The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has extended an official invitation to the Prince of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, to attend and participate in the Ghusl-e-Ka’aba (washing of the Holy Ka’aba) at Mecca, an annual sacred ceremony that will be held in the early morning of 14 September. Continue Reading
“Preventive screenings and regular examination are of paramount importance for senior citizens. Once a person hits 50s, preventive care and regular follow-ups should not be ignored. These screenings help determine cholesterol levels, chances of heart problems, and breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men,” suggested Manipal Hospitals Salem general medicine consultant, Dr M Arun Karthik. Continue Reading
Pioneer Music Gym will present The Crescendo ’19 – a live music concert at The Music Academy, 25 August. The net proceeds from this music concert will be utilised to support Vidyarambam Trust’s endeavour to educate the under achieving children in the less privileged sections of the society, a press release said. Continue Reading
Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai successfully completed 32 liver transplants, since September 2018 under the Tamilnadu Chief Ministers Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. Continue Reading
The Election Commission of India has introduced Electors Verification Programme (EVP) for having a complete error free electoral rolls. There will be special summary revision of photo electoral rolls with 1 January 2020 as the qualifying date. Continue Reading
Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management (CAIIHM) recently bagged 39 medals in the Great Indian Culinary Challenge held in Bengaluru. Continue Reading
“In a population-based study done by Sankara Nethralaya, in urban population of Chennai and rural population of Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur, every fifth individual more than 60 year has early changes of age-related macular degeneration (AMD),” said Sankara Nethralaya ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon, Dr Rajiv Raman. Continue Reading
Madras High Court extends Rajiv Gandhi assasination case convict S Nalaini’s parole by three weeks. According to the order, the parole ends on 25 August. Continue Reading
It is a good initiative of the government introducing new buses and routes. But, what about basic facilities needed for MTC workers and the public? The question remains unanswered. Continue Reading
TANGEDCO has announced that electricity supply will be suspended in few places in city, Thursday, from 9 am to 5 pm for maintenance work. Continue Reading