TN doctor, absconding after assaulting a minor girl arrested and charged under Pocso Act

Chennai, Nov 17 (BPNS) A 55-year-old orthopedic surgeon who was charged under Prevention of Sexual Offenses against Children (Poscso) was arrested by the Karur police on Wednesday. The orthopedic identified as J. Rajanikanth who was running a hospital, Dr.GC Hospital was absconding after assaulting a 16-year-old minor girl who was the daughter of an employee. […]

TN braces up for another bout of heavy rains

Chennai, Nov 17 (BPNS) While Chennai and adjoining districts are slowly limping back to normalcy after the heavy downpour and inundation caused thereby, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another round of heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday. The IMD has issued a Red alert for Chennai and adjoining districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and […]

TN health department launches door to door health camps to tackle monsoon diseases

Chennai, Nov 16 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu health department has launched door-to-door health camps to tackle monsoon-related illness among people. After the Northeast monsoon hitting the state in October, heavy rains have lashed Tamil Nadu leading to several monsoon-linked diseases cropping up. The health department of Tamil Nadu has commenced door-to-door health camps to take stock […]