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HomeGENRE: Local News

GENRE: Local News

Hyperlocal, neighbourhood-specific news and analysis

A photo of murals in Kannagi Nagar
Economy

What does the latest Tamil Nadu budget have in store for Chennai?

March 22, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, Tamil Nadu Skill Training Hub, Adyar river restoration are projects on the cards for Chennai in TN Budget 2023.

GCC Chennai Corporation primary school
Education

Inadequate infrastructure and lack of personnel affect learning in Corporation schools in Chennai

March 16, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Many schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation do not have adequate number teachers, classrooms and toilets, impacting learning outcomes.

chennai underpass with no footpath
Civic

Citizen’s audit highlights issues with flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai

March 9, 2023 Raghukumar Choodamani

The Perambur Neighbourhood Development Forum has come up with suggestions for redevelopment of flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai.

chennai skyline
Infrastructure

What Chennai must consider before an increase in Floor Space Index

March 8, 2023 V Sriram

While the State Government looks to increase FSI in Chennai, impact on quality of life must be assessed before a decision is made.

bio cng plant in chetpet
Waste Management

Chennai awaits more bio-CNG plants to enable switch to clean energy

March 7, 2023 Laasya Shekhar

Expanding bio-CNG generation with more plants can help business tap into clean energy and the civic body reduce landfilling of wet waste.

Councillor M Renuka of Ward 42 in her office
Governance

Councillor Talk: M Renuka aims to improve quality of life in Ward 42 – Tondiarpet

March 6, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

A Model school, a bridge and a community hall are among the facilities Councillor M Renuka of Ward 42 wants to bring to her Ward.

road with pothole in padur
Civic

Poor administration turns Padur roads into accident hot spots

December 23, 2022 Sathik Basha

Roads of Padur have suffered from extreme neglect. The administration has turned a blind eye to complaints of the residents despite accidents.

Activities at the gym
Civic

The transformation of a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur against all odds

December 8, 2022 Geeta Padmanabhan

The effort by residents to revive a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur is beginning to bear fruit despite some setbacks and opposition over the years.

Tree plantation in Chennai
Environment

Many tree plantation drives in Chennai bear no fruit

November 21, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

While many tree plantation drives are initiated in Chennai, the sustainability of such projects remains a question. How can such drives be more effective?

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.

A train on an MRTS route in Chennai
Infrastructure

Velachery – St Thomas Mount MRTS Line could soon be open, but some concerns remain

October 27, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Velachery – St Thomas Mount MRTS Line has been a long-pending demand. But will it really be ready for commute by March 2023, as promised?

Civic

Electricity cables and junction boxes among safety hazards in Chennai this monsoon

October 20, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Residents across Chennai point out hazards with exposed electricity cables and junction boxes and request urgent monsoon mitigation works.

Street vendors in Chennai
Civic

Webinar alert: On street vendors’ and residents’ claims over Chennai’s street space

October 19, 2022 News Desk

Citizen Matters brings together residents and street vendors to discuss issues faced by both parties, as they claim their space in the city.

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.

A Smart Bike docking station in Anna Nagar East Metro
Commute

How effective has public bike sharing been in Chennai?

October 12, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Launched nearly four years ago, public bike-sharing system in Chennai is yet to pick up. Users, experts share challenges and solutions.

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