Chennai: Madras high court directed Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and the state health department to conduct a comprehensive survey throughout the state within four weeks to identify hotspots of water stagnation and mosquito breeding.The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan directed GCC to ensure regular cleaning of drains,…
Chennai: Metasports Interactive, a mobile gaming company has raised $20 million in funding from London-based Metica to support the growth of its competitive multi-player cricket game.The capital will be deployed towards scaling marketing and user acquisition, as it targets the next phase of global expansion, the company said in a statement. The funding comes along…
Chennai: The skywalk across Grand Southern Trunk Road connecting Kilambakkam bus terminus and the newly constructed suburban railway station is expected to be completed and opened to the public in May. The work has overshot multiple deadlines, forcing commuters to continue darting across GST Road through high-speed traffic to reach the MTC and mofussil terminus.Officials…
Chennai: A lawyer has moved Madras high court alleging leakage of water in C P Pavala Vannan Subway in Saidapet. He alleged that two-wheeler riders and cyclists who use the subway face a lot of difficulties and hardship while passing through the subway. Admitting the petitionon Monday, Justice Abdul Quddhose directed the Southern Railway, Greater…
Chennai: A Greater Chennai Corporation waste segregation unit has been steadily eating up space on Sridevikuppam Main Road at Valasaravakkam, inconveniencing motorists and residents.Branching off from Arcot Road, the area houses small-scale industries, independent homes, gated communities and a TNHB plot. Waste segregation happens on the roadside and a portion adjoining the corner has been…
Chennai: The busy Gandhi Mandapam junction near the Indian Institute of Technology Madras will be signal-free once state highways department completes the widening of the Sardar Patel Road.Traffic police say the plan is that vehicles from Guindy to Kotturpuram will have a free left, while those heading from Kotturpuram to Guindy will be diverted to…
Chennai: BA (Labour Management) and MA (Labour Management), PG Diploma in Labour Administration (PGDLA) (part-time) and Diploma in Labour Laws with Administrative Law are the courses for which Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies (TILS), Ambattur, has invited applications for the 2026–27 academic year. The UG and PG degree courses are affiliated to the University…
Travellers entering Chennai from Andhra Pradesh via Gummidipoondi receive a poor welcome to the city, with the NH-16 stretch till Madhavaram lacking even basic roadside amenities.The entry point near the toll plaza doesn’t have proper eateries, cafés, or restrooms, leaving motorists with little option for a break after long drives. Tourists heading to waterfalls in…
Chennai: Motorists heading towards Tidel Park on OMR need to be watchful while turning right near the Indira Nagar MRTS station as several vehicles take a wrong-side U-turn at the spot, leading to risk of collision with incoming vehicles.Soon after the L-shaped Madhya Kailash flyover was opened, traffic police installed a signal near the MRTS…
Chennai: Madras high court has issued notice to Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and the Chennai district administration, on a writ petition seeking action against illegal occupation of residential apartments for commercial purposes in Mannadi area, resulting in illegal parking and occupation of public roads by commercial vehicles dealing with chemicals, plastic materials, iron and steel.Admitting…
