Same meaning?
The university is located in Sholinganallur about 15 kilometers from Chennai in Adyar .
The university is in Sholinganallur about 15 kilometers from Chennai in Adyar .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Detroit Lake is a reservoir confiscated by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River southeast of Salem , Oregon , United States .
Detroit Lake is a reservoir impounded by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River southeast of Salem , Oregon , United States .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Its main office is located in Fredericton , with two district offices in Halifax and St. John 's .
Its main office is located in Fredericton , with two district offices in Halifax and St. John .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The Initial H Block ( formerly Isolation Ward ) was designed by Leighton Irwin in conjunction with the first major works on the relocated hospital area .
The Initial H Block ( former Isolation Ward ) was designed by Leighton Irwin , in conjunction with the first major works on the relocated hospital site .

Answer:
yes