Explainers | Citizen Matters, Chennai

Chennai helplines for women suffering abuse, gender violence or mental health issues

January 15, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Women facing gender-based violence and abuse, or suffering from mental health issues, can seek help by dialling any one of these government helplines or by reaching out to these non-profits that offer assistance and support in times of specific need.

Economy

Here’s how Chennai’s novel Madras Waste Exchange is incentivising recycling

January 8, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Creating an ecosystem for a market-based ‘waste economy’ has given a big boost to dry waste recycling in the city, says Azhagu Pandiaraja M P, one of the core members who created the Madras Waste Exchange. Find out more about the unique initiative in this exclusive interview.

விளக்கம்: குடியுரிமை திருத்த சட்டத்துடன் குடிமக்களின் தேசிய பதிவையும் இணைத்து பார்க்க வேண்டுமா?

December 23, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act? Should it be viewed in conjunction with the NRC? Are the two related at all? Read this Tamil translation of our article to find out what this issue is all about.

“ஊரத் தெரிஞ்சிகிட்டேன் உலகம் புரிஞ்சிகிட்டேன்” with Raaghav: How to get a duplicate licence

December 19, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

In the second video of the series Oora Therinjukitten Ulagam Purinjukitten, Raaghav Ranganathan explains how you can get a duplicate driver’s licence in a few simple steps!

வீட்டுப் பணியாளர்களுக்கு உதவும் அரசு திட்டங்கள்

December 18, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Domestic workers are eligible for a slew of benefits under various schemes of the state government. Here’s the Tamil translation of our article on how to avail these schemes.

How government schemes can help domestic workers

December 5, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Every domestic worker in our state is entitled to certain benefits under a handful of government schemes. Unfortunately, neither the workers nor their employers are aware of these. Here is an explainer.

குடிநீர் வாரியத்திடம் உங்கள் ஆழ்குழாய் கிணறுகளை பதிவு செய்யும் முறை என்ன?

November 13, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Here’s the Tamil version of our earlier article detailing why Metro water wants citizens to register their borewells and open wells, and the steps involved in the process.

“ஊரத் தெரிஞ்சிகிட்டேன் உலகம் புரிஞ்சிகிட்டேன்” with Raaghav: How to approach consumer courts

November 8, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

In the first of our new video series, Raaghav Ranganathan tells you how to assert your rights as a consumer and guides you through the process of filing a consumer complaint.

What you must do to register your borewells with Metro Water

November 5, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

The Metro Water department has called for all Chennai residents to register their open wells and borewells by November 10th. Here is what you must do and why it is necessary to register your borewells.

How can Chennai keep dengue at bay this rainy season?

November 1, 2019 News Desk

Chennai has already recorded the highest number of dengue cases in the state. With fresh spells of rain around the corner, what can citizens do to protect themselves from the disease?

What you should do if noise pollution bothers you this Deepavali

October 25, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The noise from uncontrolled use of crackers can truly be a nuisance spoiling your Deepavali. But did you know that there is a law that doesn’t permit continuous cracker bursting or intolerable levels of noise from public events? Stay informed about what you can do to combat the menace of noise pollution.

This Diwali, take a couple of minutes to see what noisy celebrations could mean

October 23, 2019 S Shri Raghav

How does noise pollution affect animals and birds? How can we reduce noise pollution and help protect the other species we share the earth with? A ten year old citizen journalist has the answers…and a plea.

விற்பனையாளரால் ஏமாற்றப்பட்டீர்களா? நுகர்வோர் புகார் எங்கு பதிவு செய்யலாம்?

October 16, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

A translation of our earlier article that tells you how you can get your grievances addressed under the existing consumer law in the country.

When and how can you make withdrawals from your provident fund contribution

October 11, 2019 Shravana Deepan J R

What are the procedures to be followed and conditions to be met to make withdrawals from your PF account?

சென்னையில் அடுத்த மரம் நடும்முன் நீங்கள் அறிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியவை

October 3, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Afforestation drives are indeed most helpful and essential for ensuring an increase in the city’s green cover. But are we doing it the right way? A translation of our earlier article that told us what we must keep in mind as we take a pledge to plant more trees.

Genre: Explainers