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Adyar River
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Ambattur residents demand mini-bus | Climate Change syllabus in schools..and more!

February 4, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: TANGEDCO to install gas turbine stations in North Chennai; CMDA to create buffer zones for water bodies.

chennai traffic
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Power cut free T Nagar | Merger of CMA areas delayed …and more!

January 28, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: CMWSSB hikes water tariff; Suburban rail users of Chennai affected by delays in rake upgrades.

aerial view of Chennai
Governance

Webinar alert: Will Chennai’s Third Master Plan meet people’s expectations?

January 24, 2023 News Desk

Consultations are ongoing for Chennai’s Third Master Plan. Join our panel discussion on concerns of residents and avenues for participation.

Vehicular emission
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Disabled-friendly toilet in Marina | Lake-front development project…and more!

January 21, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Poor air quality in Chennai; Computerised ticketing missing in suburbs; Open defecation persists.

homeless man in chennai
Governance

A wishlist to tackle homelessness in Chennai

January 16, 2023 News Desk

Following a stakeholder consultation held on Jan 12th, IRCDUC has listed some key demands to improve the lives of the homeless in Chennai.

man viewing books at chennai book fair
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Special buses for Pongal | Annual Chennai Book Fair underway..and more!

January 14, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor MTC buses; city streets to get new lamp posts.

road with pothole
Civic

Chennai Buzz: New water channels in Adyar | Fatal accidents decrease..and more!

January 7, 2023 News Desk

More news in the weekly recap: CAG study finds young people prefer private transport ; emissions from construction to form a major share by 2040.

hoardings in chennai
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Area Sabha delimitation | Senior citizens bat for free MTC rides… and more!

December 24, 2022 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: updates on GCC river restoration work; garbage dumping in Madhavaram; risk from illegal hoardings.

Worker drying the compost in South Cooum Road micro composting centre
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Cyclone Mandous aftermath | Poor source segregation in the city…and more!

December 17, 2022 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: RTI finds source segregation at 42% only; new sponge parks and bio-CNG plants to come up.

A resident adds to the growing mound of garbage beside an already overflowing bin at Kasi Chetty Street of Parrys Corner.
Civic

Chennai Buzz: GCC prepared to deal with Cyclone Mandous | Plan for litter-free roads…and more!

December 10, 2022 News Desk

Other news in this weekly recap: Street dog census in January 2023; smart bike ridership disappoints; eviction notices to Ennore homes and shops.

pathway at marina beach
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Permanent ramp for PwDs | Land reclassification by CMDA..and more!

December 3, 2022 News Desk

From a permanent ramp for persons with disabilities in Marina Beach to new lab for water quality testing, here is the weekly news roundup from Chennai.

chennai street vendors
Civic

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

November 26, 2022 News Desk

Other news in this weekly recap: Cold weather pulls down electricity demand; GCC to notify area delimitation; new ground handlers at Chennai airport.

parking in chennai
Civic

Webinar alert: Finding a solution for street parking in Chennai

November 22, 2022 News Desk

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.

chennai roads
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Footballer’s death leads to protests | CMDA plans road widening…and more!

November 19, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Death of footballer due to medical negligence; localised flood mitigation; Chennai police station gets ISO certificate.

Pallikaranai marshland facing residential complexes
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Medical camps held across city | Old building on Mint Street collapses…and more!

November 12, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Rains wreak havoc, flood Iyyapanthangal; Experts object to dredging Pallikaranai marshland; CMWSSB fixes sewage leaks.

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