CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 20th February 2026: The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, inaugurated the 18th edition of CREDAI FAIRPRO 2026, the city’s premier property exhibition, organised by CREDAI Chennai, at the Chennai Trade Centre – New Building. The inaugural ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Government of Tamil Nadu and members of CREDAI Chennai. The three-day expo commenced today and will conclude on February 22, 2026. This year’s FAIRPRO is larger and more comprehensive, offering homebuyers a one-stop platform to explore residential, commercial, and plotted developments across Chennai and its emerging corridors. Popular actor Keerthy Suresh is the Brand Ambassador for FAIRPRO 2026, enhancing the event’s visibility and outreach. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  FAIRPRO 2026 brings together over 80 leading developers from CREDAI Chennai, showcasing more than 500 projects. The exhibition features an expansive portfolio of 52,586 units acros...

The Global Peace Festival – Chennai is set to be held on February 22, 2026 (Sunday) at 5:00 PM at the YMCA Grounds, Nandanam. Conceived as a vibrant gathering for people from all walks of life, the festival aims to foster peace, unity, and social harmony by bringing diverse communities together under a shared vision of coexistence, compassion, and mutual respect. (R)  Dr. K. A. Paul, International President, Global Peace Festival The event will serve as a powerful platform to reinforce collective responsibility toward building a more inclusive and harmonious society. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇 A major highlight of the evening will be a significant expansion of a widow welfare programme spearheaded by Dr. Paul, International President, Global Peace Festival. In its new phase, the initiative will extend support to an additional 15,000 widows, building upon the 10,000 beneficiaries already covered, thereby reaching a total of 25,000 women. The programme is designed to ...

Chennai, February 2026: Navin’s Housing & Properties Pvt Ltd is set to make a strong impact at FAIRPRO 2026, Chennai’s flagship real estate exhibition, bringing attractive offers and showcasing its key residential and commercial developments to homebuyers and investors. Viswajith Kumar, Managing Director, Navin’s Housing and Treasurer, CREDAI  Organised by CREDAI Chennai, FAIRPRO 2026 marks its 18th edition and is being held from February 20–22 at the Chennai Trade Centre. The three-day expo features 80+ RERA-approved developers presenting over 500 projects across residential, commercial, and plotted segments, with more than 50,000 visitors expected. Press interview video link: At the expo, Viswajith Kumar, Managing Director, Navin’s Housing highlighted its acclaimed developments, including the popular Starwood Towers, along with a curated portfolio of ongoing and upcoming 2 BHK and 3 BHK apartments designed with modern amenities and thoughtful layouts. He also said that the vi...

Chennai, February 19, 2026: Get Thunai — meaning “Get the Right Support” — a consumer-focused utility support application, was formally launched at The Leela Palace Chennai to address a common yet critical issue faced by consumers: the loss or misplacement of purchase bills and warranty documents. Designed as a structured digital solution, the app enables users to securely upload and retrieve essential purchase information, including invoice details, serial numbers, purchase dates, warranty coverage, and supporting images — all within a centralized, easily accessible platform. Built on the principle of “One App. One Bill. One Trusted Service Partner,” Get Thunai aims to eliminate uncertainty during warranty claims and service requests. Beyond bill storage, the platform integrates a service support mechanism that allows users to raise complaints directly through the app. Structured assistance follows, including call-back requests and connection to verified service partners. A key differ...

Chennai/New Delhi, February 19, 2026: Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Apollo Hospitals, one of India’s most trusted healthcare providers, have signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential initiatives aimed at strengthening stroke care and structural heart disease management across the country. Any specific projects under the collaboration will be subject to definitive agreements and necessary approvals. Under the MoU, the two organisations intend to enhance technology-enabled care pathways grounded in real-world clinical practice. By combining Philips’ advanced imaging and image-guided therapy capabilities with Apollo’s clinical expertise, the collaboration seeks to support integrated decision-making across diagnosis and intervention—particularly in complex, time-sensitive scenarios. The partnership comes at a critical time for India’s healthcare system. According to The Lancet Neurology, India recorded over 1.25 million new stroke ca...

Chennai, February 19, 2026: Marking a significant milestone in India’s sleep care landscape, SIMS Hospital has inaugurated the Integrated Sleep Institute, the country’s first fully coordinated, multidisciplinary centre dedicated exclusively to sleep health. Designed to address the fragmented nature of conventional sleep treatment, the institute brings together 10 medical specialties under a single, structured framework, integrating medical, surgical, diagnostic and supportive services into a seamless, evidence-based care pathway. L to R: Dr. Karthick Madesh Ratnavelu, Director and Senior Consultant, ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon, Dr. Balaji, Director of Medical Science, Ms. Aishwarya Rajesh, Indian Actress, Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman of SRM Group, Dr. Raju Sivaswamy, Vice President, SIMS Hospitals, Chennai The institute was inaugurated by actress Aishwarya Rajesh, who starred in the Tamil film DeAr, which explored the impact of snoring on relationships. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman of S...

