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  Chennai Buzz: Flood mitigation efforts on | Roads to be relaid based on complaints..and more!
  by News Desk
  September 23, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: Chennai Metro shares feasibility study; North Chennai to get power infra upgrade; 15 mobile toilets launched.
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  Commercial establishments take over footpaths in Perambur
  by Raghukumar Choodamani
  September 22, 2023
  Commercial establishments use footpaths for parking, seating and placing of name boards, blocking access to pedestrians.
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  MTC staff brave poor working conditions to keep Chennai buses running
  by Athira Johnson
  September 21, 2023
  Bus service in Chennai has been affected by shortage of funds, staff shortage and low fleet strength, forcing MTC workers to demand improvements.
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  Beneficiaries of World Bank backed housing projects in Chennai left in limbo: IRCDUC study
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  September 20, 2023
  A study by IRCDUC found that a majority of the beneficiaries of the World Bank-financed housing projects in Chennai lack security of tenure.
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  Clampdown dampens student activism in Chennai
  by Mary Murphy
  September 18, 2023
  Students of Chennai have limited scope for activism due to widespread administrative control that does not allow space for dissent.
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  Chennai Buzz: Stray cattle menace continues | On-street parking policy prepared..and more!
  by News Desk
  September 16, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: GCC to revise company tax; Metro water to launch app for grievance redressal.
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  Clear plan for development the need of the hour for North Chennai
  by V Sriram
  September 14, 2023
  Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam requires a focused and time-bound approach to successfully develop neglected areas in North Chennai.
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  Councillor Talk: Nilavarasi wants to make Ward 136 a model ward
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  September 13, 2023
  Nilavarasi has been working on mitigating flooding in Ward 136, in addition to taking measures to improve waste management and sanitation.
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  Chennai sees fresh hope for completion of Port-Maduravoyal Expressway project
  by Athira Johnson
  September 12, 2023
  With fresh tenders issued, there is optimism that the much-delayed elevated expressway between Port – Maduravoyal could be completed soon.
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  Many reasons for Chennai residents to rely on private water tankers
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  September 11, 2023
  Private water tankers in Chennai bridge the gap between demand and supply of water as residents face issues with Metro Water.
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  Chennai Buzz: Second domestic terminal at airport | Clean-up along banks of Adyar..and more!
  by News Desk
  September 9, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: Projects launched for clean air in Chennai; Metro’s Poonamallee depot to be ready next year.
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  மாம்பலம் கால்வாய் சீரமைப்பு அதன் எதிர்காலம் குறித்த கேள்விகளை எழுப்புகிறது
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  September 7, 2023
  மாம்பலம் கால்வாய் சீரமைப்பு திட்டத்தின் குறைகள்.
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  North Chennai roads turn into an obstacle course for commuters
  by Raghukumar Choodamani
  September 6, 2023
  Roads all over north Chennai are filled with potholes, open manholes and deep road cuts, causing serious issues for commuters.
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  Heritage tree walk sheds light on Chennai’s finest trees
  by Aruna Natarajan
  September 5, 2023
  A Heritage Tree Walk offered a chance to see many of Chennai’s trees like the Baobab and Neer Kadambai and learn about their unique attributes.
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  Poor design and maintenance make many Chennai foot over bridges redundant
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  September 4, 2023
  Foot Over Bridges are often proposed as a solution to safe pedestrian crossing. Do existing FOBs in Chennai serve the purpose?