The Greater Chennai Corporation is working on making MTC bus stops and other public spaces in Chennai safer for women. They are planning to build new bus stops, improve lighting, enhance pedestrian access, and make infrastructure accessible for disabled individuals. This project is based on a six-month study that examined infrastructure at 250 locations and…
Former minister S P Velumani and 10 officials from Greater Chennai Corporation are being investigated by DVAC for alleged corruption in storm water drain and road work tenders in 2018. The FIR is the fourth against Velumani since DMK came to power in 2021. DVAC found that rules were violated in tender allocation, causing a…
The Nandanam, T Nagar, and Teynampet areas in Chennai are facing serious flood threats this monsoon due to a clogged and sewage-laden canal. Encroachments and uncleared shrubs have reduced the canal’s capacity, and sewage and garbage are being dumped into it, further narrowing the passage. The Greater Chennai Corporation has cleared parts of the canal…
Despite the strike being called off by sanitary workers in Chennai, many streets in four zones of the city are still facing issues with overflowing dumpsters and uncollected garbage. The strike was in protest of the privatization of waste management in these zones, which generate 2,500 tonnes of waste daily. The absence of workers has…
The Greater Chennai Corporation has halted the restoration of the MGR canal, leading to potential floods in low-lying areas of KK Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Jafferkhanpet, and MGR Nagar. The Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust has not released funds for the project, which aimed to improve floodwater drainage by deepening the canal and building a retaining wall….
The Manali Kadapakkam lake in North Chennai is being restored and transformed into a vibrant eco-park with various amenities and play activities for children. The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated the desilting and levelling of bunds as part of a restoration project funded by the Asian Development Bank. The eco-park will feature boating, a skating…
The Greater Chennai Corporation’s town vending committee has approved four vending zones in the city to provide a cleaner and more organized shopping experience. These zones will be located in different areas of the city, with a total of 150 shops of various categories being earmarked. Proper licenses, including food safety licenses, will be issued…