Civic | Citizen Matters, Chennai

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!

Chennai Buzz: Mega streets project launched | Chennai named noisiest metro | Corporation takes to Miyawaki forests..and more

February 16, 2020 News Desk

What does the Complete Streets Framework hold for Chennai? What good news does CMRL have for cycle-owners? How is the Corporation implementing Miyawaki afforestation in the city? Stay updated on the latest news from your city.

Several mega projects lined up; a transformed Chennai in just a few years: Smart City CEO Raj Cherubal

February 16, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

With several Smart City projects well underway and many others slowly taking shape, what changes can Chennai look forward to in the coming months and years? Watch the final part of our interview with Raj Cherubal, CEO of Chennai Smart City Limited.

World Bank eyes Chennai for long-term engagement: Raj Cherubal, CEO, CSCL

February 12, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Wondering why some proposed Smart City projects in Chennai are rarely mentioned and seem far from fruition? Rest assured, for work on these are also on, behind the scenes, so as to ensure quality and lasting success. Continuing our series of interviews with smart city chief, Raj Cherubal.

Street parking to be charged soon in city: Raj Cherubal, CEO, CSCL

February 10, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

How has Chennai embraced smart bikes and what is in store for bike sharing in the future? How can parking be revamped in Chennai to reduce congestion? Watch our interview with Raj Cherubal, CEO of CSCL to find out.

Chennai Buzz: Coronavirus treatment only at govt hospitals | Treated water for vertical gardens | HC warning to unauthorised construction by hospitals…and more

February 9, 2020 News Desk

A round-up of some of the most important headlines from the city over the last week

“Every citizen should have a better quality of life in the city” : Raj Cherubal, CEO, Chennai Smart City Limited

February 6, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

When the Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015, Chennai was one of 20 cities selected in the first phase. In the first of a five-part series of interviews with the CEO of Chennai Smart City Limited, we explore the aims attached with the smart city mission in Chennai.

Chennai Buzz: Coronavirus test facility in city | CMRL in the red | Saving Marina from encroachment…and more

February 1, 2020 News Desk

A round-up of some of the most important headlines from the city over the last week

Source segregation in North Chennai up from 20% to more than 30% in just three months: P Akash, RDC North

January 31, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

North Chennai has its share of pressing problems, which are often more acute than in the southern and central areas of the city. We spoke to the Regional Deputy Commissioner (North) of the Chennai Corporation, P Akash and asked him about the initiatives and plans for the region.

Chennai Buzz: 20 lakh in fines for plastic use | Fees for garbage collection | Schoolkids’ fitness survey…and more

January 26, 2020 News Desk

Waste management, environmental activism, infrastructure work — catch the news from various fronts in the city over the week past.

Chennai Buzz: Traffic diversions this week | 15-day stay on public assembly | HC order to children’s hospital… and more

January 20, 2020 News Desk

Catch some of last week’s most important headlines that could have a bearing on life in the city.

Chennai Buzz: AC buses back in city | Rent law amendment | Metrowater plans…and more

January 12, 2020 News Desk

From changes in rent laws to plans of parastatal agencies such as MTC, CMRL and Metrowater, catch the important news of the week in this edition of Buzz.

Chennai Buzz: Evictions along Cooum | New parking lot at Central Metro | Fog disrupts flights..and more!

January 5, 2020 News Desk

Evictions continued along the banks of Cooum even as residents protested the move; a new parking facility is set to come up in central metro, and animal lovers have been asked to register to feed strays. Catch all this and more news from across the city!