Articles for City Chennai

Greater Chennai Corporation aims for ‘pothole-free’ city in six months
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Greater Chennai Corporation aims for ‘pothole-free’ city in six months

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation has promised its residents a ‘pothole-free’ city in six months amid repeated complaints of damaged roads from them. The promise comes as the civic body plans to acquire 15 mobile jet patchwork machines to expedite the repair of potholes on bus route and interior roads. Additionally, NSC Bose Road, near Mint Street, and multiple streets in …

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I am a Chennai boy: Bunny
1 month, 1 week ago

I am a Chennai boy: Bunny

Deccan Chronicle  

Tollywood star Allu Arjun, who was in Chennai for the pre-release event of Pushpa 2 - The Rule, capitalised on his connection with the city, beginning his speech with the Tamil salutation ‘Vannakam Tamil makkale!’ “I am a ‘Chennai boy’,” Arjun declared. Though urged to speak Telugu, he insisted on using Tamil “as a mark of respect for this land.” …

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Letters to The Editor — September 2, 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Letters to The Editor — September 2, 2024

The Hindu  

Distressing incident The report on an elderly train passenger being abused over suspicion of carrying beef was disturbing to read. Such incidents are being reported often from States ruled by the BJP and its allies and hardly evoke the desired kind of response from either civil society or political parties. Manohar Alembath, Kannur, Kerala Chennai night race Speed racing on …

Formula 4 race: organisers expect event to boost Chennai’s economy
4 months, 1 week ago

Formula 4 race: organisers expect event to boost Chennai’s economy

The Hindu  

With Chennai, known as the ‘Detroit of South Asia’, set to host the Formula 4 race from Saturday, the organisers are expecting that the event would boost the city’s profile and economy. Many will come to the city to watch the race from overseas and other States; this will boost tourism,” he said, adding, “We are confident that the event …

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Shop handmade apparel and stationery themed on Madras Day
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shop handmade apparel and stationery themed on Madras Day

The Hindu  

Kollywood shots @ Mahaxarts “The city and its layered history is my muse in most of my personal projects,” says city-based artist-illustrator Mahalakshmi Somasundar who launched Mahaxarts in 2021. Upwards of ₹35, @mahaxarts on Instagram Beach bommais @ Odd Trunk Inspired by Chennai’s everyday life, illustrator Riddhi Rohit’s designs are rooted in her love for the city’s culture. “With our …

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Life in the day of Chennai folks
5 months ago

Life in the day of Chennai folks

The Hindu  

Is it already that time of the year? Even as Chennaiites slipped into the lull of the quotidien, since the last Madras Day, the earth has had its annual revolution around the sun. August is upon us, and it is time to drum up excitement for the one week that this city truly celebrates itself unfettered. While historically the actual …

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Chennai floods a call for integrating climate action in masterplans
1 year ago

Chennai floods a call for integrating climate action in masterplans

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai on December 4, killing many people and marooning tens of thousands of residents. The city is now planning to integrate the climate action plan into its third masterplan, which will come into force by 2026 and guide the development of the Chennai Metropolitan Area for the next 20 years. In Chennai for example, the Chennai Metropolitan …

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Solid waste management in urban areas: Here’s why residents of Chennai in Tamil Nadu must use two bins for dry and wet waste at home to help Greater Chennai Corporation
1 year, 3 months ago

Solid waste management in urban areas: Here’s why residents of Chennai in Tamil Nadu must use two bins for dry and wet waste at home to help Greater Chennai Corporation

The Hindu  

“I was taught source segregation in my school and we practise it there regularly. It’s not customary,” said a Class X student of a private school, residing in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board unit at Royapuram under Zone 5 of the Greater Chennai Corporation. Complaints were filed, even on the social media, with the Chennai Corporation from across the city …

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Madras Day | Black and yellow taxis, symbols of a bygone era in Chennai
1 year, 4 months ago

