Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has initiated an independent environmental and social audit of 28 major water supply and underground sewerage projects being implemented across 21 urban local bodies, while also commissioning a dedicated study on manual scavenging and hazardous sewer-cleaning practices as part of its urban infrastructure reforms. The projects are being executed under the Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Programme (TNCRUDP), a six-year World Bank-ass…
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Chennai, July 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP President, Nainar Nagenthran, on Thursday appeared before the George Town Magistrate Court in Chennai and received a copy of the chargesheet filed in the alleged ₹3.99-crore cash seizure case linked to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The court adjourned the matter to July 30 and directed all accused to appear for the next hearing.The case stems from a major cash seizure made on April 6, 2024, when officials of the Election Commission’s Flying Squad interce…
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) Chennai’s groundwater table recorded a sharp decline in June following a prolonged dry spell, raising fresh concerns over water availability in several suburban areas that depend heavily on bore wells for domestic use.According to data released by Chennai Metrowater, the city’s average groundwater level dropped by 0.47 metres in June compared to May.The average depth across 15 monitored locations fell from 5.66 metres in May to 6.13 metres in June, reflecting widesprea…
Chennai, June 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn tenders floated to appoint consultancy firms for preparing detailed feasibility reports (DFRs) on municipal solid waste collection and transportation under the public-private partnership (PPP) model in 12 municipal corporations, following criticism that the move signalled a fresh push towards privatisation. The tenders, issued by the Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL), were cancelled within days aft…
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL) has initiated the process for revamping municipal solid waste management in 12 major municipal corporations by inviting tenders to appoint consultancy firms for preparing Detailed Feasibility Reports (DFRs) and providing transaction advisory services under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The proposed initiative covers the municipal corporations of Avadi, Hosur, Tambaram, Vellore, Coimbatore…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian Railways will launch three new Amrit Bharat train services between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday, significantly enhancing affordable long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern India. The Amrit Bharat trains, positioned as a non-air-conditioned alternative to premium services like Vande Bharat Express, are designed to offer improved passenger comfort at economical fares for all sections of society.With this launch, Tamil Nadu will be co…
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) In a daring daylight robbery on one of Chennai’s busiest arterial roads, a 22-year-old woman preparing for civil services examination was targeted by a chain snatcher on the GST Road in Tambaram on Tuesday. Showing remarkable presence of mind and courage, the woman resisted the attack, triggering a public chase that ultimately led to the recovery of all her gold jewellery, valued at around Rs 8 lakh.The incident took place at around 1 p.m. near the Hindu Mission Hospital si…