Keeping tab on Cyclone Nilam; through Wednesday
As news came in this evening that Cyclone NIlam’s landfall would hit the Mammallapuram shores, people got back home quickly. Darkness fell as early as 5 p.m. and most roads …
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Cyclonic weather forecast; sea is rough, some areas witness flooding
Schools in Mylapore have been asked by the state to remain closed today following weather reports that cyclone Nilam may hit the city coast if it sticks to its path. …
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Monsoon sets in, streets flood, trees collapse
The monsoon broke out this past week. And neither Chennai Corporation nor Metrowater has prepared the neighbourhood to face it. The evidence was on the roads and streets. Water-logging. The …
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Pre-monsoon showers . .
The Mylapore neighbourhood received pre-monsoon showers this past week and the sky has been overcast since Wednesday morning. While it rained in some areas on the morning of Oct.17 it …
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Residents of R. A. Puram highlight civic issues before senior officers
The third quarterly meeting of the R. A. Puram Residents’ Association was held on October 14. The meeting was attended by more than 100 residents. There was also a lecture …
Read MorePower shutdown in Mandaveli, San Thome, Foreshore Estate and R. A. Puram areas, on October 16
Power will be suspended for maintenance work, on Oct.16 Mandaveli, San Thome, Foreshore Estate and R. A. Puram areas. The shutdown will be from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
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Srinivasa Avenue Road to be made ‘One Way’
Srinivasa Avenue Road, R. A. Puram has now been made one way. This road connects Kamarajar Salai and R. K. Mutt Road. Entry into this road from Kamarajar Salai has …
Read MoreR. A. Puram Residents’ Association meeting on Oct.14
The quarterly meeting of the West R. A. Puram Residents’ Association will be held on Oct.14 at 11 a.m. The venue is “Mahalakshmi Hall” in Srinivasa Avenue. S. Rajendran, IPS, …
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Tips on rainwater harvesting discussed at Rain Centre
Rain Centre located at Mandavelipakkam celebrated its 10th year on Oct.8 at its premises. Mayor of Chennai Saidai Duraisamy was the chief guest. Professor M.S. Swaminathan, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha …
Read MoreMTC bus kills a motorcyclist on San Thome High Road
An MTC bus, killed a motorcyclist and injured five others on San Thome High Road on morning of Oct.4. Police said that reckless driving was the cause of the accident. …
Read MoreCement concrete roads proposed for many areas
Proposals put forth at September meet of Mylapore’s councillors The councillors of the Wards which fall under Zone 9 of Chennai Corporation (covers Mylapore area) met in late September at …
Read MoreRain Centre is 10. Its team ready to offer tips on how to tap monsoon waters.
To celebrate the completion of ten years of activity the Rain Centre located at Mandavelipakkam is having a meeting on Oct.8. It will be held at 5.30 p.m. at 4, 3 …
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