 | GCC’s upcoming 90 toilets to leave no carbon footprintExisting toilets in 280 locations in the city will also be renovated under the same public-private partnership, but they won’t be brought under the IGBC ambit. |
 | Licence fee to buildings with Floor Space Index area of more than 100 sq m to be doubled“To reduce the burden for economically weaker section, the fees may not be revised if the builtup area is less than 100 sq m,” the resolution read. |
 | Ahead of rain, corporation’s disaster plan identifies vulnerable areas in ChennaiReal-time forecast system for 3 river basins; flood-prone areas drop from 561 in ’21 to 37 in ’22 |
 | Rs 2,893 crore supplementary estimates presentedA sum of Rs 277 crore has been set aside for the comprehensive upgrade of 45 government polytechnic institutions across the state, and Rs 139 crore for the Adyar river restoration project. |
 | Ambattur sanitary workers seek regularisation of jobs in ChennaiAfter a lot of struggle, our salary was revised two months ago, but there is no week off. We want our work to be regularised,” she said. |
 | Cannot track progress of complaints on Chennai Corporation portal, say residentsMany residents complain that they are unable to track the progress of their petitions on the portal and in some cases, petitions are marked completed without any concrete action being taken. |
 | Off the cuff: No changes at the helm-etMayor R Priya said that the rules are the same for everyone and that she cannot be granted an exemption. |
 | Cattle on streets may get owners Rs 5,000 fineAs of September 16, a total of 3,468 stray cattle heads were seized by the corporation this year. The seized animals have been impounded in sheds at Perambur and Pudupettai. |
 | Udhayanidhi launches survey to map travel behaviour of ChennaitesThe exercise, taken up by CUMTA involves improving the accuracy of findings utilising big data about various aspects of transportation priorities in Chennai. |
 | Celebrating Chennai on a chariotOn Sunday, children took a tour of the city on horse-drawn carriages, viewing its iconic buildings and listening to stories. |
 | Chennai Corporation, CMDA want new body to stop illegal constructionsSources said this would provide powers to the commissioner to monitor even unauthorised high-rise buildings, which come under the purview of CMDA. |
 | Stray cattle continue to rule the streets despite crackdown by Chennai CorporationTNIE spotted 30 cattle in a 5km radius in Triplicane; owners claim animals not creating problems |
 | Entries invited for Chennai DayThe corporation has also invited ideas from the public to redesign public places and settlement areas in the city. |
 | Stray dog menace continues to bite Chennai16,787 dog attacks recorded till June this year, up to 90 complaints registered per day |
 | Greater Chennai Corporation to crack whip on stray cattleLetting out cattle has become habitual, said corporation veterinary officer Dr Kamal Hussain. |
 | Cracking the whip: State government to introduce licensing for beach horses in Chennai“The only way to improve the situation is to regulate the business. We will microchip all the 150-odd horses in Chennai, predominantly used for joyrides on Marina. |
 | Few takers for corporation pet licences in ChennaiOwners say online registration confusing, dept promises to fix glitches based on feedback |
 | HC seeks explanation from GCC commissioner on 400 teachers post remaining vacant for ten yearsA division bench expresses shock over vacancies impacting studies of the students. |
 | Work to lay sewer lines in Thalankuppam beginsMore than 60 cops deployed in the area to prevent any incident |
 | Rs 9 crore allocated for renovating Amma canteensDeputy mayor says allocation hiked as CM wants scheme benefitting poor to continue |
