GCC report flags rising tides
‘One-sixth of city may permanently go under water; 100 m of coastal area could submerge in 5 yrs’
New towns in CMA to be developed systematically
This will be key in the development of new towns in Tirumazhisai, Minjur, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu that were announced by Minister S...
Public not consulted before starting SWD works, say residents
Recently, the GCC was forced to stop storm water drain works (SWD) in Besant Nagar due to residents’ opposition.
GCC uses QR codes to seize fake green plastics
A Chennai Corporation official said that all sanitary inspectors have smartphones and have been asked to scan the QR codes to ascertain genuineness.
New Act on anvil to let Corpns seize property for tax default
The new Act will also allow property owners to self-declare the size and usage of the properties, based on which the civic body will calculate and...
New Bridges to ease your traffic woes
Thanks to the CM’s announcement allocating funds to build flyovers in the city, the GCC will be floating tenders soon, to build them at arterial...
Victoria Hall to turn into hangout spot with food courts soon
According to a Corporation official, a detailed project report (DPR) has been prepared by architects and consultants to restore the building.
Prodded by World Bank, GCC eyes Rs 2,800 cr addl revenue
As per the Chennai City Partnership Programme, the World Bank, along with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has agreed to allocate funds to...
