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A fitting tribute to city orthopaedic surgeon
The Hindu
S.V. Adinarayana chosen for Padma Shri for serving the poor polio patients with distinction
It was a proud moment for S.V. Adinarayana, noted orthopaedic surgeon from the city. His relentless services for the poor polio patients got him recognition at the national-level and he was one among the three from the State chosen for the Padma Shri award.
However, it comes as no surprise to those who have seen his relentless work for the poor polio patients, through the Prema Hospital and also through camps conducted at various places in the country.
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Actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, announced that until the 2026 Assembly polls, it would not contest in any elections. This means the party is out of the running for the upcoming Vikravandi bypoll, slated to be held on July 10, and the local body elections.