Civic | Citizen Matters, Chennai

Chennai Buzz: Hospital docs contract COVID | Pollution up again | Dip in Metrowater revenue

May 23, 2020 News Desk

Yet another week comes to an end but Chennai remains the state’s COVID hotspot. Catch the key numbers and highlights on the front over the week that passed.

How RWAs can help Chennai Corporation during Lockdown 4.0

May 20, 2020 News Desk

As Lockdown 4.0 begins, some relaxation is inevitable, leading to increased interaction among citizens. What can RWAs do at this time to ensure that the fight against COVID-19 remains as strong now?

Chennai Buzz: No gatherings till May 28th | ‘Touch-free’ airport experience | Elephant Gate Bridge progress

May 17, 2020 News Desk

Will Tasmac outlets open in Chennai during lockdown 4.0? How will the airport experience of travellers change after the pandemic? Key news highlights from the week that went by

Chennai Buzz: Relaxed lockdown rules | More localised weather reports soon| CMRL’s post lockdown plan

May 11, 2020 News Desk

Catch the latest developments on the COVID battlefront as well as other important news from your city over the week that passed

Chennai Buzz: A new officer in COVID-19 battle | Water levels up | Step forward for smart city projects

May 3, 2020 News Desk

Catch the latest developments on the COVID battlefront as well as other important news from your city over the week that passed

Surprised by your electricity bill this month? Here’s what TNEB says

April 30, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Noticed that your electricity bill is the same as for the last cycle? Or much less than what you expected? No, it’s not a waiver!

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 updates | Water bodies flow cleaner | Metro maintenance activity

April 27, 2020 News Desk

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

Which are the containment zones in Chennai and how is life in these areas?

April 22, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Does your street fall within a containment zone? How many such areas are there in Chennai? What are the restrictions in place in these areas? Quick answers to the questions on top of your mind regarding hotspots and containment.

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 updates | Shut toilets leave homeless in the lurch | Metro rail work to resume…and more

April 20, 2020 News Desk

How is the city dealing with COVID-19? How are the homeless coping with public toilets being shut because of the lockdown? What’s the scene at the Koyambedu wholesale market? A quick recap of some important updates from your city over the week that passed.

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

How to get a travel pass in Chennai during the COVID-19 lockdown

April 4, 2020 News Desk

According to revised norms, the Chennai Corporation is issuing travel passes to citizens only for three reasons – marriage, death and medical emergency. Read this to know if you are eligible for an emergency travel pass and how you may get one, if you are.

Novel way to beat novel coronavirus: Chennai uses university-developed drones for disinfection

April 3, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

With the number of COVID-19 patients increasing, four drones developed by Anna University students have been deployed in Chennai to disinfect places where people congregate in large numbers. We spoke to a member of the team that developed these.

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 updates | Multilevel parking at T Nagar | HC relaxes condition for packaged water plants…and more

March 29, 2020 News Desk

The coronavirus pandemic has predictably dominated news in the city over the last week. Along with the latest on the COVID front, check out some other important news from the city.

Spare a thought for those who are risking their lives to keep the city clean

March 28, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Even as the numbers of infected Coronavirus patients are on the rise, most of Chennai’s conservancy workers continue to report to work daily, with minimal, and often zero, protective gear. What can we do to help this vulnerable group?

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 city update | FOMRRA petition to CM | Madras HC seeks DPR for Loop Road

March 22, 2020 News Desk

How is Chennai preparing to battle the coronavirus pandemic? What is Madras HC’s take on the proposed Loop Road project? Why are OMR residents opposing the second Tirumala Tirupati shrine? Read here.

Chennai Buzz: Primary schools shut | Smart Carts for Marina vendors | Water supply cut for S Chennai…and more

March 16, 2020 News Desk

A recap of some key civic developments last week, from all over the city

Banners and hoardings to be back on city streets, much to citizens’ dismay

March 10, 2020 V Sriram

The rules have been relaxed for the erection of banners for social, religious and political events, increasing the possibility of reappearance of banners and hoardings across the city.

Chennai Buzz: Quarantine facility in Chennai | World Bank push for CUMTA | Upgrades for GCC shopping complexes…and more

March 9, 2020 News Desk

How is Chennai coping in the face of the coronavirus scare? What was discussed at the recent meet between World Bank and state officials on urban mobility and the transport sector? Catch these and other important headlines from the city over the week that went by.

Chennai Buzz: HC warning for groundwater users | Protests against Marina Loop Road | Land reclassification data online…and more

February 29, 2020 News Desk

A recap of some of the most important headlines from the city over the week that went by

Chennai Buzz: Platform ticket hike at Chennai Central | HC orders survey of buildings along ECR | Rs 400 cr for clearing Perungudi yard …and more

February 23, 2020 News Desk

Catch up on important civic news from around the city for the week that just went by!