rainwater harvesting

Could Chennai see a repeat water crisis in 2020? Hear what Tamil Nadu Weatherman has to say

January 20, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

We catch up with Tamil Nadu Weatherman, Pradeep John, to hear his analysis of the north east monsoon this year, and if the city will have enough water to tide over the summer.

Three-way segregation, as in Bengaluru, soon to be streamlined in Chennai: Alby John, RDC South

October 15, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Alby John Varghese, Regional Deputy Commissioner (South) has been trying to make a meaningful difference in the areas of waste management, rainwater harvesting and restoration of water bodies. In this exclusive interview, he talks of the various initiatives undertaken.

Jolted by water shortage, Chitlapakkam RWA takes up roadside rainwater harvesting

July 24, 2019 L Sundararaman

A resident of Chitlapakkam talks about the efforts undertaken by their RWA to save water through the installation of roadside rainwater harvesting pits.

Chennai Buzz: Rains bring relief from heat | One more desalination plant |Aavin’s green initiative…and more

July 1, 2019 News Desk

Rains make news in parched, sizzling Chennai… but has it been enough? Are there other plans to mitigate the water crisis in the city? That and more headlines from the city over the week gone by.

Pioneering RWAs felicitated with Green Awards

June 13, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Five Resident Welfare Associations across the city have been recognised by the TNPCB for their adoption of environment-friendly practices. This is what they’ve been doing.

Pallikaranai apartment shows the way towards greener living

April 24, 2019 B Naveen Aditya

An apartment complex in Pallikaranai has taken a multi-pronged approach towards sustainable living, with replicable changes in waste management, power generation and water conservation.

குடிநீர் தட்டுப்பாட்டை சமாளிக்க சென்னை தயாராக உள்ளதா?

February 19, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

வரும் கோடை காலத்தில் ஏற்ப்படவுள்ள குடிநீர் தட்டுப்பாட்டை எதிர்கொள்ள சென்னை எவ்வளவு தயாராக உள்ளது?

Chennai Buzz: Biometrics at registration, awareness campaign for RWH, longer wait for Metro trains, and more!

September 11, 2018 News Desk

Catch up on civic news for the week that went by, as the city makes plans to combat the coming monsoon!

TNPCB to honour environment-conscious RWAs with green award

September 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Solid waste management, sewage management and reuse, plastic waste reduction are some of the areas that the TNPCB has identified for selection of deserving RWAs. Check more details here if your community has been following green practices and apply by October 31st.

Chennai Buzz: Trees cut for Smart City, plans for new STPs, a Nature trail along the Cooum and more!

July 16, 2018 Sandhya Raju

What’s happening, or set to happen, in your city? A quick look at some of the more important headlines from Chennai last week, as you start a new one!

Chennai Buzz : Metro footfalls dip, Parks maintenance to be privatised, new desalination plant and more!

June 4, 2018 Sandhya Raju

Chennai Metro plans last mile connectivity even as usage falls after period of free rides, Corporation proposes privatising maintenance of parks, Pallikaranai marsh restoration continues, and a mega desalination plant is on the anvil, in this week’s news round up