Poor hygiene, unregulated slaughter, and unsafe meat handling plague GCC-run abattoirs in Chennai. Rotten meat, lack of inspections, and open waste disposal pose a serious public health risk. Experts warn that unsafe meat could be a major threat Greater Chennai Corporation

GCC council meetings see poor participation — councillors sign in, then vanish. Out of 200, barely 25 stayed as discussions began. 160 marked present, but no meaningful debate happened

Priya Kumaragurubaran (KGB) Chief Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் CMOTamilNadu Ma Subramanian - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் Office of Udhayanidhi Stalin Pls take action on such Councillors.. their job is to work towards public welfare, isn't it. Udhay - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் Chennai Updates Swedha Radhakrishnan

Monthly Greater Chennai Corporation council meetings turn into a time-pass for many councillors. This is a place once administered by chief minister M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் but now, it’s nothing close to its former glory. Though on paper there’s an attendance of 160/200 councillors during yesterday’s meet,

Starting Aug 1, Greater Chennai Corporation bans manual cleaning of stormwater drains & catch pits. GCC to use machines for safer, efficient clearing—aiming to prevent monsoon waterlogging. 1 lakh pits to be cleaned before NEM 2025

A delve into how a M.K.Stalin endorsed project has hardly kicked off in Chennai. In 2022, at a CUMTA meeting, CM urges officials to make pathways to schools safe for students by regulating traffic and upgrading infra. For TOIChennai

Chennai has slipped from 5th to 104th place in the Swachh Survekshan state level rankings 2024-25. Poor waste management, filthy public toilets, and almost no garbage segregation have pushed the city into a sanitation crisis. While the GCC blames citizens for poor feedback.

Parking in Chennai is now free as Texco’s contract has ended due to overcharging and corruption. If anyone asks for payment, refuse and report to the GCC helpline 1913 or via social media. A new smart parking system by CUMTA is being planned by Greater Chennai Corporation

Thousands of Chennai roads are still waiting for a proper re-lay, with over 900 untouched since 2021. Despite massive spending by Greater Chennai Corporation, poor planning and Metro water-related delays have left key areas struggling with potholes and unsafe surfaces. #ChennaiRoads

Dusty tables, rusted shelves, worn out and poorly maintained books, outdated editions, and inadequate digitalization is the state that Connemara -- one of the oldest public libraries in the city having some of the rarest books -- is in today TOIChennai

The widely circulated news about TN govt allowing euthanasia of wounded stray dogs is misleading. The news circulated is based on a TN gazette notification published in 2024 Sept on dog breeding policy, and it talks about euthanising mortally wounded, injured, terminally ill and

"SJ Hostel in Chennai, recently renamed by CM, and CM Kolathur Hostel are in deplorable condition. Students from various districts endure worminfested food, unclean drinking water, broken taps , non-functional geysers, and no Wi-Fi , severely impacting their daily lives studies.

One of Chennai's oldest shopping street chokes from illegal vendors and vehicle parking despite Madras HC passing multiple directions. Pedestrians have to squeeze between buses and 100s of HONKING vehicles just to walk 50 meters Thank you Swedha Radhakrishnan for highlighting this issue

Despite 2,039 temp staff & 25% workers back from protest, garbage remains uncleared in several areas in Royapuram and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar zones as NULM strike against sanitation privatisation enters Day 10, sparking public health concerns Greater Chennai Corporation

#Madurai turns political battlefield! #Vijay’s #TVK rally with 1.5 lakh cadres, drone logistics & mega stage sets stage for #TamilNadu2026, Will it silence critics? WATCH | youtu.be/1W73QZid5_k?fe… The Federal #TVKMaduraiMaanadu #TVKVijay #MaduraiManadu

Chennai’s iconic Victoria Public Hall remains shut despite ₹40+ crore spent over years on repeated “minor restorations.” GCC now says the hall will reopen on Nov 20, with a museum to follow Greater Chennai Corporation CMOTamilNadu

Illegal parking is taking over Chennai’s roads, forcing pedestrians onto the streets as Greater Chennai Corporation & Greater Chennai Traffic Police neglect. With no enforcement or designated parking zones, vehicles now choke hospitals, metro stations and key corridors. The city is paying for officials apathy

Heavy rain has once again exposed recurring structural issues at Cholavaram reservoir, with officials citing seepage and rising water pressure. Temporary tarpaulin covers are in place, but experts warn that without permanent rehabilitation, such damage will keep returning

After years of restoration, Madhavaram Lake will open for jet ski rides and boating, emerging as a new leisure destination in North Chennai

After the BSNL Anna Salai fire, phone and internet services are yet to be fully restored. Services have been disrupted for nearly a week. Customers say there is no clarity on restoration timelines or grievance redressal BSNL_Chennai