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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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Chennai Buzz: Power cut free T Nagar | Merger of CMA areas delayed …and more!

January 28, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: CMWSSB hikes water tariff; Suburban rail users of Chennai affected by delays in rake upgrades.

residents protest disused subway
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How citizen protests can help fix civic issues in Chennai

January 27, 2023 V Santhanam

Novel protests have helped fix many civic issues. Participation of residents as a collective has been key to addressing these challenges.

Vehicular emission
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Chennai Buzz: Disabled-friendly toilet in Marina | Lake-front development project…and more!

January 21, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Poor air quality in Chennai; Computerised ticketing missing in suburbs; Open defecation persists.

lift in an apartment in chennai
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Common electricity tariff hike in Chennai irks residents

January 20, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Residents of many small and medium-sized apartments have seen a steep increase in common area charges following the hike.

man viewing books at chennai book fair
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Chennai Buzz: Special buses for Pongal | Annual Chennai Book Fair underway..and more!

January 14, 2023 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor MTC buses; city streets to get new lamp posts.

Western toilet in a public toilet near Marina Beach
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Revamping the public toilets of Chennai

January 11, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

The civic body is working to identify models for public toilet operation and maintenance in the city, in order to eliminate open defecation.

suburban areas flooded after mandous
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Chennai suburbs battle civic issues even as real estate prices rocket

January 10, 2023 G Ananthakrishnan

Despite increasing prices of land in suburban areas of Chennai, the lack of civic amenities has been exposed by recent rains.

road with pothole
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Chennai Buzz: New water channels in Adyar | Fatal accidents decrease..and more!

January 7, 2023 News Desk

More news in the weekly recap: CAG study finds young people prefer private transport ; emissions from construction to form a major share by 2040.

public toilet in Chennai
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Photos tell the story of public toilets in Chennai

January 4, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Spot checks of public toilets in the city reveals much scope for improvement. While some toilets were usable, many were found broken or locked.

Thideer Nagar near Saidapet
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Editor’s choice: The three stories from Chennai that shook me

December 31, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Much was written about Chennai by our staff reporters, freelance journalists and citizen journalists in 2022. Here are some of my favourite stories.

hoardings in chennai
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Chennai Buzz: Area Sabha delimitation | Senior citizens bat for free MTC rides… and more!

December 24, 2022 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: updates on GCC river restoration work; garbage dumping in Madhavaram; risk from illegal hoardings.

road with pothole in padur
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Poor administration turns Padur roads into accident hot spots

December 23, 2022 Sathik Basha

Roads of Padur have suffered from extreme neglect. The administration has turned a blind eye to complaints of the residents despite accidents.

Worker drying the compost in South Cooum Road micro composting centre
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Chennai Buzz: Cyclone Mandous aftermath | Poor source segregation in the city…and more!

December 17, 2022 News Desk

More news in this weekly recap: RTI finds source segregation at 42% only; new sponge parks and bio-CNG plants to come up.

A resident adds to the growing mound of garbage beside an already overflowing bin at Kasi Chetty Street of Parrys Corner.
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Chennai Buzz: GCC prepared to deal with Cyclone Mandous | Plan for litter-free roads…and more!

December 10, 2022 News Desk

Other news in this weekly recap: Street dog census in January 2023; smart bike ridership disappoints; eviction notices to Ennore homes and shops.

Activities at the gym
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The transformation of a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur against all odds

December 8, 2022 Geeta Padmanabhan

The effort by residents to revive a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur is beginning to bear fruit despite some setbacks and opposition over the years.

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