News

The District Green Committee finds itself unable to prevent tree felling due to absence of ground-level monitoring.

A panel discussion by Citizen Matters Chennai will look into possible policy interventions to manage street dogs in the city.

Wall posters across Chennai continue to be a source of information and hold significant socio-cultural value for many residents.

The Tejas Express train’s halt at the Tambaram Railway Station has allowed commuters from the suburbs to use its services.

More news in this weekly recap: EAC recommends CRZ clearance for pipeline from Ennore to Manali; GCC urges residents to pay property tax early.

Councillor of Ward 92 in Chennai, KV Thilagar, also looks to expand schools and provide other basic services in the ward.

First ever Area Sabha meeting was organised in Ward 12 in a bid to involve residents in local governance. Here is what took place in the meeting.

Residents worked together and involved the local Ward Councillor to ensure that a damaged road causing inconvenience was fixed.

Chennai’s pedestrians face a variety of obstacles from broken footpaths to rash drivers. Many fear for their safety on the city’s streets.

Residents rely heavily on groundwater across Chennai. However, efforts must be made to prevent over-extraction and contamination.

More news in this weekly recap: Civic body to clear abandoned vehicles; Flood mitigation work in Porur Lake to be carried out by WRD.

Pedestrian victims made up 35% of all fatalities in road accidents in Chennai in 2022, with deaths driven by accidents involving city buses.