City gets better way of waste disposal
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A new method of disposal of waste materials is to reach our city soon.
Fire at State Bank of India in Parrys
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A devastating fire swept through the second floor of a British-era structure housing two State Bank of India branches on Beach Road in Parrys on Saturday afternoon.
Round the clock help desks have been opened at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in an effort to make visits to government hospital less stressful.
On Monday, the Chennai Corporation has planned to convene a public consultation regarding constructing a flyover starting from Ega Theatre junction till Valluvar Kottam.
Water treatment plant in Koyambedu
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SIPCOT is jointly working with Chennai Metrowater to establish a 45MLD capacity tertiary treated reverse osmosis plant in Koyambedu to supply treated water to industrial parks in a Kancheepuram district.
Tucking away in this diverse bioregion lies Cheyyur Taluk, in Kancheepuram District approximately 75 km south of Chennai – a cornerstone of the ecological, cultural and social heritage of Tamil Nadu.
Applications have been invited from eligible girls, studying in classes of 7, 8 and 9 and aspiring to become sportspersons, for admission to special sports hostels run by the State government.
National Highways Authority of India has introduced a prepaid swipe card at four toll plazas in the city and a dedicated lane for those using such cards.
Railway police have set up a prepaid auto counter near the main entrance of Egmore railway station. There are 83 autorickshaws at the counter and it will be increased to 150.
Velacherry to get 2 flyovers
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Velachery will receive a major infrastructure boost this year, with the highways department planning to start work on two new elevated roads and a skywalk in the locality that is expected to soon become one of the city’s busiest hubs.
Mayor conducts check at Amma canteen
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Mayor Saidai S Duraisamy on Thursday conducted a surprise check at an Amma canteen on Bharati Salai, Royapettah.
Martial arts training for tribal girls
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The Tamil Nadu state government has decided to train tribal girls in the martial art of karate in their schools in a bid to encourage self-defence among girls.
There are two major projects proposed for the Mylapore neighborhood among the many announced by the state government in the state Assembly. These cover housing for the poor and public services.
Changes in suburban train services
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Due to line block to facilitate engineering works between Vandalur - Kattangulattur in Chennai Beach – Chengalpattu section, the following changes will be made in suburban train services for 12 days.
Fire Breaks Out in DLF IT Park
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Fire broke out in the cafeteria of the DLF IT Park that was located on the ground floor of the D Block 11-storeyed building at 10 am.
R.K. Mutt Road to be widened
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The Chennai Corporation has decided to widen R.K. Mutt Road.
