CRIME Citizen Matters, Chennai

All you need to know about filing an FIR in Chennai

August 26, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

Any victim of a cognizable offence, or one who knows about such commission, has the right to file an FIR. How can you do that? And what if the police refuse to file one? Here is a complete explainer.

சென்னையில் போக்ஸோ வழக்குகள்: தாமதிக்கப்பட்ட நீதி மறுக்கப்பட்ட நீதியாகிறது

January 23, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Hundreds of POCSO cases have been languishing in Chennai courts due to lack of adequate infrastructure and procedural lapses. Read the tamil translation of our article detailing the issues in getting speedy justice in POCSO cases.

How building violations lead to gridlocks on GST Road

December 9, 2019 S David Manohar

RTI responses point to rampant, unregulated commercialisation on GST Road. What is often missed is the link between such commercial construction and the growing, chaotic traffic on this important national highway.

அம்மா ரோந்து வாகனங்கள்: பெண்கள் உதவிமையத்திற்கு 15000 அழைப்புகள்-துணை ஆணையர் ஜெயலஷ்மி தகவல்

December 6, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Here’s a Tamil translation of the interview with H Jayalakshmi, DCP of the Crime against Women and Children (CWC) wing, in which she talks about how the Amma Patrol service is making the city safer for women and children.

Chennai’s growing tryst with alcohol, cannabis and LSD and how to curb it

March 18, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Dry lizard tail, nail polish remover and brown sugar — did you know these constitute growing addictions among the young and old in Chennai? Take a look at the reasons behind the vicious growth of substance abuse in the city and how the government could step in to curb the problem.

Look who’s watching: CCTVs across Chennai raise questions and concerns

March 14, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

The thousands of CCTV cameras dotting the streets of Chennai can well prove to be a double edged sword; will our safety come at the cost of privacy and personal information security?

Transferring car ownership after death of owner: A harrowing experience

January 11, 2019 Padma Viswanathan

A citizen describes the tortuous procedure of changing ownership of their car from her recently deceased father-in-law to his wife, and the insensitivity of the RTO.

Chennai Buzz: Action against illegal banners | Clean Marina by new year | Failed monsoon…and more

December 22, 2018 News Desk

From the water scenario in the city to action for a cleaner Marina and against illegal hoardings, here’s a quick recap of the city’s most important headlines as we come to the close of the week.

Wake up call for TNSIC: Crack down on inefficiency or remain a toothless body!

November 23, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

The lenient Information Commission in Tamil Nadu has failed to crack down on corrupt and careless Public Information Officers. Over 500 cases were pending enquiry at the end of 2017, up from 135 in 2015. How can the TNSIC change?

Chennai Buzz: Increase in water table | Koyambedu market to be regulated | Corporation to make city safer for women

October 16, 2018 News Desk

Reasons for Chennai to rejoice – a small rise in the water table, Corporation draws up plans to use Nirbhaya fund, the Koyambedu market to be regulated, and more news from around the city! Catch up on news from the week that was!

St Thomas Mount station mishaps highlight glaring safety gaps in system

July 25, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Infrastructure deficiencies, regular delays in service and persistent negligence plague the Chennai suburban railways, so critical to mobility for the masses. With six deaths in two days, will the authorities wake up?

பாலியல் வன்கொடுமை – பெற்றோர்களுக்கு ஒர் திறந்த மடல்

July 21, 2018 Sonal Kellogg

Child rape has assumed pandemic proportions in India. Often parents don’t have the slightest inkling of the abuse faced by the victim, as in the recent Chennai case. A CSA survivor writes an open letter to parents, telling them about the role they have to play in protecting their child.

For a corruption-free Tamil Nadu, this is what we need immediately!

June 26, 2018 Prashanth Goutham

Way past the initial deadline and several reprimands by Courts, Tamil Nadu has still not constituted the Lokayukta. Now, as it stares at a new deadline, it’s a good time to recall the Model bill framed by NGO Arappor Iyakkam.

Why Chennai Police needs to be more active on social media

June 19, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

With Bengaluru and Mumbai Police taking Twitter by storm, how much longer before Chennai Police take to this important communication channel? It can be very useful in spreading awareness about law and order issues and changing public perception about the police.

Chennai Buzz : Worry over monsoon readiness, first future-ready street, cyber crime and more!

June 11, 2018 Sandhya Raju

A round up of some civic headlines from the week that went by