Chennai Press News brings you the latest news, updates, and insights from Chennai and beyond.
Grand opening of First center of EPIONE Centre for Pain Relief in Chennai
Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps
-
Chennai, 18th July, 2022:The new branch of EPIONE, Centre for Pain Relief and Beyond Pain Ortho Neurology & Regenerative Clinics, was inaugurated at Marshalls Road, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore by Dr.Sudhir Dara, Founder & Director – EPIONE and Dr.Chetana Chetan, Clinical Head of EPIONE Chennai.
Youtube videoЁЯСЗЁЯСЗ
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd, Managing Director Mr. S. Prakash was the guest of honour. Amrit Group of Hospitals Chairman and Managing Director Mr. M. Sohanraj and Ms. Vimala Sohanraj were the special invitees. The USB of EPIONE pain management center is the “concept of regenerative therapy”. This concept has been very well accepted in western countries but in India, the revolution was brought about by Dr. Sudheer Dara, Founder & Director of EPIONE & Chief of Pain Medicine.
Dr. Sudheer Dara said, "Over a long period of consulting a Chronic arthritis patient, I realised a major population suffers from pain till the last stage and then finally has to undergo the burden of replacement surgeries. I then realised a need to treat such patients so that they do not suffer pain in their aging. After intense research in the field of Regenerative therapy I have treated more than 10,000 patients who are now leading a pain free healing life ."
(L to R) Dr.Sudhir Dara, Founder & Director – EPIONE and Dr.Chetana Chetan, Clinical Head of EPIONE Chennai.
He added that EPIONE is one of its kind multidisciplinary chronic pain management center in South India. "Several patients with joint pain, including knee and shoulder, are treated successfully, through non-surgical, minimally invasive day care procedure - Regenerative therapy or Platelet rich plasma therapy. The differential USB of this center is Non-surgical approach to all kinds of chronic pain by methods like Radiofrequency ablation, Nerve root blocks, Regenerative therapy (Platelet rich plasma therapy), Botox injections, Trigger point injections in a comprehensive holistic manner to treat all aspects of chronic pain sufferers," he added.
He further said that regenerative therapy or Platelet rich plasma therapy, is an FDA approved and relatively new therapy, with not many practicing it in this part of the world, though it has become one of the mainstream treatment modalities for chronic joint pains and arthritis management, in the USA and developed countries.
"The advantages over the conventional treatment options are Immediate return to work , Minimal or no side effects., Avoids the need for major surgeries, Patients heal faster than treatment with conventional methods, Cost-effective and Results similar to all conventional mode of treatments," Sudheer Dara added.
Dr. Chetana Chetan, Clinical Head of EPIONE and Chief Consultant Pain Physician said that the concept of pain medicine is a branch of Allopathy medicine.
"PAIN MEDICINE is being practiced in the western countries for more than 30 years, but relatively very new in India. Not many doctors and public are aware of this allopathic branch . Every 1 in 5 adults suffer from pain during their lifetime , many not knowing where to get treated . This shows that there is a definitive need for the people to have an access to south india s best pain management centre like EPIONE , in CHENNAI too . With an aim to create a PAIN-FREE TOMORROW, Epione CHENNAI offers treatment to all types of chronic pain without surgery, using a multidisciplinary approach ."
Chennai: Guided by the theme ‘Simply Penang’, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) is leading the 9th edition of the Penang Roadshow to India 2026, reaffirming Penang’s long-standing commitment to the Indian market while strengthening bilateral ties in tourism and business events. (L to R) Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), The Honorable Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy; Shahrim Tan, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia, Chennai Held from 19 to 27 January 2026, the roadshow spans four major Indian cities—Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi and Chennai—and engages over 800 qualified buyers along with more than 100 media representatives. The multi-city programme connects Penang directly with key decision-makers across the leisure, corporate, incentive and meetings segments, reinforcing its positioning as a preferred destination for both tourism and business events. Press meet Youtube Video link...
Chennai, December 2025: The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has strengthened its presence in Chennai with the launch of a new exclusive store, reinforcing its leadership in home lockers and institutional security solutions. The expansion underscores the company’s focus on Chennai as a strategically important market, driven by the city’s strong demand for advanced, reliable security solutions for both residential and commercial needs. The newly opened store brings together Godrej’s complete portfolio under one roof, offering customers access to modern security solutions spanning home lockers, high-security safes, and institutional vaulting systems. Designed as an experiential space, the store enables customers to understand evolving security standards, technologies, and real-world applications before making informed purchase decisions. Press meet Youtube video Link ЁЯСЗ Commenting on the launch, Mr. Pushkar Gokhale, Business Head – Security Solutions, Godrej E...
Chennai, December 27, 2025: The three-day art exhibition Rag Rekha was inaugurated at the CP Art Centre, Mylapore, offering a soulful confluence of Indian classical music and visual art. The event drew eminent musicians, artists, and art connoisseurs, transforming the venue into a vibrant cultural space celebrating creativity and tradition. (L to R) Dr. Jayakrishnan Unni; Mridangam Maestro Sangita Kalanidhi Padma Vibhushan Sri Umayalpuram Sivaraman; Keshav Venkataraghavan; Y.Gee Mahendran; Lakshmi Raghavan; Sangita Kalanidhi Neyveli R.Santhanagopalan The inauguration was presided over by Mridangam Maestro Sangita Kalanidhi Padma Vibhushan Sri Umayalpuram Sivaraman as Chief Guest. Guests of Honour included Sri Y. Gee Mahendra, noted playwright and theatre personality; Sangita Kalanidhi Neyveli Sri R. Santhanagopalan, distinguished Carnatic vocalist; Sri P. Unnikrishnan, acclaimed playback singer and classical musician; and Sri Keshav Venkataraghavan. The occasion also honoured Smt....
Chennai, December 19, 2025: Thiruvallur District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Competition 2026 was successfully held at Mar Gregories College of Arts and Science, Mogappair West, on 19 December 2025. The event was organised by the college in association with the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, and the NSS Regional Directorate, Chennai. The competition witnessed vibrant participation, with over 350 students attending the programme and more than 150 student representatives from various colleges across Thiruvallur district actively taking part in the parliamentary proceedings. Youtube Video link ЁЯСЗ The programme began with blessings by Ms. Titty Elizabeth Philips, Director of Academics. The event was graced by eminent dignitaries including Dr. Stanly, Director, ICM, Ministry of Cooperation (Government of India – Retd.), Mr. K. Baskaran, District Judge / Judicial Member (Retd.), Dr. C. Samuel Chelliah, Regional Director, NSS, Tamil Nadu, and Dr. B....
Chennai, January 29, 2026: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar has successfully performed a highly complex liver transplant on a two-year-old boy weighing just nine kilograms, offering new hope to a child suffering from a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. The child was diagnosed with primary oxaluria, a condition in which the liver fails to produce key enzymes required to eliminate oxalates—harmful metabolic waste substances that accumulate in the body, leading to recurrent kidney stones and eventual kidney failure. L-R: Dr. Venkatesh B. S., Consultant, HPB, Abdominal Organ & Multivisceral Transplant Surgery, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, Patient's Family, Dr. Anil Vaidya, MD, Chair & Director, Institute of Multivisceral & Abdominal Organ Transplant, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, Dr. Dinesh Babu, Senior Consultant, Anaesthesiology, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, and Mr.Venugopal Bhat, Chief Operating Officer, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar The child was...