Astronomy enthusiasts can witness a partial solar eclipse today, marking the year’s first eclipse. However, it will not be visible from India. Unlike a total eclipse, this event will leave a portion of the sun visible, creating a crescent-like shape.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is constructing a state-of-the-art cattle shed in Royapuram to shelter stray and abandoned cows. The facility will accommodate 182 to 200 animals and is designed with spacious enclosures and murals to ensure a comfortable environment.
In a historic milestone, the Chennai Corporation collected ₹2,025 crore in property tax during the last financial year (2023-24), surpassing ₹2,000 crore for the first time. This marks an increase of ₹275 crore from the previous year’s ₹1,750 crore collection.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the bank holiday schedule for April 2025. Banks in Chennai will remain closed for 10 days, including public holidays, regional holidays, and regular weekend offs.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded the Operation and Maintenance contract for its 118.9 km Phase II network to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at a gross cost of ₹5,870 crore.
According to Knight Frank India, the residential market in Chennai had witnessed 10percent year on year growth in sales. In the first quarter of 2025, as many as 4357 units have been sold. There was an increase in the new launches also and 4576 units were launched. Information is that there has been 5percent year on year growth.
Creating awareness regarding menstrual hygiene is very importantl!!
On Thursday, 3rd April, an informative session was held by the management belonging to the Chennai Ayapakkam based government’s girl’s higher secondary school for creating awareness regarding menstrual hygiene among the students.