CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

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...

Chennai, May 17, 2026: The The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced a series of new initiatives, academic collaborations, governance frameworks, and professional development programmes aimed at strengthening corporate governance, sustainability, professional excellence, and global outreach. As part of its efforts to deepen sector-specific governance discussions, the Southern India Regional Council of ICSI organized the two-day Tamil Nadu State Conference 2026 in Chennai on May 16 and 17. The conference, themed “Metamorphosis: Sector Specific Governance Architect,” brought together governance professionals, policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders from the five southern states to deliberate on evolving governance frameworks and compliance practices through panel discussions and interactive sessions. Addressing the conference, Pawan G. Chandak, President of ICSI, highlighted the rising demand for Company Secretaries in India amid the country’s rapidly...

Chennai, May 17, 2026: The pre-release event of upcoming action entertainer Athiradi was held in a grand manner with the presence of the film’s cast, crew and several distinguished guests from the film fraternity and sports world. The event created huge excitement among cinema fans ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on May 22 in Tamil Nadu. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Zarin Shihab and Riya Shibu in prominent roles. The movie is written and directed by Arun Anirudhan and jointly produced by Dr. Ananthu S and Basil Joseph. Youtube Shorts Link: The highlight of the event was the presence of Indian cricketer Sanju Samson, who attended the event as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he extended his best wishes to the entire Athiradi team and appreciated the growing collaboration between Malayalam and Tamil cinema industries. Speaking at the event, Basil Joseph expressed confidence that Athiradi would entertain audiences with its action-packed narrative and e...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: At a time when India is witnessing unprecedented urban expansion and infrastructure growth, Chennai-based Crescent School of Business (CSB), under the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, has launched a specialised MBA in Real Estate Management (MBA-REM) in collaboration with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), one of the world’s most respected professional bodies in land, property, construction and infrastructure. As part of this launch, a MOU was exchanged between Crescent School of Business and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in the presence of academicians, and real estate Credai industry leaders. The programme aims to create a new generation of professionals capable of leading the convergence of management, technology, sustainability and the built environment — sectors that are becoming increasingly critical as India accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: Marking World Thalassemia Day 2026, Apollo Cancer Foundation along with Apollo Speciality Hospitals celebrated the inspiring journeys of 30 Thalassemia survivors while reaffirming its commitment towards awareness, early diagnosis and access to advanced treatment for children battling the hereditary blood disorder. India continues to carry one of the world’s highest Thalassemia burdens, with an estimated 1–1.5 lakh children living with the condition and nearly 10,000–15,000 affected babies born every year. Medical experts estimate that close to 42 million Indians are carriers of beta-thalassemia, underlining the urgent need for increased awareness, carrier screening and timely medical intervention. Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder in which the body is unable to produce healthy haemoglobin adequately, often leading to severe anaemia and lifelong dependence on blood transfusions. If left untreated, the condition can result in serious complications affectin...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: Parvathy Hospitals inaugurated its advanced Sleep Lab at its Chromepet facility, marking a major step forward in specialized sleep medicine and diagnostic care in Chennai. The launch event and press conference were held at the hospital premises in the presence of medical professionals, media representatives and invited guests. The newly established Sleep Lab has been designed to offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment support for a wide range of sleep-related disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring-related complications, excessive daytime sleepiness and other respiratory sleep conditions. Equipped with advanced monitoring systems and supported by experienced specialists, the facility aims to provide accurate diagnostic evaluation and personalized treatment plans for patients suffering from sleep disorders. The event was graced by Chief Guests Mr. Satish Shetti, Business Manager – Indian Subcontinent, Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH,...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: K.S. Terminals Inc.⁠� (KST), a Taiwan-headquartered global manufacturer of electrical terminals, connectors and interconnect solutions, has announced the establishment of its new manufacturing facility in Tiruvallur near Chennai, marking the company’s strategic entry into the Indian market. The new facility was opened by.Joe Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of K S Terminals, and M Prathap, IAS, District Collector of Tiruvallur in the presence of senior Executives from the company and Tamilnadu Government. The new facility, spread across 36,664 sq. ft. at Ulunthai Village in Kadambathur Union, Tiruvallur district, has been set up to cater to the growing demand from India’s automotive, electric vehicle (EV), renewable energy and industrial sectors. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  KST said the Chennai unit will manufacture a wide range of products including automotive connectors, EV charging connectors, battery modular connectors (BMC), insulated and non-insul...

Chennai, May 14, 2026: Amazon India⁠ on Wednesday said Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, with orders from the State registering a five-fold year-on-year growth driven by rising demand for affordable fashion, home and electronic products. Sameer Lalwani, Head of Amazon Bazaar, Amazon India The company said Chennai led the growth momentum with a two-fold increase in new customer sign-ups, while cities such as Vellore, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli also emerged as strong growth centres for the platform. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  According to the company, Women’s Fashion recorded a 2X YoY increase in orders, while Home & Kitchen products grew 5X and Electronic Accessories grew 1.5X during the period. Sarees, kurtis, jeans, kitchen utensils, home décor items and mobile accessories such as chargers, covers and cases were among the top-selling products on the platform. Amazon Bazaar said its growing popularity has been supported by ul...

