Guard at ATM slips, injured. People say such places need handrails
A guard for the ATM of a private bank on East Mada Street collapsed around midnight on Saturday. He rolled on to the pavement and was lying there for much …
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Fish sales spike, so do prices as avian flu issue keeps people away from chicken
So why is the fish hawkers market on Marina Loop Road busy on weekday mornings now? Because the avian flu prevalence is driving people away from chicken and eggs to …
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Avian flu case; dead crows seen in Mandaveli area
On Saturday morning ( Feb.7) , residents of Velayutham Raja Street in Mandaveli reported that at least five crows were seen dead on the street at various times. The local …
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Village fest atmosphere around tank for Sri Kapali Temple’s teppam
Mylaporeans know how to hang out and enjoy an evening well. This was best seen in and around the tank of Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore this Tuesday evening as the …
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Communities celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day
Community groups across Mylapore held events to mark India’s 77th Republic Day. Children joined the elders at a snappy event held on Raja Street in Mandaveli. Senior women joined hands …
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Padma awards for Dr. K. R. Palaniswamy, Veezhinathan Kamakoti and Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam
Three residents of the Mylapore zone have been chosen for the nation’s Padma awards. They are Dr. K.R. Palaniswamy, Dr. Veezhinathan Kamakoti and Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam. Dr. K.R. Palaniswamy, a distinguished …
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Vivekananda College to host Entrepreneurs’ Meet. On Jan.30
Vivekananda College is organising its first Alumni Entrepreneurs’ Meet on Friday, January 30 on its campus. The event is themed ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurship on the Campus’ and will feature the startup …
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Worker electrocuted, dies in Mandaveli section of Chennai Metro
A contract worker died after being electrocuted while working in the underground section of Chennai Metro in Mandaveli zone on January 22. Police registered a case against the contract firm …
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Tholkappia Poonga: revised, lesser fees and increased slots for walkers. Changes made after protests
Tholkappia Poonga in R. A. Puram has increased the set of number of people who can go on regular walks inside the eco-park. It has also revised the admission fee. …
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Camp to address ration card / supplies problems. On Jan.24
Tamilnadu Civil Supplies Corporation had arranged a camp this Saturday, January 24 in its respective zonal offices across all the divisions and this includes Mylapore . This camp can be …
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Feel the mist, the chill in this zone of R. A. Puram
Chennai has been experiencing chill weather for some weeks now and may not wane at least in the days to follow. Pre-dawn temperatures range in the 23 – 24 degrees …
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Republic Day parade rehearsals: traffic diversions on beach road
Rehearsals of the parade for Republic Day celebration will be held on Kamarajar Salai ( the Marina beach road) on January 19 , 21 and 23 morning; hence the vehicles …
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