Articles by Raghukumar Choodamani

Residents of Ward 71 have released a charter of demands for the local body, covering a plethora of issues faced by them.

Flouting of norms during milling of roads leads to several issues, including flooding. Residents can play a role in averting such situations.

Issues around dumping of garbage and risky boundary walls persist in Perambur Railway Station affecting the many commuters who use the service.

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

Persistent but futile efforts by citizens to have the median completed highlights the absence of a local body and lack of separation of powers.

பராமரிப்பற்ற மரங்கள் ஆபத்தினை விளைவிக்கின்றன.

Chennai trees suffer from lack of proper maintenance and regular pruning. Field workers often complain of the lack of adequate equipment.

The tale of a homeless person who has returned to the neighbourhood highlights the grave challenges posed by lack of shelter facilities and flawed management of COVID waste.

Citizens need to be cautious and ensure that the work is needed and meets quality standards. Also, leaders must be held accountable throughout their tenure.

The presence of TASMAC shops in residential areas has inconvenienced many citizens. But
despite protests, there is no attempt at lasting solutions, as the writer finds.

Across the city roads are being dug up and relaid to lay pipes and cables. The relaying occurs mostly without milling. Despite complaints, authorities delay action.

For months, an empathetic citizen has been trying to secure shelter for a mentally-ill individual in his neighbourhood, in vain. He writes about his experience.