Environment Bungled Mambalam Canal restoration raises questions about its future August 25, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan Residents demand greater transparency from the civic body in canal restoration plans after past failures wreaked havoc.
Environment What to expect from beach beautification plans for Chennai August 16, 2023 Mary Murphy Beautification with features like walking paths, cycle tracks, shopping area and open gyms have been proposed for various beaches in Chennai.
Governance Can residents’ welfare associations solve key issues in TNUHDB homes in Chennai? August 9, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan TNUHDB has helped form RWAs in its tenements in Chennai. But the scope of work remains limited and does not address social issues.
Health Facing a medical emergency in Chennai railway stations? Here is what you should know June 26, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan Helpline numbers and emergency medical centres have been set up at Chennai’s railway stations to tackle medical emergencies faced by commuters.
Governance Chennai families caught in a debt trap as they await new tenements from TNUHDB June 21, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan TNUHDB’s move to reconstruct old tenements has caused financial difficulties for families who have been forced to rely on loans to meet expenses.
Environment No respite from Chennai summer for those engaged in civic work June 14, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Temperatures have been skyrocketing in Chennai with each passing day. But civic workers hardly get any concessions to escape the sun.
Infrastructure 42 degrees and no electricity: Chennai looks for a solution to power cuts June 9, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan Chennaiites have taken to the streets in protest over long and frequent power cuts. What are the challenges in meeting power demand in the summer?
Governance Mayor Talk: What has the Chennai Mayor been up to? June 5, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman An exclusive interview with Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan on her pet projects, how she manages duties as councillor and mayor and more!
Waste Management What happens to your dry waste in Chennai? May 29, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Material Recovery Facilities in Chennai are not maintained well enough to realise Chennai’s waste management goals. Less than 50% of the dry waste is processed.
Water Supply Getting piped water supply to homes in Chitlapakkam May 26, 2023 L Sundararaman After two decades, many homes in Chitlapakkam will receive piped water supply thanks to the relentless efforts of residents.
Commute Making Chennai’s public transport climate resilient May 18, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Buses, trains and metro rail in Chennai are not suited for use during extreme weather. How can it be made climate resilient?
Environment This Chennai apartment’s self-sustaining sewage treatment plant a model to emulate May 17, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan The sewage treatment plant in this south Chennai apartment complex is designed so the residents can reuse the black water.
Governance Users and operators unhappy with public e-sevai centres in Chennai May 15, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan E-sevai centres in the city have been plagued by operational inefficiencies, leaving both users and employees unsatisfied.
Commute Low-floor buses in Chennai the first step in inclusive public transport May 9, 2023 Sathish Kumar Trial run of low-floor buses in Chennai has offered hope for persons with disabilities. These buses will reduce expenditure on commute.
Water Supply Chennai residents question quality of water from Nemmeli desalination plant May 5, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Residents highlight issues with water supplied from Nemmeli desalination plant including high TDS, turbidity and low pressure.