CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, March 10, 2026: The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) – Tamil Nadu State Branch has welcomed the Tamil Nadu Government’s landmark order regulating aesthetic and hair transplant clinics, while urging strict action against unauthorized medical practice. Addressing a press meet at the Chennai Press Club, Prof. Dr. P. Kaviarasan, President of IADVL Tamil Nadu, along with Honorary Secretary Dr. Premkumar, Treasurer Dr. Arulreja, and Dr. Karthikraja of the Anti-Quackery Committee, highlighted the importance of G.O. (Ms) No. 41 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department on February 13, 2026. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The Government Order brings hair transplant, aesthetic, and cosmetology clinics under the Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments Act, in line with National Medical Commission guidelines issued in September 2022. The order mandates registration of all such clinics and specifies that hair transplant procedures mus...

Chennai: Blue Star Limited has launched a comprehensive new range of Unitary Cooling products, including an extensive portfolio of Room Air Conditioners for Summer 2026, aimed at strengthening its presence across residential and commercial cooling segments. The company’s latest lineup features 125 models of room ACs, including a premium flagship range, all compliant with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) standards that came into effect on January 1, 2026. (L to R) C Haridas,Executive Vice President, All India Sales, Unitary Cooling Products Group, B Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Mohit Sud, Group President, Unitary Cooling Products, Girish Hingorani - Vice President-Marketing Head (Unitary Cooling Products) & Corporate Communications The portfolio includes inverter, fixed-speed, and window ACs designed to meet diverse consumer needs across multiple price points. A key highlight is the premium ‘Iconia’ range in a Midnight Silver finish. The company has also introduced specialis...

Chennai, March 9, 2026: Versuni India has announced the launch of a new manufacturing facility in Chennai, marking a significant expansion of its existing operations in the country. The move aims to strengthen the company’s local production capabilities across high-growth home appliance categories while reinforcing its long-term commitment to manufacturing in India. The expanded facility will boost Versuni’s production capacity for key product categories such as air fryers, air purifiers, and other kitchen appliances. It will also support the company’s broader localisation strategy while improving supply chain efficiency for the Indian market. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Spanning 12,000 square meters, the Chennai facility will continue to operate as an integrated manufacturing hub for kitchen appliances. As part of the expansion, the plant will feature a new air fryer motor manufacturing line, significantly increasing the overall production capacity. Commenting on the expansi...

Chennai, 8 March 2026: Strengthening its commitment to advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment, Iswarya Hospital has inaugurated the Iswarya Cancer Centre at its OMR Taramani facility in Chennai. The new centre introduces a comprehensive range of oncology services including high-precision radiotherapy, immunotherapy, complex cancer surgeries, and an AI-powered PET-CT scan designed to enable highly accurate early detection and evaluation of cancer. The centre was inaugurated by actor Sathyaraj, who attended as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Dr. S. Rajasundaram, CEO of Iswarya Hospital, and Dr. Arun Muthuvel, Managing Director, along with the hospital’s multidisciplinary oncology team. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The newly launched centre brings together multiple cancer care specialties under one roof, including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, bone marrow transplant, pediatric oncology, preventive oncology, nuclear medicine and theranostics, onco-p...

Chennai: Ooruni Foundation, a non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to advancing the three pillars of human development — Education, Environment, and Equal Opportunities — organized its flagship event Freedom Carnival 2026 at Vels University, Pallavaram. The event commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Arumugam, Managing Trustee of Ooruni Foundation, followed by the inaugural address by Dr. Rathinavel Rajan, Founder and Trustee of Ooruni Foundation, who emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive society where every child is given the opportunity to express their abilities and participate with dignity. The vibrant celebration brought together over 1,000 children with special needs from 35 schools, along with their parents, special educators, and more than 200 volunteers from corporates and institutions, creating a powerful platform for inclusion, joy, and community engagement. The programme was coordinated by the office bearers of the Foundation, including Trea...

Chennai, March 7, 2026: Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of Asia’s largest and most respected diabetes care networks, has launched its Genomic Lifestyle Counselling (GLC) program, an innovative initiative that integrates genetic insights with personalized lifestyle interventions to support the prevention and management of metabolic diseases. (L to R) Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman;  Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director;  Dr. Geeta Dharmatti, Nutrigenomic Counsellor Speaking at the launch, Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman, said healthcare is rapidly shifting from a generalized approach to precision-based care. He noted that advances in genomic science now enable clinicians to understand an individual’s susceptibility to conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, allowing interventions to be tailored with greater accuracy and improving long-term health outcomes. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Highlighting the growing burden of diabetes and obesity...