Felling of trees posing a threat to Pachaimalai hills
V Santhanam, an activist based in Chromepet, urged the government to convert the hill into a tourist destination as evidence of megalithic settlements...
Intelligent management system to integrate public transport in city
11 Sept 2022 1:15 AMThe Greater Chennai Corporation is all set to implement Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS), which would ensure seamless vehicular movement...
Harming nature leads to disasters: HC on eviction notice
4 Sept 2022 5:44 AMResidents of Koladi village in Ayanambakkam near Poonamallee filed a writ petition against the eviction notices issued by the district administration....
Development plans in offing for Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram towns
1 Sept 2022 9:31 AMBoth Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram fall outside the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) now, though there is a proposal under consideration to include...
Panel to decide on increasing FSI in aquifer recharge areas
23 Aug 2022 1:40 AMWhen asked, an official said the committee will comprise officials from the Geological Survey of India, CMDA, Metro Water and other related agencies....
New towns in CMA to be developed systematically
12 Aug 2022 8:53 PMThis 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
11 Aug 2022 1:35 AMRecently, 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
24 July 2022 1:30 AMA Chennai Corporation official said that all sanitary inspectors have smartphones and have been asked to scan the QR codes to ascertain genuineness.