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  What does the latest Tamil Nadu budget have in store for Chennai?
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 22, 2023
  Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, Tamil Nadu Skill Training Hub, Adyar river restoration are projects on the cards for Chennai in TN Budget 2023.
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  சிங்கார சென்னையில் தூய்மை பணியார்களின் நிலைமை
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 21, 2023
  தூய்மை பணியாளர்கள் சந்திக்கும் சிக்கல்கள் என்ன?
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  Earthquakes, fires or floods – How Chennaiites can lend a hand in times of disaster
  by Geetha Ganesh
  March 20, 2023
  Having a robust disaster management plan that involves training of residents as first responders is the need of the hour in Chennai.
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  Chennai Buzz: Shollinganallur residents stage protest | Competition for lake redevelopment..and more!
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 18, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: New equipment purchased to improve traffic management; CUMTA mulls rail track near new ring road.
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  Inadequate infrastructure and lack of personnel affect learning in Corporation schools in Chennai
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 16, 2023
  Many schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation do not have adequate number teachers, classrooms and toilets, impacting learning outcomes.
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  Chennai needs an integrated water management system to prevent floods and drought: Dr S Janakarajan
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 15, 2023
  Dr S Janakarajan recommends restoration of tanks and eris and creation of blue-green infrastructure to combat Chennai’s water woes.
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  All in a day’s work: What the metro water manual workers in Chennai face
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 14, 2023
  Manual workers in Chennai commute long hours for low pay and have no safety or job security despite working for decades.
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  Revisiting Chennai’s Non-Motorised Transport Policy
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 13, 2023
  It has been nearly a decade since Chennai Corporation adopted the Non-Motorised Transport Policy. Has anything changed since then?
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  Chennai Buzz: Six metro stations scrapped | New bridges to come up.. and more!
  by Shobana Radhakrishnan
  March 11, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: Fines under litter-free corridor scheme, public to be allowed to Anna Nagar tower after 12 years.
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  The plight of conservancy workers in singara Chennai
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 10, 2023
  Battling sexual harassment and hostile work environment, conservancy workers in Chennai continue to keep the city clean.
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  Citizen’s audit highlights issues with flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai
  by Aruna Natarajan
  March 9, 2023
  The Perambur Neighbourhood Development Forum has come up with suggestions for redevelopment of flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai.
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  What Chennai must consider before an increase in Floor Space Index
  by Aruna Natarajan
  March 8, 2023
  While the State Government looks to increase FSI in Chennai, impact on quality of life must be assessed before a decision is made.
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  Chennai awaits more bio-CNG plants to enable switch to clean energy
  by Laasya Shekhar
  March 7, 2023
  Expanding bio-CNG generation with more plants can help business tap into clean energy and the civic body reduce landfilling of wet waste.
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  Councillor Talk: M Renuka aims to improve quality of life in Ward 42 – Tondiarpet
  by Padmaja Jayaraman
  March 6, 2023
  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.
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  Chennai Buzz: Area Sabhas delayed | Heavy metal pollution in Veeranam lake..and more!
  by News Desk
  March 4, 2023
  More news in this weekly recap: Hawkers evicted from Wall Tax Road; Chennai Central becomes India’s first ‘silent’ railway station.