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Recycled water used for gardening in Chennai apartment.
Water Supply

Rainwater harvesting key to this South Chennai apartment’s reduced reliance on private tankers

September 26, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

The apartment complex in Shollinganallur has reduced dependence on tankers by carrying out regular maintenance of rainwater harvesting structures.

women beneficaries of the kalaignar magalir urimai thogai scheme
Economy

What Chennai women have to say about the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme

September 25, 2023 Athira Johnson

Cash assistance of Rs 1000 has been rolled out under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme. Here’s how it could benefit women of Chennai.

chenani water logging
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Flood mitigation efforts on | Roads to be relaid based on complaints..and more!

September 23, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Chennai Metro shares feasibility study; North Chennai to get power infra upgrade; 15 mobile toilets launched.

name boards of shops encroach footpaths
Civic

Commercial establishments take over footpaths in Perambur

September 22, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

Commercial establishments use footpaths for parking, seating and placing of name boards, blocking access to pedestrians.

mtch bus chennai
Commute

MTC staff brave poor working conditions to keep Chennai buses running

September 21, 2023 Athira Johnson

Bus service in Chennai has been affected by shortage of funds, staff shortage and low fleet strength, forcing MTC workers to demand improvements.

Meeting on housing schemes held in Chennai
Governance

Beneficiaries of World Bank backed housing projects in Chennai left in limbo: IRCDUC study

September 20, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

A study by IRCDUC found that a majority of the beneficiaries of the World Bank-financed housing projects in Chennai lack security of tenure.

madras university
Society

Clampdown dampens student activism in Chennai

September 18, 2023 Mary Murphy

Students of Chennai have limited scope for activism due to widespread administrative control that does not allow space for dissent.

stray cattle and calf impounded in Chennai
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Stray cattle menace continues | On-street parking policy prepared..and more!

September 16, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: GCC to revise company tax; Metro water to launch app for grievance redressal.

manali and ennore in north chennai
Civic

Clear plan for development the need of the hour for North Chennai

September 14, 2023 V Sriram

Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam requires a focused and time-bound approach to successfully develop neglected areas in North Chennai.

Nilavarasi W136 Councillor Chennai
Governance

Councillor Talk: Nilavarasi wants to make Ward 136 a model ward

September 13, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Nilavarasi has been working on mitigating flooding in Ward 136, in addition to taking measures to improve waste management and sanitation.

port maduravoyal expressway
Infrastructure

Chennai sees fresh hope for completion of Port-Maduravoyal Expressway project

September 12, 2023 Athira Johnson

With fresh tenders issued, there is optimism that the much-delayed elevated expressway between Port – Maduravoyal could be completed soon.

Private water tankers Chennai
Water Supply

Many reasons for Chennai residents to rely on private water tankers

September 11, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Private water tankers in Chennai bridge the gap between demand and supply of water as residents face issues with Metro Water.

Chennai airport runway
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Second domestic terminal at airport | Clean-up along banks of Adyar..and more!

September 9, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Projects launched for clean air in Chennai; Metro’s Poonamallee depot to be ready next year.

mambalam canal
Civic

மாம்பலம் கால்வாய் சீரமைப்பு அதன் எதிர்காலம் குறித்த கேள்விகளை எழுப்புகிறது

September 7, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

மாம்பலம் கால்வாய் சீரமைப்பு திட்டத்தின் குறைகள்.

open manhole on north chennai road
Civic

North Chennai roads turn into an obstacle course for commuters

September 6, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

Roads all over north Chennai are filled with potholes, open manholes and deep road cuts, causing serious issues for commuters.

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