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HomeGreater Chennai Corporation

Greater Chennai Corporation

council meeting in Ripon building
Governance

Explainer: How does the elected council work in Chennai?

January 17, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

What does the elected council in Chennai do? Who forms the elected council? How can you make the council hear your grievances?

man viewing books at chennai book fair
Civic

Chennai Buzz: Special buses for Pongal | Annual Chennai Book Fair underway..and more!

January 14, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor MTC buses; city streets to get new lamp posts.

Western toilet in a public toilet near Marina Beach
Civic

Revamping the public toilets of Chennai

January 11, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

The civic body is working to identify models for public toilet operation and maintenance in the city, in order to eliminate open defecation.

public toilet in Chennai
Civic

Photos tell the story of public toilets in Chennai

January 4, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Spot checks of public toilets in the city reveals much scope for improvement. While some toilets were usable, many were found broken or locked.

people hearing from heritage walk guide in Triplicane
Society

Can heritage walks spur heritage conservation in Chennai?

December 30, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Heritage walks are an increasingly popular way to rediscover the Chennai’s history. They can also act as tools to spur conservation efforts.

Young mothers at urban primary health center in Valasaravakkam, Chennai
Health

What I observed during a day spent at a UPHC in Chennai

December 15, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Close observation of proceedings at a UPHC in Chennai’s Valasaravakkam highlighted the importance of services rendered by them for the public.

chennai street dog sleeping
Civic

Stray dogs and the Animal Birth Control programme in Chennai

November 28, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

The ABC programme in Chennai has evolved with some changes to the rules and based on the advice of experts. Yet, some gaps remain.

councillor of ward 176 in his office
Governance

Councillor Talk: V Anandam wants to improve parks and waste management in Ward 176 – Velachery

November 25, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Ward 176 Councillor, V Anandam of DMK, wants to bring in a new road to prevent traffic, apart from improving solid waste management.

english ongoing
Education

English Vinglish in Chennai government schools: How are students responding?

November 23, 2022 Ra Shhiva

A spoken English programme run by Citizens for Law and Democracy has been welcomed by government schools and students across Chennai.

waste accumulated
Civic

Tri-junction in Thiruvanmiyur sees battle of residents vs bins

November 17, 2022 Geeta Padmanabhan

Efforts by residents for over a decade to clean up the tri-junction at Thiruvanmiyur has reached a fresh impasse. Will the bins prevail?

chennai stray cattle
Civic

Stray cattle in Chennai streets: The solution must go beyond fines

November 10, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Stray cattle in Chennai roads pose risks to all commuters. But fines alone overlook the issue of livelihoods, and the demand for fresh milk in the city.

People walking in waterlogged roads in thiruvotriyur
Infrastructure

As rains lash the city, North Chennai residents still await flood mitigation measures

November 7, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Last week’s rains flooded many parts of North Chennai, as issues remain unresolved for many years. Residents share their struggles.

chennai street vendors
Civic

Sellers and residents voice their concerns around street vending in Chennai

October 26, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Citizen Matters brought together street vendors and residents to share the problems they face and discuss possible solutions for the same.

Namakku Naame Thittam work happening in a traffic island in Besant Nagar by SPARK
Civic

Delayed reimbursements making Chennaiites wary of Namakku Naame Thittam

October 14, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

With Namakku Naame Thittam (NNT) any public member or group can take up civic projects. But roadblocks in operationalising the scheme does not allow NNT to reach its potential.

stormwater drain work in Nesapakkam in Chennai
Infrastructure

Looking beyond stormwater drains to realise the dream of a flood-free Chennai

September 26, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

With stormwater drain work coming to an end this month, it is vital to take stock of how flood-ready Chennai is.

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