Commute Fixed fares and limited passengers – what regulation can mean for share autos in Chennai March 23, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Share autos provide first and last mile connectivity in Chennai. Can formalising them strengthen public transport in the city?
Civic Earthquakes, fires or floods – How Chennaiites can lend a hand in times of disaster March 20, 2023 Geetha Ganesh Having a robust disaster management plan that involves training of residents as first responders is the need of the hour in Chennai.
Commute Revisiting Chennai’s Non-Motorised Transport Policy March 13, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan It has been nearly a decade since Chennai Corporation adopted the Non-Motorised Transport Policy. Has anything changed since then?
Waste Management The plight of conservancy workers in singara Chennai March 10, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Battling sexual harassment and hostile work environment, conservancy workers in Chennai continue to keep the city clean.
Waste Management Swachh Survekshan ranking signals broad issues in waste management in Chennai March 2, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman How have the various waste management efforts on the ground translated into improved Swachh Survekshan rankings for Chennai?
Civic Citizen Clinic: Ways to solve civic issues in Chennai February 28, 2023 Aruna Natarajan Citizen Matters organised a Citizen Clinic to discuss the various ways in which residents can solve civic issues in Chennai
Environment Anomalies in Chennai weather and link to climate change February 24, 2023 Geetha Ganesh Chennai could face longer winters and drier summers due to the impact of climate change on the city. Climate action is the need of the hour.
Environment Polluted Chennai rivers call CRRT’s restoration strategy into question February 23, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust has been tasked with reviving Chennai’s rivers. Critics call for a change in approach to yield better results.
Environment சென்னையில் அமையவிருக்கும் பேனா நினைவுச்சின்னம் சுற்றுச்சூழல் மற்றும் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை பாதிக்கக்கூடும் February 20, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan சென்னை பேனா நினைவுச்சின்னத்தின் தாக்கம் என்ன?
Governance Councillor talk: V Kaviganesan aspires for a zero-waste Ward 12 – Thiruvottiyur February 15, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman Ward 12 Councillor, V Kaviganesan of DMK, wishes to construct a bigger Corporation elementary school and revamp the ward’s UPHC.
Environment Chennai’s Pen Monument could adversely impact environment and livelihood February 13, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan The proposed Pen Monument for DMK supremo Kalaignar Karunanidhi in Chennai’s Marina has raised concerns around impact on environment and livelihood.
Environment How are heavy metals polluting the soil in Chennai? February 10, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman A study has found that soil in Chennai is contaminated with heavy metals due to garbage dumping, vehicular emissions and industrial pollution.
Civic Curbing the use of wall posters in Chennai February 9, 2023 V Sriram Posters for political parties and movie stars can be found across Chennai. Regulatory measures are the answer to this issue.
Governance Will the Ward Committees in Chennai be truly democratic? February 7, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman With the process for holding Ward Committee and Area Sabha meetings initiated, a look at who gets to participate in these platforms in Chennai.
Society How Chennai’s Ritchie street keeps up with changing times February 2, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman One of the city’s most famous electronics hub, Ritchie Street has continued to remain the go-to market for the needs of Chennaiites.