Tamil Nadu government Citizen Matters, Chennai

Coronavirus scare: Is Chennai prepared to halt the disease in its tracks?

March 14, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Though Tamil Nadu has had only one reported Corona virus case so far, the city government, authorities and individuals must all take the needed measures to prevent the spread of the disease. How well prepared is Chennai today? A reality check by Citizen Matters Chennai.

“Rethink urban development”: Author of new book on 2015 Chennai floods

July 19, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Krupa Ge, author of Rivers Remember, speaks about the research that went into writing the book and key learnings for Chennai and other cities from the floods of 2015.

Way behind in conserving heritage, what will Chennai showcase to the future?

September 28, 2018 V Sriram

Chennai certainly appears to lag behind when it comes to heritage conservation. The latest metro to steal a march over it is Kolkata, which is close to completing the restoration of two magnificent structures, of the colonial era. Are beach memorials and commemorative arches the only legacy we want to leave behind?

Kodambakkam to Egmore for Rs.14, with a Metro ride thrown in!

September 7, 2018 G Ananthakrishnan

Several Chennai Metro stations wear a deserted look even at peak hours because they cannot be accessed easily. When will the government address the critical issue of last mile connectivity from Metro stations?