Chennai, February 18, 2026: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital has restored vision to a 44-year-old gynaecologist from Mumbai who had become completely blind in both eyes following nearly a decade of progressive vision loss due to severe glaucoma and multiple refractory intraocular pathologies. (L to R) Dr Manoj Khatri, Clinical Lead and Head, Department of Vitreo Retina;  Dr Soosan Jacob, Director and Chief – Dr Agarwal’s Refractive and Cornea Foundation (DARCF);  Dr Soundari S, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Chennai In what is described as a first-of-its-kind surgical intervention globally, the hospital’s surgical team performed an advanced 5F-ISHF intraocular lens (IOL) implantation technique to address the patient’s highly complex ocular condition. The procedure involved removing a malpositioned artificial intraocular lens in her left eye, performing optical penetrating keratoplasty (OPK), applying the novel 5F scleral fixation technique, an...

சென்னை, 17 பிப்ரவரி 2026: தமிழ்நாடு அரசு ஊழியர் சங்கம் சார்பில், 17.02.2026 (செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை) காலை 11 மணியளவில் சென்னை சிவானந்தா சாலையில் அண்ணா கலையரங்கம் அருகே “உரிமை முழக்க தர்ணா போராட்டம்” நடைபெற்றது. மாநிலத் தலைவர் எஸ். ரமேஷ் மற்றும் பொதுச்செயலாளர் இரா. பாலசுப்ரமணியன் தலைமையில் இந்தப் போராட்டம் முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்டது. திமுக தனது தேர்தல் அறிக்கையில் அறிவித்திருந்த பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டம் (OPS) இதுவரை நடைமுறைக்கு வராத நிலையில், தமிழக அரசு அறிவித்துள்ள உறுதி அளிக்கப்பட்ட ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை (TAPS) சங்கம் ஏற்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்தது. மேலும், பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை உடனடியாக அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும் என்பதையும் உள்ளடக்கிய 21 அம்ச கோரிக்கைகளை வலியுறுத்தி போராட்டம் நடைபெற்றது. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  முக்கிய கோரிக்கைகள்: தமிழக அரசு அறிவித்துள்ள TAPS திட்டத்தை ரத்து செய்து OPS திட்டத்தை உடனடியாக அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும். பணிக்கொடை மற்றும் குடும்ப ஓய்வூதியம் வழங்க வேண்டும். தேர்தல் வாக்குறுதி எண் 187 படி 3.50 லட்சம் காலிப் பணியிடங்களை காலமுறை ஊதியத்தில் நிரப்ப வேண்டும். கருணை அடிப்படை...

Chennai, February 10, 2026: New Balance, the global brand celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovation, has strengthened its presence in Tamil Nadu with the launch of its second store in Chennai at Express Avenue Mall. The new opening marks a significant milestone in the brand’s India growth journey, reinforcing its commitment to creating authentic retail spaces rooted in movement, culture, and design. The launch event brought together Chennai’s leading voices from culture, fashion, and fitness to experience New Balance’s evolving retail vision—one that goes beyond traditional shopping to create an environment where performance and lifestyle seamlessly coexist. Actress Malavika Mohanan joined the celebration, adding to a vibrant moment that reflected the city’s dynamic cultural energy. The store curates a comprehensive range of offerings—from everyday essentials to design-forward icons—bringing together heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation under one roof. The excitement cont...

Chennai, 16th February 2026: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and immersive experiences, marked Valentine’s Day with a thoughtfully curated author-led session at CROSSWORD, one of India’s most loved bookstores. The event featured acclaimed writer and illustrator Sharanya Manivannan, offering attendees an intimate and engaging literary experience that transformed the day into a meaningful celebration of storytelling and connection. Sharanya Manivannan-  acclaimed writer and illustrator  Author of seven books spanning fiction, poetry, and children’s literature, Sharanya Manivannan is widely recognised for her evocative narratives. Her notable works include Incantations Over Water and the South Asia Laadli Award-winning The High Priestess Never Marries. During the session, she captivated the audience with curated readings and candid conversations that explored themes of love, identity, longing, and self-discovery—moving be...

