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In a race against rabies

The New Indian Express Chennai

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September 27, 2025

RABIES has remained one of the deadliest viral infections known but it is preventable. This has led to being a major public health challenge. The infection spreads through a bite or scratch of an infected animal, it can be a dog or any warmblooded animal. The virus is introduced into the human body, and it travels to the brain through the nervous system, this causes fatal encephalitis; this makes timely prevention critical.

- DR SURENDRAN R

The cornerstone of rabies is vaccination for prevention. It triggers the body’s immune system and produces antibodies that work against the virus. If an individual is bitten, timely Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) that includes thorough wound washing, receiving a series of rabies vaccine doses as well as in some cases rabies immunoglobulin, can prevent infection entirely. Similarly, for individuals who deal with animals such as animal handlers or veterinarians can take pre-exposure vaccines since there is a higher risk.

Nevertheless, misinformation and fear tend to continue despite medical advances. Hence, people turn to traditional remedies or home remedies that are not effective and can amplify the risk of the virus spreading and these myths get in the way of effective prevention of the virus.

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Call to use tech to enhance visitor experience at book fair

WITH the 49th Chennai Book Fair scheduled to commence on January 8, publishers have raised concerns over the delay by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (Bapasi) in modernising cataloguing systems to improve visitor experience.

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History-sheeter held for murder

A history-sheeter in the city was arrested on Saturday on charges of murdering a senior citizen two weeks ago at Nathanallur in Kancheepuram district.

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January 05, 2026

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OPS & TTV will ally with TVK, says Sengottaiyan

KA Sengottaiyan on Sunday clarified that the outfits of former AIADMK leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran will only form an electoral alliance with the TVK.

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January 05, 2026

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Stalin, film fraternity pay tributes to AVM Saravanan

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Sunday unveiled a portrait of film producer AVM Saravanan and paid rich encomiums to the person.

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January 05, 2026

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Non-med staff at Ranipet GH stitches wounds of patient, inquiry ordered

A multipurpose health worker (MPHW) at Kalavai Government Hospital allegedly stitched up a patient's wounds on Saturday night, raising concern regarding patients' safety in government hospitals.

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January 05, 2026

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China on mind, army to up the ante along LAC's middle sector

THE Indian Army will conduct a major academic exercise on January 7 focussing on the Middle Sector of the Line of Actual Control with China, driven by growing concerns over Chinese assertiveness, enhanced infrastructure development across the border, and unpredictable People's Liberation Army patrol behaviour.

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January 05, 2026

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CRIMINOLOGY GRADS SEEK INCLUSION IN NEW SCENE OF CRIME OFFICER CADRE

THE Tamil Nadu Police's proposal to create a dedicated Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) cadre under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has triggered demands from criminology graduates, who say the draft rules exclude students formally trained in crime-scene management.

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January 05, 2026

The New Indian Express Chennai

TN picks 'least-impact' site for Upper Bhavani storage project

THE proposed Upper Bhavani Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Nilgiris district has reached acritical regulatory stage after the project authorities shortlisted one alignment from three alternative sites, citing lower forest diversion, reduced ecological risk and better technical feasibility.

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January 05, 2026

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Dues of primary co-op societies will be cleared soon, says Aavin

However, payments for the subsequent months remain pending.

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January 05, 2026

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Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup

A day after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL squad at the instruction of BCCI, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally written to the ICC to relocate their T20 World Cup matches from India.

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