Explainers | Citizen Matters, Chennai

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.

Cheated by a seller? Check where you can lodge a consumer complaint in Chennai

October 1, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Found a product to be defective after buying it, or a service failing the promises it made? Here’s what you can do to get your grievances addressed under the existing consumer law in the country.

Here’s what you must know before you plant another tree in Chennai

September 25, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

While tree plantation drives are increasingly common across the city, planting non-native, invasive species could cause more harm than good. What should we keep in mind as we take a pledge to add to the city’s green cover?