Chennai Citizen Matters, Chennai

How RWAs can help Chennai Corporation during Lockdown 4.0

May 20, 2020 News Desk

As Lockdown 4.0 begins, some relaxation is inevitable, leading to increased interaction among citizens. What can RWAs do at this time to ensure that the fight against COVID-19 remains as strong now?

Despite operating at 150% capacity, we incurred a loss of Rs 4 cr in 2018-19: C V Deepak, GM Finance, Chennai Airport

February 26, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai Airport’s GM Finance C V Deepak explains the complexities involved in running an airport, but is confident that with the new terminals being built, the airport will be able to keep pace with growth in passenger traffic.

A delayed bridge and many missed trains: This part of Chennai needs immediate traffic solutions

February 11, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

The location of Chennai Central Railway station and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital makes it critical to ensure free flow of traffic in this part of Poonamallee High Road. Yet things only seem to be getting worse by the day. What could be the way out?

Chennai Buzz: Coronavirus treatment only at govt hospitals | Treated water for vertical gardens | HC warning to unauthorised construction by hospitals…and more

February 9, 2020 News Desk

A round-up of some of the most important headlines from the city over the last week

Chennai Buzz: Coronavirus test facility in city | CMRL in the red | Saving Marina from encroachment…and more

February 1, 2020 News Desk

A round-up of some of the most important headlines from the city over the last week

POCSO cases in Chennai: Where justice delayed is justice denied

January 16, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Despite stringent laws on paper, justice in child sex abuse (CSA) cases is a far cry, suggests five-year-old data shared by Greater Chennai Police. What delays justice in these cases, and what are the long-term implications?

Chennai Buzz: AC buses back in city | Rent law amendment | Metrowater plans…and more

January 12, 2020 News Desk

From changes in rent laws to plans of parastatal agencies such as MTC, CMRL and Metrowater, catch the important news of the week in this edition of Buzz.

The balancing act Chennai must perform to become truly ‘smart’

January 7, 2020 Varun Sukumar

Infrastructure may be the most tangible manifestation of growth in an urban centre, but smart development has to integrate various components — sustainability, quality of services, employment, land use etc — to make a true impact on the life of the citizen.

Chennai Buzz: FASTag at toll plazas | Crackdown on unauthorised construction | Rise in road offences… and more

November 30, 2019 News Desk

From FASTag services at the ECR and OMR toll plazas to the demolition of illegal shops near Mylapore, here’s a quick recap of some important news from your city this week.

Chennai Buzz: Strict fines for garbage burning | Air quality update | Free wi fi zones…and more

November 16, 2019 News Desk

What do the latest AQI readings say about Chennai air? What do the Corporation’s revised waste management bylaws say? What’s planned for the busy Chennai Central junction? Catch the buzz from your city this week.

Meet the men who satisfy your midnight hunger pangs

November 15, 2019 Mahesh V

Introducing our new series, “While the city sleeps”, where we talk to people who keep Chennai’s night life and economy rolling, and bring you snapshots of their nocturnal lives.

Chennai Buzz: Award for Chennai Corporation | Assistance for POCSO victims | Smart parking app on the cards

November 9, 2019 News Desk

Presenting our regular weekly round-up of important civic news from the city

Pollution red alert: Chennai’s Delhi moment is almost here

November 8, 2019 Mahesh V

Are you aware that on the afternoon of Nov 7th, the Air Quality Index (AQI) level in Velachery stood at 271, only marginally better than Delhi’s (282) at the same time? Both data from monitors and snapshots from different areas in the city show why we need urgent action on air pollution.

Chennai Buzz: Clean Cooum Campaign | Perungalathur railway overbridge | Drowning risk for city?

November 4, 2019 News Desk

How bad was Diwali pollution this week? Why should interiors of the city like Perambur and Purasawalkam be seriously concerned about climate change? Here’s a round-up of important headlines from the city over the week that passed.

தீபாவளி வெடிச்சத்தத்தால் அவதிக்குள்ளானால் என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்

October 26, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

A handy guide in Tamil on what you can do if the increased decibel levels cause inconvenience this Deepavali!