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All that’s wrong with stormwater drains in Chennai and how to fix them

November 27, 2021

An analysis of the maps shared by the Chennai Corporation reveals the many flaws in the design of stormwater drains in the city.

Illegal construction in Chennai: Where are the rules and whom can one report to?

November 24, 2021

There are reportedly over 1.5 lakh instances of illegal construction across Chennai, some of them responsible for the flooding that the city has seen.

A citizens’ traffic plan for Perambur High Road

November 22, 2021

Perambur High Road sees heavy traffic amidst a host of issues. Residents of the area have come together to propose solutions.

Flooding in T Nagar raises a lot of questions for the smart city mission

November 17, 2021

MLA alleges smart city project debris blocked Mambalam canal, while T Nagar residents raise questions over the quality of work on stormwater drains.

GCC has initiated pothole closure and other road repairs in 942 streets of the city

Why did it take a death for GCC to focus on potholes in Chennai?

November 12, 2021

A tragic death on Anna Salai has prompted repairs of potholes in Chennai. But road users say it isn’t easy to get officials to act on a normal day.

Chennai Metro: With CUMTA functional the various modes of transport will be making strategic decisions to improve mobility in the city

Will CUMTA finally get going with a push from the World Bank partnership?

November 11, 2021

Why is CUMTA, the unified agency expected to improve mobility in Chennai, still not functional? And will the World Bank partnership finally make it happen?

All that’s wrong with stormwater drains in Chennai and how to fix them

November 27, 2021

An analysis of the maps shared by the Chennai Corporation reveals the many flaws in the design of stormwater drains in the city.

A citizens’ traffic plan for Perambur High Road

November 22, 2021

Perambur High Road sees heavy traffic amidst a host of issues. Residents of the area have come together to propose solutions.

Chennai floods: How these Mandaveli streets averted waterlogging even as it poured

November 9, 2021

Proactive residents of Mandaveli worked with officials to ensure their streets were equipped to handle heavy rains. And the results are evident.

Charts that show the revival of cycling in Chennai during the pandemic

November 14, 2020

Maps and graphs from Strava show a sharp increase in cycling in the city, with teens and older cyclists contributing most to the revival.

COVID-19 in numbers: Has Chennai flattened the curve?

November 6, 2020

A look at COVID positive numbers, highest and lowest daily incidence, test counts, fatalities and zonal trends over the last three months

Chennai survey finds 65% food delivery personnel violated traffic rules

January 9, 2020

A survey by NGO Satta Panchayat Iyakkam found food delivery personnel flagrantly violating traffic rules in order to be able to meet high targets and incentives.

Chennai Metro’s Kathipara urban square project: What citizens can look forward to

Chennai Buzz: Revenue-sharing for bus terminals | Vegetable prices rise…and more!

All that’s wrong with stormwater drains in Chennai and how to fix them

Illegal construction in Chennai: Where are the rules and whom can one report to?

A citizens’ traffic plan for Perambur High Road

EDITORS’ PICK

Flooding in T Nagar raises a lot of questions for the smart city mission

Why did it take a death for GCC to focus on potholes in Chennai?

Will CUMTA finally get going with a push from the World Bank partnership?

Citizen Journalism

All that’s wrong with stormwater drains in Chennai and how to fix them

A citizens’ traffic plan for Perambur High Road

Chennai floods: How these Mandaveli streets averted waterlogging even as it poured

Data Journalism

Charts that show the revival of cycling in Chennai during the pandemic

COVID-19 in numbers: Has Chennai flattened the curve?

Chennai survey finds 65% food delivery personnel violated traffic rules

Environment

Chennai rains: The real reasons why urban floods are a never-ending problem in city

Economy

How to minimise food wastage at Koyambedu market

Governance

Is your name there on the draft voter roll list for Chennai?

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A citizens’ traffic plan for Perambur High Road

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