CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, May 25, 2026: In a major initiative aimed at promoting women entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, the Shree Jain Sahayak Samiti has announced the launch of “WeBe Mela 2026” (Women Empowerment Beyond Entrepreneurship), a large-scale women-centric expo and empowerment platform to be held at the YMCA grounds in Royapettah, Chennai. The Maha Mega Mahila Mela is set to bring together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, financial experts, and the general public under one roof to celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and social inclusion. As part of the initiative, the Samiti has provided 400 free stalls exclusively for women entrepreneurs from all communities, enabling them to showcase products and services ranging from clothing boutiques and handlooms to food stalls, creative games, and artisanal products. Organisers said the venue transformed into a vibrant commercial and networking hub, with women-led businesses emerging as the central highlight of the even...

Chennai, May 24, 2026: The inauguration ceremony of the new branch of Grandis Institute at Egmore in Chennai witnessed an overwhelming response from students and parents, marking a significant milestone for the institute’s expansion in technical and career-oriented education. The event was attended by several distinguished guests and prominent personalities who extended their wishes for the future success and growth of students. The ceremony was inaugurated by MLA M. R. Pallavi, who graced the occasion as the chief guest. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Special guests at the event included Influencer & Educational Consultant Lakshmi Narayanan, Digital Creator / Influencer Kamali Gunasekaran and Chennai Weatherman Vlog & Explorer Abhishek. They interacted with students and shared motivational insights on career growth, skill development and emerging opportunities in the technology sector. A key highlight of the event was the Career Guidance Program conducted for stude...

Chennai, May 21, 2026: In a landmark achievement in advanced cardiac care, MGM Healthcare has successfully implanted a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), a mechanical heart pump, in a nearly 80-year-old retired Chennai resident suffering from advanced heart failure along with multiple co-morbidities, including low blood pressure, worsening kidney function and lung congestion. L-R: Dr. Rajesh Ratanlal Agarwal, Medical Director, Dr. Suresh Rao K G, Co- Director- Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Patient and Dr. K R Balakrishnan, Chairman- Cardiac Sciences, Director- Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support at MGM Healthcare.  The patient had been battling severe left ventricular systolic heart failure, a condition in which the left ventricle of the heart becomes too weak to pump sufficient blood to the body. Due to the deteriorating condition, he frequently experienced severe breathlessness and require...

Chennai, May 20: Dish TV India Ltd. has announced an enhanced South India-focused entertainment offering aimed at delivering affordable, language-first television content and uninterrupted viewing experiences for households across the region. (L to R) Manoj Dobhal, CEO and Executive Director, Dish TV India Ltd.; Lakshman. S, Head of Sales- VZY TV by Dish TV The company said the new initiative has been designed keeping in mind the evolving viewing preferences of audiences in South India, where television continues to play a significant role in family entertainment and regional storytelling. The offering includes specially curated regional packs starting at ₹149 per month, featuring entertainment, movies, sports, and local programming in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  According to the company, the base offering will provide access to more than 225 channels. This includes over 36 Tamil channels along with dedicated Telugu, ...

Chennai, May 19, 2026: The Special Court for CBI Cases has quashed the last pending Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case filed against Ahmed Buhari and his associates, bringing to a close a series of cases initiated by central investigative agencies over alleged coal import irregularities. (Center) Ahmed Buhari, promoter of Coastal Energy and Coastal Energen  According to a media note issued in this regard, the Special Court for CBI Cases, in Spl. CC No. 1/2022, passed orders on April 28, 2026, quashing the pending case. With this development, cases filed earlier by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Buhari and others have reportedly been quashed by judicial forums including the CESTAT Mumbai, the Delhi High Court and the Madras High Court. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Ahmed Buhari, promoter of Coastal Energy and Coastal Energen, which operates a 1,200 MW Independent Powe...

சென்னை, மே 19, 2026: தமிழ்நாடு மருந்து வணிகர்கள் சங்கம் சார்பில், அகில இந்திய மருந்து வணிகர்கள் சம்மேளனம் அறிவுறுத்தலின்படி, வருகின்ற மே 20, 2026 புதன்கிழமை அன்று தமிழகம் முழுவதும் ஒரு நாள் முழு மருந்தக கடையடைப்பு போராட்டம் நடைபெற உள்ளது என்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதுகுறித்து நடைபெற்ற பத்திரிகையாளர் சந்திப்பில் சங்க நிர்வாகிகள் கலந்து கொண்டு, ஆன்லைன் மருந்து விற்பனை காரணமாக பொதுமக்களின் உயிர் பாதுகாப்பு, சிறு வணிகர்களின் வாழ்வாதாரம் மற்றும் போலி மருந்து விற்பனை போன்ற பல்வேறு பிரச்சினைகள் தீவிரமடைந்து வருவதாக தெரிவித்தனர். Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  சங்கத் தலைவர் A. Ramesh, பொதுச் செயலாளர் G. Ashok, பொருளாளர் M. Ganesa Moorthy, நிர்வாகச் செயலாளர் S. Elangovan மற்றும் AIOCD ஒருங்கிணைப்பாளர் M. Arul Kumar உள்ளிட்டோர் கலந்து கொண்டனர். போராட்டத்தின் முக்கிய கோரிக்கைகள் மருத்துவர் பரிந்துரை சீட்டு மற்றும் மருந்தாளுநர் மேற்பார்வை இன்றி நடைபெறும் ஆன்லைன் மருந்து விற்பனையால் பொதுமக்களின் உயிருக்கு ஆபத்து ஏற்படுவதாக சங்கம் குற்றஞ்சாட்டியுள்ளது. குறிப்பாக வலி நிவாரணி, தூக்க மாத்திரைகள...