Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 29 (IANS) In a move to restore ecological balance and expand green cover, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has invited tenders to plant 1,500 native tree saplings on a reclaimed portion of the Kodungaiyur dump yard. The project, to be executed under two work packages, has been allocated … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch a new flagship health initiative of the state government, titled ‘Nalam Kaakkum Stalin’, on August 2 at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai’s Mylapore, government officials said on Monday. State Health Minister Ma. Subramanian inspected … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 26 (IANS) A breakthrough in the fight against child trafficking emerged in Chennai after city police uncovered a suspected trafficking racket operating in the Puzhal area. Two children, including a two-year-old girl, were rescued, and three women have been taken into custody in connection with the case. The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 23 (IANS) The second phase of expansion at Chennai International Airport is progressing rapidly, with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) setting March 2026 as the deadline for completion. A high-level team from New Delhi, led by AAI Chairman Vipin Kumar, inspected the ongoing works and is scheduled … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Heavy rain is expected to lash the Nilgiris district and the Ghat areas of Coimbatore district, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting intense rainfall activity at isolated locations on Tuesday. The warning comes as Tamil Nadu continues to witness a change in weather patterns driven … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 21 (IANS) As Chennai braces for the peak dengue season, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has intensified vector control and source reduction measures across the city following a sharp rise in dengue cases this year. From January to July 8, 2025, the city recorded 522 cases — up … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 19 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen the monitoring of solid waste management operations in the city, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has appointed a private agency to supervise the collection and transportation of solid waste in selected zones under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. While 14 of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 17 (IANS) As part of efforts to support Gig economy workers, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has launched dedicated lounges in Anna Nagar and T Nagar, equipped with air conditioning, power outlets, and toilets for food delivery partners and other Gig workers to rest between shifts. With more … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 17 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet districts, forecasting heavy rainfall of 6 to 12 cm on Thursday. The alert comes as a welcome relief for residents who have been experiencing hot and dry conditions over the … Read more