The persistent problems concerning to the pollution of the storm water drains have pushed the Chennai Corporation to kick off its own sewage treatment plants.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Ms. Jayalalithaa announced in the Legislative Assembly that a gift pack will be given to every child born in government hospital.
On 12th August, Tamil Nadu State Finance Minister, Mr. O. Panneerselvam informed in the Legislative Assembly that a new centre will be created for the welfare of the Tamil community living abroad.
Amma baby care kit
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Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday told the assembly that Amma baby care kits will be given to all babies born in government hospitals in the state.
Flu cases on the rise
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It may be that Ebola is in vogue in the city, however cases of flu are on the rise here. According to general practitioners, there is an increase in number of cases affected by flu by 20 per cent.
As there are widespread rains across the country due to Southwest monsoon, the central government has announced that the power shortage in the country has reduced to 3.9%.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has rebuked the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) for procuring power from about 23 co-generation and biomass power plants featuring in the state.
Traffic diversions on Independence Day
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The traffic police will a few modifications in traffic flow for Independence Day celebrations on Friday. They will be in effect from 6am until the function is over.
Film festival to celebrate artists
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Ashvita Fine Arts will organise a film festival on renowned artists on its campus in Besant Nagar from August 18 to 22.
Tamil Nadu social welfare minister B Valarmathi and Chennai mayor Saidai Duraisamy on Wednesday inaugurated a gym constructed by the city corporation at Gill Nagar playground in Choolaimedu.
KVB to handle Amma canteen collections
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The corporation on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Karur Vysya Bank to collect revenue from the 203 Amma canteens in the city daily.
Annual feast at Santhome church
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National Shrine of St Thomas Basilica will organise annual feast at Santhome cathedral church from August 15 to August 24.
