Governance CMDA’s public consultation on Third Master Plan leaves little room for residents’ voices January 2, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani A resident who attended a public consultation by the CMDA on the Third Master Plan was disappointed by the lack of space for their concerns.
Environment On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai December 6, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani PUC certification in Chennai is full of hassles for commuters. Here is why the system is broken and how it can be fixed.
Civic Perambur SWD construction: Sewage, exposed cables and other horrors November 11, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani SWD work taking place across the city suffers from lack of coordination between agencies. Perambur residents bear the brunt.
Civic Issues in Perambur show how not to fix Chennai roads August 16, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani Chennai roads are seeing construction of stormwater drains and other civic works. What are the lessons for the city from Perambur?
Civic Citizens’ audit highlights poor maintenance of pedestrian subway in Perambur July 22, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani Damaged walls, accumulation of garbage and broken tiles are among the issues causing concern among users of the Perambur railway subway.
Infrastructure Citizen audit finds issues aplenty in Perambur Railway Station June 1, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani Not enough public toilets, missing station masters and inadequate lift facilities are some issues flagged by a citizens’ audit of Perambur rail station.
Water Supply What you must note while digging a borewell in Chennai April 6, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani More Chennai residents turn to borewell for water supply in the summer. Proper procedures must be followed while digging borewells.
Society செயல்படாத மூன்றாம் கண் March 11, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani சென்னையில் கண்காணிப்பு கேமராக்களின் நிலை என்ன?
Civic How defunct CCTV cameras and a shelved project are affecting Chennaiites March 2, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani The much-hyped Moondravathu Kan project involving CCTV cameras across the city has suffered due to improper maintenance and neglect.
Civic Chennai civic polls: Ward 71 wants improved mobility, safety and ward committees February 9, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani Residents of Ward 71 have released a charter of demands for the local body, covering a plethora of issues faced by them.
Civic Why road milling work calls for active involvement of Chennai citizens February 2, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani Flouting of norms during milling of roads leads to several issues, including flooding. Residents can play a role in averting such situations.
Infrastructure Citizens’ wishlist: How to make Perambur railway station user-friendly December 17, 2021 Raghukumar Choodamani Issues around dumping of garbage and risky boundary walls persist in Perambur Railway Station affecting the many commuters who use the service.
Civic A citizens’ traffic plan for Perambur High Road November 22, 2021 Raghukumar Choodamani Perambur High Road sees heavy traffic amidst a host of issues. Residents of the area have come together to propose solutions.
Governance What stalled median work in Perambur tells us about local governance September 27, 2021 Raghukumar Choodamani Persistent but futile efforts by citizens to have the median completed highlights the absence of a local body and lack of separation of powers.
Environment சென்னையில் சாய்ந்து விழும் மரங்கள்: பராமரிப்பில் உள்ள இடைவெளிகள் September 24, 2021 Raghukumar Choodamani பராமரிப்பற்ற மரங்கள் ஆபத்தினை விளைவிக்கின்றன.
