Chennai, June 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn tenders floated to appoint consultancy firms for preparing detailed feasibility reports (DFRs) on municipal solid waste collection and transportation under the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…
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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…