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Civic issues that impact the day-to-day life of Chennaiites, and how citizens engage and address them at the city as well as neighbourhood level.

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Poor maintenance turns Adambakkam park into a safety hazard

May 17, 2022 SP Nalan

Poor maintenance has made play areas in an Adambakkam park unusable. Similar issues across Chennai parks must be recognised and addressed.

Suburban rail - Thiruvanmiyur MRTS station
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Chennai Buzz: MRTS stations to get food stalls | Medavakkam flyover inaugurated..and more!

May 14, 2022 News Desk

MRTS stations to get F & B stalls ; Mass clean-up drive organised by civic body. Catch this and more news!

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Chennai Buzz: Lighthouse Station under Metro Phase 2 | App for MTC riders ..and more!

May 7, 2022 News Desk

MTC has launched an app for riders to track buses ; Marina Beach Light House to get a Metro Station. Catch this and more news from Chennai!

perungudi dumpyard
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Chennai Buzz: Fire in Perungudi dumpyard | Spike in vegetable prices…and more

April 30, 2022 News Desk

Fires broke out in Perungudi dumpyard and RGGGH ; raw sewage flowing into Chennai rivers finds CMWSSB. Catch this and more news!

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Chennai Buzz: Mask mandate returns | Phased fight against flooding..and more!

April 23, 2022 News Desk

Marina beach of Chennai is set to be developed for Blue Flag tag ; wearing masks has once again become mandatory. Catch this and more news!

chennai pedestrian crossing
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How can Chennai improve pedestrian safety?

April 20, 2022 G Ananthakrishnan

Chennai can be made safe for pedestrians with raised crossings and coordination of signals. Accidents and deaths can be reduced as a result.

chennai smart classroom
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Chennai Buzz: Piped water in ECR and OMR | Smart classrooms for GCC schools…and more!

April 16, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Piped water supply and sewage connections for ECR and OMR; plans for an elevated corridor in Anna Salai and more

kathipara flyover
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Flyovers galore in Chennai but do we really need so many?

April 11, 2022 Varsha Venugopal

With the announcement of a slew of flyovers for the Chennai it is important to assess their impact and explore all alternatives.

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Chennai Buzz: Number of zones increased | Delivery personnel fined..and more!

April 9, 2022 News Desk

The number of zones in the city is set to rise to 22. New public toilets and flyovers are on the cards. Catch this and more news!

gender lab
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Chennai Buzz: Property tax hike on the cards | Gender lab inaugurated..and more

April 2, 2022 News Desk

Property tax in Chennai could see up to 150% hike. Civic body inaugurates a unique Gender Lab. Catch this and more from the week that passed.

gcc schools
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Chennai Buzz: Temperatures peak | Dip in reservoir water levels… and more!

March 26, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Chennai sees hottest day of the year; plans for GCC school upgrades; new tender for Metro from Sholinganallur.

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Chennai Buzz: New SWD projects | TN budget updates…and more!

March 19, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: New storm water drain projects with updated design; sparrow count in North Chennai increases…and more.

An e-toilet installed in Mylapore, Chennai
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Coming soon: A map and masterplan for Chennai toilets

March 18, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Chennai gears up for a Toilet Festival and a toilet fellowship organised by Recycle Bin. The team lays out the steps to create a toilet masterplan.

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Chennai Buzz: Rise in temperature due to urban sprawl | Number of rowdies up..and more!

March 12, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: As vegetation shrinks, Chennai becomes hotter; the police have some news of concern for citizens and Metro pillars get a makeover.

Drainage and sanitation woes of residents in Chennai resettlement colony
Civic

Residents in resettlement colonies struggle with many aspects of daily life: IRCDUC study

March 8, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Quality of life in Chennai’s resettlement colonies is hit hard by poor roads, shoddily-built homes and lack of access to basic civic amenities.

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