Environment Chennai wetlands key to flood mitigation: Are we doing enough? January 18, 2022 Nina Varghese Pallikaranai wetland is the last remaining freshwater marsh that acts like a sponge, storing monsoon rains and releasing them during dry months.
Civic Chennai Buzz: Booster dose for senior citizens | Fall in tree cover…and more! January 15, 2022 News Desk Weekly news recap: Catch details of latest COVID figures, measures and restrictions; latest survey findings on city’s tree cover and more
Commute Chennai Metro in figures: How does it compare with Mumbai or Delhi Metro? January 14, 2022 Korah Abraham How is the operational and financial situation of Chennai Metro rail as compared to the metros of other Indian cities? Snapshots from a recent report
Waste Management Must return to our past and ‘Manjapai’ for a better, plastic-free future: Supriya Sahu, IAS January 13, 2022 Korah Abraham An interview with the Additional Chief Secretary on the ‘Manjapai’ campaign and how to ensure a successful single-use plastic ban in Chennai.
Governance வெளிப்படைத்தன்மை, நடைமுறைப்படுத்தல் மற்றும் குடிமக்கள் ஈடுபாடு: 2022ல் வாழக்கூடிய சென்னை January 11, 2022 Sumana Narayanan 2022 ஆண்டில் சென்னைக்கான விருப்பப்பட்டியல் என்ன?
Infrastructure How Chennai realtors are flouting building rules by hiring rooftop solar panels January 10, 2022 Laasya Shekhar CMDA officials inspected 157 buildings that had been issued completion certificates during 2019-2020. Of these, 80 had no rooftop solar installation.
Civic Chennai Buzz: COVID preparedness measures | Four new reservoirs for Chennai…and more! January 8, 2022 News Desk Chennai has amped up COVID preparedness with new ambulances and hiring of volunteers. Catch this and more news from across the city.
Health Third COVID wave in Chennai: Treatment protocol and other details you need to know January 8, 2022 Korah Abraham With Chennai on the verge of a third COVID wave, how are the hospitals and authorities preparing to tackle this? All the details here.
Environment Thazhambur Lake restoration brings fresh lease of life to the area January 6, 2022 Maitreyi Bharath Thazhambur Lake restoration has created a space for the local community and the ecosystem to thrive. It is also an important source of water.
Society 2022 could be a watershed moment for disability rights in Chennai January 4, 2022 Vaishnavi Jayakumar 2022 could be crucial for the disability rights movement. Here’s what’s needed to make Chennai an inclusive city for all persons with disabilities.
Civic Chennai Buzz: COVID cases on the rise | Rain batters city..and more! January 1, 2022 News Desk Weekly recap: COVID cases are on the rise in Chennai. The city is also reeling from the effects of another heavy spell of rain.
Civic Welcome 2022: A look at the year gone by through some of our best stories January 1, 2022 Korah Abraham As we welcome 2022, a recap of our most important stories of 2021, tracking the most notable developments in Chennai, beyond the headlines.
Governance Chennai in 2022: The time for participatory governance is now! December 29, 2021 Raji Chezhiyan and Sakthi Rekha With local body polls on the cards for 2022, Chennai-based Voice of People underlines the need to facilitate functional ward committees and area sabhas.
Society குற்றச் செயல்கள்: செயின் வழிப்பறியிலிருந்து காத்துக் கொள்வது எப்படி December 28, 2021 Padmaja Jayaraman கொள்ளை சம்பவங்கள் கடைகள்அருகில் நடக்கின்றன.
Governance Transparency, implementation and citizen engagement will be key to a more livable Chennai in 2022 December 27, 2021 Sumana Narayanan What are the various issues that Chennai must address to move ahead in 2022? Here’s a wishlist for the coming year by Sumana Narayanan of CAG.