Madras Day | Black and yellow taxis, symbols of a bygone era in Chennai

The Hindu  

If one says ‘taxi’ to twenty-somethings today, chances are they will whip out their smartphone to ‘book’ a car. A news report from the day says, “Taxis in Madras City hereafter will have their bodies painted in two different colours, yellow at the top, and black in the body.” Rule already in vote The report also noted that there were …

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Gold, silver prices on April 19: Check latest rates in your city
1 year, 8 months ago

Gold, silver prices on April 19: Check latest rates in your city

Hindustan Times  

Golf prices marginally dropped on Wednesday with 10 grams of 22 carat gold priced at ₹55,850, a decrease of ₹90 from previous day’s figures, Goodreturns website reported. Meanwhile, 10 grams of 24 carat gold was set at ₹ ₹60,920, the data showed. Silver prices also declined slightly with 10 grams of the metal valued at ₹774, a ₹11 decrease from …

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T.N. Budget | Global Sports City for Chennai; new scheme to help civil service aspirants
1 year, 9 months ago

T.N. Budget | Global Sports City for Chennai; new scheme to help civil service aspirants

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced that it would set up a state-of-the-art Global Sports City in Chennai which would promote the development of sports, and help the city emerge as a favoured destination for leading sports events. Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, while presenting the State Budget in the Assembly, said the sports city would be set up …

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Petrol Price Above Rs 100 In Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata; Check Latest Petrol, Diesel Rates in Your City
1 year, 9 months ago

Petrol Price Above Rs 100 In Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata; Check Latest Petrol, Diesel Rates in Your City

News 18  

Petrol and Diesel Price Update On March 11: Petrol and diesel prices, which usually get updated at 6 am every day, have not budged a single point since May 21 last year, when the government reduced the duties on the primary automotive fuels in the country. The price of petrol in Delhi on Saturday stood at Rs 96.72 per litre, …

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Chennai Rains: Record Downpour Leads To Inundation, Claims Two Lives
2 years, 2 months ago

Chennai Rains: Record Downpour Leads To Inundation, Claims Two Lives

ABP News  

Chennai: The first spell of rainfall immediately after the onset of northeast monsoon on October 29 created a record on Tuesday. The incessant downpour that started on Monday night continued till the wee hours of Wednesday leaving parts of the city inundated and some of the arterial roads waterlogged especially in the northern parts of the city. Several parts of …

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Covid-19: This metro city makes wearing of mask mandatory from today
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: This metro city makes wearing of mask mandatory from today

Live Mint  

The Greater Chennai Corporation on Tuesday announced that it will make it mandatory for the residents of Chennai to wear masks from today as the number of Covid-19 cases are showing an upward trend in the city. A team comprising of health inspectors has been formed to monitor whether people adhere to covid-19 appropriate behaviour in public places, an official …

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I-League 2021-22: AIFF bars former champions Chennai City FC from participating in upcoming season
3 years, 1 month ago

I-League 2021-22: AIFF bars former champions Chennai City FC from participating in upcoming season

Firstpost  

Kenkre FC, who finished second in the I-League qualifiers, will replace the former champion. New Delhi: Former champions Chennai City FC were on Saturday barred from participating in the upcoming I-League after failing to comply with AIFF’s club licensing regulations. “The AIFF Club Licensing Committee has taken strong exception to Chennai City FC for failing to comply with most of …

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Tamil Nadu rains: Parts of Chennai still waterlogged; most subways reopened
3 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu rains: Parts of Chennai still waterlogged; most subways reopened

India Today  

The residents of Chennai heaved a sigh of relief after the India Meteorological Department said that the city will receive light to moderate rainfall in the coming days. The inspection of stormwater drain works and water stagnation was carried out by senior Greater Chennai Corporation officials and at least 600 pumps were pressed into service to drain out the water. …

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Pounding rain keeps Chennai on alert
3 years, 2 months ago

