One-man service for destitute in trying times
A one-man service to destitute is what Ramachandran of Udhavida Naanka Irukkom Trust provides across the city. He was seen stationed on Mada Street, Mylapore today, March 28. He says …
Read More Corporation’s shelter in Mandaveli urgently needs plates, masks for 30 people
Chennai Corporation’s shelter at Market Road in Mandaveli urgently needs floor mats, face masks, hand sanitisers, stainless steel plates and tumblers for 30 homeless people housed here. People who wish …
Read MoreSmall businesses hit due to lockdown
Small businesses in Mylapore have started feeling the impact of the lockdown. They have been affected due to low footfalls. Consequently, the owners say they are facing financial problems now. …
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Corporation sprays disinfectant on Judge Jambulingam Road
Suresh Ranka, the general secretary of Mylapore based Judge Jambulingam Road Residents Association who is stuck in Malaysia as a result of the lockdown, spoke to Mylapore Times about some …
Read MoreResidents can now pay the previous bill amount for the current cycle, says TANGEDCO
In the absence of a meter assessment this month, TANGEDCO’s customers, both residential and commercial, will now be able to pay the same amount as paid in the previous billing …
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Chennai Corporation plans to provide employment opportunities to homeless people it rescued
Chennai Corporation has planned to provide employment opportunities to homeless people it rescued in the recent past. The civic body says it will be carried out post lockdown when life …
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MLA trying to help Marina’s sundal boys get back home
Mylapore MLA R. Nataraj had an urgent request, rather a plea yesterday. Safe passage for the sundal selling boys on Marina Beach. These boys, some 40 odd hail from south …
Read MoreThis maid in San Thome goes back to traditional practices; makes use of neem leaves
Beatrix D’ Souza, former English professor and Member of Parliament who resides in a San Thome apartment and is recovering from a surgery says that thanks to her maid, life …
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For a hot cuppa of coffee . . .
Restaurants allowed to open early are also serving hot cups of coffee and tea and these are a welcome service to people who walk a bit and to people at …
Read MoreThese supermarkets will work reduced hours
Two supermarkets will now work reduced hours. Nilgiris at San Thome High Road, San Thome will now work only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spencers at Venkatakrishna Road, R. …
Read MoreSeniors feel the loss of home-made food deliveries by local caterers
Senior Mylaporeans who depend on local caterers who supply what is called home-made food are asking state authorities to allow caterers to operate after following prescribed regulations. One couple in …
Read MoreSrinivasapuram residents, mostly daily wage earners in crisis. People keep crowding at street corners.
The livelihood of slum dwellers at Srinivasapuram seems to have worst hit due to the lockdown. Over 500 families reside in this colony off Loop Road in Marina. It includes …
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