The Latest Breaking News from GCC

Chennai Corp. has taken steps to prepare for heavy rains: 650 pumps, 8 heavy duty diesel-operated pumps, 184 tractor-driven pumps, 190 power saws, 6 tree pruning machines, 61 telescopic pruners, 4 robotic multi-purpose excavators, 162 multi-hazard shelters, 30 lines on helpline 1913. Officers instructed to coordinate with other depts., councillors,…

CM Stalin visits Ripon Buildings to assess GCC's cyclone preparedness. 1913 helpline to be increased from 10 to 20 connections. North TN, particularly coastal region, to receive heavy rain Dec 2-4. Cyclone likely to form in Bay of Bengal on Sunday, move closer to TN/AP coasts. Orange-coded warning issued; some…

Madras HC permits GCC, Southern Railway to demolish Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple on govt land; orders idols to be shifted to another place within 15 days. GCC plans to build skywalk, staircase & escalator. Temple & tenants' writ petitions dismissed; temple argued no authority over govt property, but Bench refused to…

A FAMILY business which took Glasgow City Council to Scotland’s highest civil court has failed in a bid to stop the operation of the city’s Low…

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to replace most of the Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon. The corporation aims to roll out 320 low-floor AC electric buses, each measuring 12 metres at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model.

In Chennai, a woman fell on the road due to a stray cow, raising fears among Triplicane residents. To prevent blockages on streets, GCC Commissioner J.Radhakrishnan proposed a three-step plan: secure tethering, fines for repeat offenders, and sensitising public. People can register their grievances to GCC by calling 1913.

80-yr-old mute person gored by stray cattle in Triplicane, Chennai. Admitted to hospital, out of danger. 3rd such incident in 2 months. GCC Commissioner inspected area, initiated clearance of stray cattle, filed complaint against cattle owner. 7 cattle-related deaths in 5 yrs. GCC ensuring cattle not harmed, given proper treatment.

Tamil Nadu govt. forms high-level committee to monitor traffic congestion in Greater Chennai Corporation. Committee led by Chief Sec. Shiv Das Meena, has 16 members to meet every two months. Panel to discuss road improvement, traffic regulation, parking & other measures for smooth traffic management.

IAS officers reshuffled: M. Sivaguru Prabakaran & L. Madhubalan to Coimbatore & Madurai Municipal Corps; S. Sheik Abdul Rahaman to Avadi; Thakare Shubham Dnyandeorao to Tirunelveli; V. Sivakrishnamurthy to Erode; K.J. Praveen Kumar to GCC Central; Katta Ravi Teja to GCC North; K. Tharpagaraj to Higher Education Dept; M. Prathap…