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Chennai Buzz : Sewage tanker strike | GCC tender irregularities | RTO goes digital… and more

December 8, 2018 News Desk

From allegations against Corporation bureaucrats to the sewage tanker strike, and political rallies that caught commuters off guard, catch the buzz from your city this week, all right here.

Will privatisation of waste management make Chennai a cleaner city?

December 5, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Following the uproar among conservancy workers, the Chennai Corporation has postponed the invitation of bids for privatisation of garbage collection. But what does history say about the effectiveness of such a move?

Dust, dust everywhere: The ignored pollutant in Chennai’s air

November 30, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Unchecked industrial pollution and unplanned construction are creating hazardous levels of dust pollution in the city, but authorities are yet to formulate guidelines for compliance with central rules on construction and demolition waste management.

Chennai Buzz: Rains bring relief | Plans for Marina | Beach water turns foamy | Corporation workers protest

November 24, 2018 News Desk

Will the rains bring relief to water-starved Chennai? What’s the latest news from Marina? Can you find your neighbourhood temple online now? A quick recap of important news from your city this week.

What ails Parry’s Corner — colonial history or civic apathy?

November 13, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Once a historic town in itself, Parry’s Corner is a text-book example of unplanned development, with poor traffic, dingy and unclean roads, and overall chaos. But does history too have a role to play in the present condition of this central Chennai neighbourhood?

குப்பை மேலாண்மை குழறுபடியால் பல்லவபுர நகராட்சி மக்கள் தவிப்பு

November 1, 2018 David Manohar

Pallavaram Municipality’s efforts to embrace door-to-door collection of garbage has proved largely futile, as the civic body did not sensitise citizens and conservancy workers. The result: streets are filled with uncleared garbage.

In pictures: What the Chennai ‘walker’ has to navigate everyday

October 30, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Either the footpath is broken, or it is encroached by someone or something. Where does the pedestrian walk? Take a look at these snapshots from three major roads in the city to see for yourself the scant regard for walkers’ safety.

Chennai Buzz: Dengue fear | Traffic violators face licence suspension | Microplastic tests in deep sea

October 27, 2018 News Desk

Weekly rewind time. Catch some of the most important news and happenings from your city over the week gone by.

Chennai Buzz: Increase in water table | Koyambedu market to be regulated | Corporation to make city safer for women

October 16, 2018 News Desk

Reasons for Chennai to rejoice – a small rise in the water table, Corporation draws up plans to use Nirbhaya fund, the Koyambedu market to be regulated, and more news from around the city! Catch up on news from the week that was!

Scant access to nutrition, education and healthcare: Study highlights sad plight of Chennai’s homeless kids

October 11, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

A survey by IRCDUC on homeless children has revealed that only 54% access services by the anganwadi centres in the city. Many suffer habitually from fever, cough, wheezing and diarrhoea as a result of their rough living conditions.

Chennai in darkness: What is wrong with our street lights?

October 10, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Some remain defunct for months on end. Others follow no logic in terms of when they come on and when they are switched off. These photos show us why streetlights continue to be one of the biggest peeves among citizens.

Chennai Buzz: NE monsoon worries | Dengue scare in city | Metro stations go solar

October 9, 2018 News Desk

Key talking points from your city over the past week — all in one place, in case you haven’t been tracking the headlines.