Clearance for industrial park near Pulicat Bird Sanctuary suspended
The villagers pointed out that the proposed park is within 5.5 kilometres from the sanctuary. The proposed site is reportedly a Ramsar protected area.
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.
New Act on anvil to let Corpns seize property for tax default
23 July 2022 1:09 AMThe 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...