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Councillor Talk: V Anandam wants to improve parks and waste management in Ward 176 – Velachery

November 25, 2022

Ward 176 Councillor, V Anandam of DMK, wants to bring in a new road to prevent traffic, apart from improving solid waste management.

English Vinglish in Chennai government schools: How are students responding?

November 23, 2022

A spoken English programme run by Citizens for Law and Democracy has been welcomed by government schools and students across Chennai.

Webinar alert: Finding a solution for street parking in Chennai

November 22, 2022

With the increase in number of personal vehicles, street parking has turned into a contentious issue. Join our webinar on how parking can be regulated in Chennai.

Stormwater drain manhole on Link Road in Nesapakkam

Chennai races against time to finish storm water drain work, but concerns persist

October 19, 2022

Chennai will soon see the northeast monsoon setting in; how flood-ready is the city? GCC assures completion of stormwater drains before the rains.

A family of three members sitting on a cot in Kannapar Thidal. They call the sapce with a cot their home

Kannappar Thidal: Where residents continue their 20-year wait for a proper home

September 29, 2022

Over 60 families were moved to Kannappar Thidal in 2002 with the promise of housing tenements. Twenty years on, they are in the very same spot, only worse off.

Pets in Chennai: How a welfare association is addressing key community concerns

September 19, 2022

A pet management committee has been mooted by residents of RK Nagar to help residents coexist with animals and share learnings.

English Vinglish in Chennai government schools: How are students responding?

November 23, 2022

A spoken English programme run by Citizens for Law and Democracy has been welcomed by government schools and students across Chennai.

Perambur SWD construction: Sewage, exposed cables and other horrors

November 11, 2022

SWD work taking place across the city suffers from lack of coordination between agencies. Perambur residents bear the brunt.

How a Velachery RWA’s efforts helped them avert floods this year

November 9, 2022

A year ago, rains as seen in recent weeks would have left this Velachery neighbourhood flooded, were it not for the efforts of the AGS Colony RWA.

Local body polls in Madhavaram, Zone 3: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 3, comprised of areas such as Madhavaram and Puzhal, as they get set to vote on February 19th

Local body polls in Manali, Zone 2: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 2, comprised of areas such as Kosapur, Elandacheri and Manali New Town, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Local body polls in Kodambakkam, Zone 10: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 10, comprised of areas such as West Mambalam, K.K. Nagar and Saidapet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Stray dogs and the Animal Birth Control programme in Chennai

Chennai Buzz: Plans for new e-vehicle charging stations | Street vendors survey underway…and more!

Councillor Talk: V Anandam wants to improve parks and waste management in Ward 176 – Velachery

English Vinglish in Chennai government schools: How are students responding?

Webinar alert: Finding a solution for street parking in Chennai

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