Pounding rain keeps Chennai on alert

The Hindu  

Heavy overnight rain led to flooding in several areas of Chennai on Sunday. In pictures | Heavy showers batter Chennai, roads inundated Following rain in the catchment areas leading to heavy inflows, the State Government gradually began releasing surplus water from reservoirs around Chennai including Poondi and Chembarambakkam. While Chennai received over 20 cm of rainfall, 10 districts including Karur, …

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T.N. Assembly polls | Polling largely peaceful in Chennai
3 years, 9 months ago

T.N. Assembly polls | Polling largely peaceful in Chennai

The Hindu  

April 06, 2021 05:24 pm | Updated 05:24 pm IST - CHENNAI Polling was largely peaceful in Chennai, across constituencies, on Tuesday. City police commissioner Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal was seen visiting sensitive areas and issuing instructions to police personnel on the ground, to ensure the smooth conduct of polls. Polling was largely peaceful without any incident.” The Commissioner also distributed …

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Chennai rains: Surplus water from Chembarambakkam Reservoir to be released as heavy downpour lashes city
4 years ago

Chennai rains: Surplus water from Chembarambakkam Reservoir to be released as heavy downpour lashes city

Firstpost  

Chennai: Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its suburbs since early Tuesday, prompting authorities to gear up for releasing surplus water from the Chembarambakkam Reservoir here and alert people living on the banks of the Adyar river to be on the vigil. Officials said about 500 cusecs of surplus water would be released from Chembarambakkam Reservoir, one of the major sources …

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COVID-19: Chennai City players appeal to obey lockdown rules amid pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Chennai City players appeal to obey lockdown rules amid pandemic

The Hindu  

Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a standstill as people are required to stay at home in order to help control the spread of the virus. Chennai City FC stars Charles Anandraj and Sriram Boopathi urged people across the country to do the same, saying that we shall overcome the situation ‘together’. Together, we will overcome …

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AFC Cup: Chennai City salvages 2-2 draw with Maziya
4 years, 9 months ago

AFC Cup: Chennai City salvages 2-2 draw with Maziya

The Hindu  

Chennai City FC's AFC Cup campaign began with a 2-2 draw with Maziya Sports and Recreation Club at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. RELATED| While the next three shots came from the visiting side, it was largely forced to rely on long rage efforts – with two of them on-target but easy pickings for the home side's 'keeper Nauzet …

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I-League 2019-20: Shibil Muhammed’s brace not enough to save Gokulam Kerala from narrow loss to Chennai City FC
4 years, 11 months ago

I-League 2019-20: Shibil Muhammed’s brace not enough to save Gokulam Kerala from narrow loss to Chennai City FC

Firstpost  

Defending champions Chennai City FC got the better of Gokulam Kerala 3-2 in an entertaining southern derby of the I-League in Kozhikode on Thursday. Kozhikode: Defending champions Chennai City FC got the better of Gokulam Kerala 3-2 in an entertaining southern derby of the I-League in Kozhikode on Thursday. A change in the formation worked wonders for Chennai as a …

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I-League: Chennai City defeats Gokulam Kerala in dramatic encounter
4 years, 11 months ago

I-League: Chennai City defeats Gokulam Kerala in dramatic encounter

The Hindu  

Chennai City’s title defence is back on track. The game ended with Gokulam’s eight men against Chennai’s 10; the visiting side’s Mashoor Shereef also earned a red card. With just a couple of minutes left in the opening half, Adolfo Araujo received a long ball from B. Sriram and slotted it past the advancing goalkeeper Vigneshwaran Baskaran; it was a …

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I-League: Gokulam Kerala hosts struggling Chennai City
5 years ago

I-League: Gokulam Kerala hosts struggling Chennai City

The Hindu  

Gokulam Kerala is one of the better sides in the I-League, and it found form in time for the competition, lifting the Durand Cup in sensational fashion and then reaching the semifinals of the Sheikh Kamal international tournament in Bangladesh. In these early days of the league, it hasn't done badly to score seven points from four games. “A player …

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