Comprehensive flood master plan for Chennai on anvil as monsoon nears
According to a Chennai Corporation official, the project of preparing the master plan is being assisted by Japan International Cooperation Agency...
Stalin approves CMA expansion to 5,904 sqkm
The government had initially proposed to expand CMA to cover 8,878 sqkm to cover some parts of the Ranipet and Tiruvannamalai districts. However,...
Koyambedu market complex taps IIT-M study to go 100% solar
Study will also include the methods to reduce water usage. IIT-M will analyse the present water requirement and propose an action plan to reduce and...
Tamil Nadu’s mangrove cover doubles in 35 years: Study
As per the report ‘EnviStats India 2022’ released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Tamil Nadu had mangrove cover of 23 sq...
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...
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.
Storm water drain works damage city roads
According to GCC data, SWD works began on 790 roads and streets. “The Chennai Corporation is yet to remove earth dug up for the drain from the roads...
CUMTA set to prepare new mobility plan for expanded CMA
I Jeyakumar, special officer for CUMTA, said a consultant would be appointed by December or January to prepare the plan, which is expected to be ready...