Chennai, February 16, 2026: IIFL Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has announced the launch of a public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs), opening on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The base issue size is ₹500 crore, with a green-shoe option to retain oversubscription up to ₹1,500 crore, aggregating to a total of ₹2,000 crore. The proceeds from the issue will be utilized for business growth and capital augmentation. (L to R) S.Hariharan, Director, IIFL Capital; T.G.Karthik, Zonal Head, IIFL Finance The NCDs offer an effective yield of up to 9% per annum, with tenure options of 24 months, 36 months, and 60 months. Investors can choose from multiple interest payment options, including monthly, annual, and cumulative (payable at maturity). The proposed issue has been rated CRISIL AA/Stable by CRISIL Ratings and BWR AA+ (Stable) by Brickwork Ratings, indicating a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of finan...

Chennai, 16th February 2026: Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Chennai has announced the 18th Edition of FAIRPRO 2026, South India’s largest and most trusted property fair, to be held on February 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre – New Building, Nandambakkam. (L to R)  K. Mothish Kumar, Convenor – FAIRPRO 2026; Vivekanand Choubey, Chief General Manager,  Chennai Circle, SBI;  S. Sivagurunathan, Advisor – FAIRPRO 2026  and Immediate Past President – CREDAI Chennai; Aslam P. Mohamed, President CREDAI Chennai  This year’s FAIRPRO promises to be bigger and more comprehensive, offering homebuyers and investors a one-stop platform to explore residential, commercial, and plotted developments across Chennai and its fast-growing corridors. Popular actor Keerthy Suresh joins CREDAI Chennai as the Brand Ambassador for FAIRPRO 2026, enhancing the event’s visibility and outreach. Youtube Video link 👇  FAIRPRO 2026 wil...

Chennai, 14 February 2026: The third edition of the Sumangala CSR Scholarship Initiative, “Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer”, continues to gather strong momentum, extending support to 19 new students this year. Awardees from the first and second editions were also recognised at the ceremony. With this latest addition, the initiative will now support a total of 53 students, backed by an overall scholarship commitment of ₹2.12 crore. Launched in 2023, the initiative reflects Sumangala Steel’s commitment to helping its community fulfil a long-cherished aspiration — enabling their children to become engineers. The scholarship covers tuition fees for the entire duration of the course (three to four years) and provides laptops to support students in their academic journey. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  For decades, construction workers and steel dealership employees have worked closely with qualified engineers, often nurturing the dream of seeing their own children rise to similar...

Chennai, 14 February 2026: Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT), the non-profit arm of Avtar, hosted the third edition of the Male Allyship Synergy Summit (MASS) at the Tidel Park Auditorium in Chennai. The summit brought together over 400 school students, college youth, educators, corporate representatives and institutional partners to deepen conversations on male allyship and responsible citizenship. (3rd from Left) Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director of Avtar and Managing Trustee of AHCT; ( Extreme Right)  Dr. Sam Paul, Chairman and Managing Director of Paulson’s Beauty & Fashion Pvt. Ltd MASS is an initiative of MITR (Men Impacting Trust & Respect), a flagship programme of AHCT that works with adolescent boys to foster awareness, empathy and accountability in advancing gender equality. The summit reflects AHCT’s sustained commitment to engaging boys and young men early, enabling them to become active allies in building safe, respectful and inclusive spaces. Press meet Yo...

Chennai / Mahabalipuram, February 13, 2026: Project Management Associates (PMA India), in collaboration with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), officially inaugurated the IPMA Global Project Profession Forum 2026 at the scenic Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay in Mahabalipuram. The two-day global forum, themed “Co-Creating a Global Transformation through Project Management: Embracing AI, Innovation, and Sustainability,” has brought together international experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and project professionals to deliberate on the future of project execution in an increasingly complex and technology-driven world. Press meet Youtube Video 👇  The inaugural ceremony began with a traditional prayer and lighting of the ceremonial lamp, symbolising shared vision, knowledge, and collective purpose within the global project management community. The inaugural session featured an eminent panel of speakers who emphasized the critical importance of structured pro...

Chennai, 12 February 2026: Apollo Hospitals has successfully completed over 8,000 robotic-assisted surgeries across multiple specialities, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to precision-led, patient-centric surgical care. With this achievement, Apollo has established Tamil Nadu's largest multi-platform robotic surgery programme and the most comprehensive robotic surgical ecosystem in Chennai, significantly expanding access to advanced surgical precision across the state. Dr Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited along with Apollo robotic surgeons. Apollo Hospitals has built a uniquely integrated robotic ecosystem by deploying advanced platforms including the da Vinci Xi, MAKO, HUGO RAS, SSI Mantra, and CMR surgical systems. This multi-platform approach allows surgeons to choose the most appropriate technology based on clinical indication, procedural complexity, and individual patient needs — enhancing surgical accuracy, safety...