Chennai, May 14, 2026: CIEL HR⁠, one of India’s leading integrated HR and workforce solutions companies, announced a strong financial performance for FY26, reporting a 32 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue to ₹1,984.6 crore while unveiling “CIEL 3.0: Vision 2030”, its strategic roadmap to build an integrated AI-led workforce infrastructure platform for the future of work. (L to R)  Aditya Narayan Mishra, MD & CEO, CIEL HR Group;  K Pandiarajan, Executive Chairperson, CIEL HR Group; Nelson Kulandairaj, Chief Digital Officer The company said it achieved the ₹1,000 crore revenue milestone within just nine years of inception through its technology-led approach and nearly doubled its revenue within the next two years. With the launch of Vision 2030, CIEL HR has now set a target of reaching ₹6,000 crore in revenue by 2030. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The company’s gross profit for FY26 rose 43 per cent to ₹208.4 crore compared to ₹145.3 crore in FY25, w...

Chennai, May 12, 2026: The Rotary Club of Madras honoured noted entrepreneur and Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during its 43rd weekly meeting held at Abbotsbury Hall, Hyatt Regency, Chennai, on Tuesday evening. The award ceremony brought together members of the Rotary community, business leaders and invited guests, who celebrated Vembu’s remarkable contribution to India’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Event Youtube Video link 👇  Recognised for building global software company Zoho Corporation⁠ from India while advocating rural development and decentralised economic growth, Sridhar Vembu was praised for his vision and leadership. His initiatives in promoting innovation, generating employment opportunities and supporting technology-driven education in rural Tamil Nadu received widespread appreciation from attendees. Speaking at the event, members of the Rotary Club of Madras highlighted that the Lifetime Achievement Award reco...

Bengaluru, May 11, 2026: Canara Bank on Monday reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, registering healthy growth in business, profitability and retail lending while further improving asset quality indicators. Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia,  MD & CEO (I/c) Announcing the Q4 FY26 results, Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia said the bank’s global business rose 12.11 per cent year-on-year to ₹28,06,226 crore. Global deposits increased by 9.71 per cent to ₹15,68,678 crore, while global advances grew 15.30 per cent to ₹12,37,548 crore. The bank posted a net profit of ₹19,187 crore for FY26, marking a growth of 12.69 per cent over the previous year. Operating profit for the year stood at ₹33,019 crore, up 5.19 per cent year-on-year. Earnings per share also improved by 12.68 per cent. Retail and RAM segments continued to drive credit growth during the year. RAM credit expanded 19.73 per cent to ₹7,30,520 crore, while the retail lending portfolio...

Chennai, May 9: The 10th edition of Rhapsody, the flagship annual fundraising event organised by Thenmozhi Memorial Trust, was held at the Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall in Chennai on Saturday, bringing together artists, actors, cancer survivors, and members of the public in support of underprivileged cancer patients. Conducted every year on the eve of Mother’s Day, Rhapsody continued its mission of supporting cancer fighters, honouring those lost to the disease, and celebrating cancer survivors through a fundraising initiative dedicated to providing financial assistance for treatment and care. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The milestone edition featured a series of performances by leading personalities from the Tamil entertainment industry, including Samuthirakani, Aadhi, Mime Gopi, Attakathi Dinesh, Kalaiarasan, Thambi Ramaiah, Adirchi Arun, Sunita Gogoi, Pa. Ranjith, and Pa. Vijay among others. Their participation helped amplify awareness about the cause and drew su...

Chennai, 7 May 2026:  Apollo Hospitals⁠ has launched a dedicated Centre for Venous Disorders at its flagship facility on Greams Road in Chennai, marking a significant step towards strengthening specialised vascular care services in the city. The newly inaugurated centre aims to provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of venous disorders through a multidisciplinary and patient-centric approach. The facility integrates vascular surgery, radiology, dermatology, and wound care services under one roof, enabling seamless access to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up care. Designed to improve efficiency and patient outcomes, the centre offers same-day consultations, rapid diagnostics, and minimally invasive day-care procedures. It is equipped with advanced imaging systems and modern treatment technologies to address conditions such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, and venous bleeding. According to the hospital, ...

Chennai, May 6, 2026: The All India Russian Education Fair 2026–27 will be held on May 9 and 10 at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai, bringing together leading Russian universities and offering Indian students access to as many as 10,000 MBBS seats. (L to R)  Ravi Chandran, Managing Director of Study Abroad Educational Consultants;  Valerii Khodzhaev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai;  Alexander Dodonov, Vice Consul and Director of Russian House in Chennai The two-day fair, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature direct participation from seven premier government-run Russian institutions. The significant increase in the number of MBBS seats reflects the rising demand among Indian students for medical education in Russia, which currently remains the only foreign destination fully compliant with the National Medical Commission’s latest norms for overseas medical education. Students can avail spot admissions for MBBS and other pro...