Nirupama Viswanathan
On-street parking in Chennai to be extended
Buoyed by acceptance of the scheme, corpn to open up 12k spots
5 hours ago
Western side of Loop Road cleared, fish vendors dump catch on road
Fishers hold meeting, may refrain from venturing into sea in support of affected vendors
13 Apr 2023
Chennai Corporation's nursery plan gives hope to workers of TNUES
So far, only desilting of drains was being undertaken under the scheme
11 Apr 2023
Chennai's Kannagi Nagar pupils restore waterbodies
Now the lakes have walkways, and benches and officials from Chennai corporation said a proposal will be submitted to install lights around the water bodies.
03 Apr 2023
Chennai: Shenoy Nagar's Thiru Vi Ka park all set to be opened to public
The Thiru Vi Ka Park at Shenoy Nagar, which was closed for metro rail construction in 2011, will be thrown open to the public this week, according to senior corporation officials.
02 Apr 2023
Chennai corporation expects to keep revenue deficit down, focuses on education
Apart from a focus on infrastructure like roads and stormwater drains, this year education saw a significant jump in budgetary allocation with Rs 110 crore.
28 Mar 2023
2 years on, Chennai residents still dumbstruck by smart poles
These poles have alarm buttons, free wi-fi & a public address system
23 Mar 2023
Tamil Nadu to bring new legislation for SC-ST sub-plan
“While the allocation seems adequate, most of the funds are spent towards implementation of existing general schemes like the pension scheme.
21 Mar 2023
Udhaya’s stint may give sports a leg-up in budget
A dedicated centre for sports science in Chennai is likely to be set up to help improve the performance of sportspersons and minimise injury.
18 Mar 2023
Kannagi Nagar learns lessons of life by ‘heart’
A few months ago, when relentless rain was pounding the region one evening, the volunteers at the centre stood looking fixedly at the streets wondering if any kid would turn up that day.
12 Mar 2023
120 families of Chitra Nagar in no-man’s land
No word from authorities after 80 of 200 families living along Adyar banks were relocated to Athipattu last week
10 Mar 2023
A view of the city from Anna tower is just 10 days away
Entry to the tower, which was constructed in the 1960s, was closed to the public after a couple jumped to their death atop the tower in 2011.
08 Mar 2023
Civic body identifies 188 garbage hotspots across 15 zones in Chennai
Hotspots to be reviewed every 15 days; dumping of waste near these sites to attract `500 fine
06 Mar 2023
Tender norms to be revised to stop monopoly in park upkeep: Chennai councillors
The commissioner later told TNIE that a set of revised clauses for park maintenance have been submitted and is under scrutiny.
03 Mar 2023
Covid-19 adds to space crunch in Chennai's cemeteries
After surge in deaths during pandemic, graveyard caretakers in parts of city await new land allocation from the corporation.
27 Feb 2023
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