CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai: Sri Lanka Tourism is stepping up its promotional efforts in India by conducting a series of B2B roadshows and networking evenings in Madurai (Oct 6), Coimbatore (Oct 8), and Chennai (Oct 10), 2025. These events aim to position Sri Lanka as a year-round travel destination, focusing on Southern India's fast-growing travel market. Organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), the initiative features over 40 Sri Lankan stakeholders including DMCs, hotels, tour operators, and service providers. These stakeholders will engage in direct B2B interactions with Indian travel professionals to strengthen bilateral tourism ties and explore opportunities for collaboration. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Leading the delegation, Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, emphasised Southern India's cultural and historical links with Sri Lanka, stating the roadshows aim to reinforce these ...

Chennai, October 10, 2025: The 35th National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASGCON 2025) was inaugurated today at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The three-day conclave (October 10–12) gathers over 1250 delegates from across India and 40+ international faculty members to explore innovations in GI oncology, artificial intelligence, and minimally invasive surgery. Themed “GI Oncology Innovations, AI & Beyond,” the event features lectures, debates, panel discussions, live surgical demonstrations, and hands-on skill labs. Pre-conference workshops were held at premier institutions including Stanley Medical College, Apollo Hospitals, GEM Hospital, and the Ethicon Endosurgery Institute. Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, I.A.S., Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, as Chief Guest. Distinguished guests included Dr. K. Narayanasamy, Vice Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu ...

Chennai, October 11, 2025: M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and the Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre hosted the inaugural Prof. M. Viswanathan Centenary Award and Oration, celebrating the legacy of Late Prof. M. Viswanathan, widely hailed as the Father of Diabetology in India. (L to R)  Dr. Banshi Saboo, Recipient of  Prof. M. Viswanathan Centenary Award and  Chairman of the International Diabetes Federation – South East Asia;  Dr. S.N. Narasingan, Dean Research Centre; Dr. A. Somasundaram, Director, Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu;  Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, President of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India;  Dr. Jayashree Gopal, Associate Dean of the Research Centre Dr. Banshi Saboo, Chairman of the International Diabetes Federation – South East Asia, delivered the keynote oration, attended by Chief Guest Dr. A. Somasundaram, Director, Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicin...