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Indian Navy gets first woman helicopter pilot

A passing out parade was held on Friday to mark the graduation of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC) and completion of stage I training of the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course (BHCC) at Naval Air Station - INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two arrested with 16 kg of ganja after surprise check at Arakkonam railway station

Two arrested with 16 kg of ganja on Ernakulam Express; smuggling operation from Bihar and Jharkhand uncovered.

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Three young spotted deer die after being hit by train near Arakkonam railway station

Three spotted deer killed by train near Arakkonam station prompts forest officials to investigate habitat encroachment and safety measures.

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Around 3,000 school vehicles under RTO scanner in Vellore, nearby districts

RTOs in Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, and Tirupattur districts inspect 2,948 school vehicles for safety before June 6 reopening.

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Man narrowly escapes as car catches fire on Arakkonam - Kanchipuram highway in Ranipet

61-year-old man escapes unharmed after car catches fire on Arakkonam-Kanchipuram Highway, police suspect electrical short circuit.

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Over 73 per cent polling recoded in Vellore, Arani, Arakkonam, Tiruvannamalai LS constituencies

Vellore Lok Sabha constituency records high voter turnout with special assistance for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

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135 nomination papers for LS poll accepted for Vellore, Arakkonam, Arani, Tiruvannamalai constituencies

135 candidates' nomination papers accepted for Lok Sabha election in Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts, including major political parties.

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DMK candidate for Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency files nomination in Ranipet

RANIPETDMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan files nomination papers for Arakkonam parliamentary constituency with other prominent candidates.

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Work on ROB resumes at Arakkonam after a decade

After a decade, construction of a new Rail Over Bridge (ROB) begins, ending the long wait for residents of Anvarthikanpettai.

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Gold biscuit, cash, silver anklet found in the backyard of tribal man in Arakkonam

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Two quacks arrested near Arakkonam town

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Fire in goods train in Arakkonam railway yard

Fire breaks out in goods train at Arakkonam railway yard, doused by fire services in 20 minutes. Investigation underway.

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Parents, relatives ransack UPHC in Arakkonam for death of infant

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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels 69 long-distance train but resumes suburban train services in Chennai

Southern Railway cancels 69 long-distance trains due to Cyclone Michaung, terminates 13, diverts 2, re-schedules 1 & partially cancels 2. 360+ services cancelled from Dec 2-6. Suburban train services resumed from MMC towards Avadi, Tiruvallur & Arakkonam. Chennai Beach-Gummidipoondi services also resumed. Suburban train services on Chennai Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu & Chintadripet-Velachery…

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Village residents stage road roko near Arakkonam seeking regulation of sand lorry movement

Residents, farmers, traders, students of Mulvoy village, Ranipet-Tiruvallur district, stage roadblock to protest road safety threats posed by sand-laden lorries. Potholes due to heavy vehicles, slushy road during rain, make it difficult for ambulances, school students to reach Arakkonam town. Police, revenue officials hold talks, assure to re-lay road, regulate…

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Residents block Sholinghur-Arakkonam Main Road, demanding subway work to resume

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Ahead of northeast monsoon, key vehicular subway in Arakkonam being spruced up to prevent inundation

RANIPET: Subway near Arakkonam railway station spruced up to prevent flooding during monsoon. Built in 1865, it allows only light vehicles. Connects northern and southern parts of town. Joint inspection by civic body and Southern Railway identified black spots. Storm water drains being desilted, inlets cleaned, 700m drain connected to…

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Woman dies in mud wall collapse near Arakkonam town

In Arakkonam, a 68-yr-old woman died when her thatched house's mud wall collapsed due to continuous rain. K. Nagammal had been living in the house for over 30 yrs. She was cooking when the wall fell on her. Relatives and neighbours shifted her to the taluk hospital, where she was…

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Heavy showers bring respite from heat in Vellore and nearby districts

Heavy rain brings relief to Vellore and neighbouring towns. Schools closed, low-lying areas inundated, power cuts due to strong winds. Highest rainfall in Tiruvannamalai (288mm), followed by Ranipet (359.1mm) and Vellore (101.2mm). Processions allowed in Ambur, Arakkonam, Vandavasi, Arcot, Gudiyatham, and Arani. Heavy rain brings relief to Vellore and neighbouring…

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Four two-wheelers gutted in fire at ward councillor’s house at village near Arakkonam town

In Ranipet, four two-wheelers were destroyed in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit. Neighbours and G. Yuvaraj, a councillor, put out the fire and prevented it from spreading. CCTV footage showed no suspicious activity. Police are investigating further.

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U.S.-India maritime patrol and reconnaissance training at INS Rajali in Arakkonam, draws to a close

U.S. and Indian navies complete week-long maritime patrol and reconnaissance training in Ranipet. VP-26 “Tridents” and INAS 312 “Albatross” exchanged subject matter expertise and conducted combined anti-submarine warfare. P-8A and P-8I Poseidon aircraft coordinated flying events with Indian Navy surface ships. Interoperability and collaboration in support of maritime security in…

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Man drowns in irrigation tank near Arakkonam

Man drowns in irrigation tank near Arakkonam: 42-yr-old A. Salahuddin went fishing in tank, found dead after 2 hrs of search. Tank was auctioned for fishing by PWD, stopped due to clash between bidders. Residents still try to catch fish to supplement income.

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Three-year-boy drowns in a pond near Arakkonam

3yo Chandran drowns in pond near Arakkonam, Ranipet. Mom Gowri left him on veranda while doing chores. Alert from her, police & firefighters retrieved body. Sent to Taluk Hospital for postmortem. Case filed, investigation ongoing.

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Oldest wholesale market in Arakkonam to get a new lease of life

The wholesale market on the Bazaar Road in Arakkonam near Ranipet will get a new lease of life soon as the municipality has decided to build 250 new shops by demolishing existing outlets on the three-acre market complex, at a cost of ₹6.45 crore.

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Over a 100 mud stretches in remote villages in Ranipet to get proper roads

Over 100 mud roads in Arakkonam, Sholinghur, Arcot and Walajah taluks of Ranipet district will soon get proper roads with work beginning on Thursday.

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