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Governance

A case for shifting the state capital from Chennai

October 12, 2020 V Sriram

The COVID-19 crisis has revived the debate over a shift of the TN capital to Madurai or Trichy. A look at some important factors that should guide the decision.

Health

Opinion: Chennai must not shift focus from testing as it enters Unlock 5.0

October 1, 2020 Varun Sukumar

The city’s COVID trajectory shows that it was able to contain spread only through sustained testing and isolation. It must stick to the strategy as it allows for phased reopening.

Health

Why we should not oppose Sunday lockdowns in Chennai

July 15, 2020 S Raghavan

The TN government has experimented with various moves to contain the spike in cases in Chennai, one of the latest being the Sunday lockdowns. Here’s how it could lead to positive results.

Society

From Sayyad Shah Pet to Saithappettai? Tamil Nadu’s latest renaming spree lacks logic

June 15, 2020 V Sriram

It is difficult to figure out why the suggested new spellings for these areas in the city are what they are, writes historian V Sriram.

Health

What are nurses, risking their lives in Chennai’s COVID wards, getting in return?

June 8, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Most nurses in government hospitals are slogging for hours in high risk conditions today, and taking back meagre amounts as salary.

Civic

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 updates | Garbage generation dips | Metro Water supply plans…and more

April 5, 2020 News Desk

A recap of important news from the city over the week that passed

Health

Testing for COVID19: Is Chennai doing enough?

March 17, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Even as Tamil Nadu reported only one positive case of novel Coronavirus since the emergence of the disease within India, which has since been eradicated, questions remain about the manner in which testing is being done and whether it is enough to rule out community spread. What are experts saying?

Economy

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.

Civic

Chennai Buzz: Crackdown on illegal banners | State mulls lowering traffic fines | Two-way traffic on Anna Salai stretch again

September 15, 2019 News Desk

Outrage over the tragic death of IT worker Subhasri Ravi, new plans of Metro Water, buzz over possible lowering of traffic fines under the new law — read more about these and other important news from the city in this week’s recap.

Civic

Chennai Buzz: Stormwater drain maintenance | Coming soon – water from Jolarpet | T Nagar makeover

July 8, 2019 News Desk

A quick recap of some important news from last week that’s likely to hold significant implications for life in the city

Civic

Chennai Buzz: Road accident data for Jan | Dip in water from Krishna | Cycle sharing launched…and more

March 2, 2019 News Desk

More bad news on Chennai water front, a new report on the city’s road safety record and the launch of a bike sharing programme under the smart city mission: Catch these and other noteworthy developments in the city over the last one week.

Civic

Many battles to fight before Chennai wins war against plastic

February 12, 2019 N S Parthasarathy

The goal of ensuring a plastic-free city is a step in the right direction, but the issue of dealing with the already existing and potential plastic waste in the system needs much deeper attention and careful handling.

Civic

“An opportunity for our state to show the way”: Rajendra Ratnoo on plastic ban

January 3, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

A chat with Rajendra Ratnoo, IAS, on the plastic ban in force and the plans of the state to promote eco-friendly alternatives.

Economy

What Chennai’s real estate sector tells prospective home buyers

December 28, 2018 Mahesh Kumar S T

Here is what the housing price index from the National Housing Board says about property price trends in the city. Under the circumstances, is renting a better option than buying a home?

Civic

Living with a ban on plastic: Tips from P Natarajan, Namma Ooru Foundation

December 14, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

In view of the upcoming plastic ban in the city, environmentalist P Natarajan explains the role of the government, NGOs and the people in ensuring successful implementation and the steps to be taken.

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