Cycling and running groups in Chennai are leading a blood donation camp on August 1
The Hindu
On August 1, cyclists and runners would descend in droves on the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore and the Chrompet General Hospital, for a blood donation camp organised by
On August 1, cyclists and runners would descend in droves on the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore and the Chrompet General Hospital, for a blood donation camp organised by Aalam. A social initiative of We Are Chennai Cycling Group (WCCG), Aalam has mobilised 11 fitness groups from Chennai for the camp specifically meant to benefit children with thalassemia, a blood disorder that requires blood transfusions. The camp is being attended by members of 12 neighbourhood chapters of WCCG and running groups like Marina Dreamers, Madras Mustangs, Pillar Pacers, Porur Racers, Chromepet Cheetahs, Tambaram Thunderbolts, Anna Nagar Dreamers, Vibrant Velachery and Bandit Runners.The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.