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People confused, anguished over flood relief norms

Residents of Chennai affected by Cyclone Michaung question why tokens were not given & why sugar card holders not getting relief. Eligibility criteria & procedure for relief discussed.

The Hindu

A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf

Oman is a crucial pillar of India’s West Asia policy, with their multi-faceted engagement taking on a more strategic shape in recent decades

The Hindu

Gloves, masks provided regularly to sanitary workers: Chennai Corporation tells Madras High Court

GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan informs Madras High Court of protective gear provided to sanitary workers, but some choose not to wear it.

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Clogging of waterways due to plastics and other wastes, one of the reasons for flooding in Chennai, say Madras High Court judges

Madras HC expresses displeasure over poor implementation of waste segregation at source in GCC limits; notes clogging of waterways due to plastics & other wastes was one of reasons for flooding. Judges said only reports being filed in court on plastic eradication with nothing much happening on ground. MD of…

The Hindu

DPH urges civic body to stock medicines for beneficiaries

DPH directs GCC to ensure immunisation schedule for children under RBSK is taken up during post-cyclone recovery; mobile medical units to conduct fever clinics & watch out for rain-related ailments; GCC to provide medicines for Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme & procure drugs from TNMSC for urban health centres.

The Hindu

Qatar emir condemns ‘genocide’ in Gaza, urges ceasefire at GCC summit

Leaders of six Gulf countries and Turkey meet in Qatar, with Israel’s war on Gaza at the top of the agenda.

Al Jazeera

Emmanuel Macron says Israel must define more precisely its Gaza aims

French president says there is no lasting security for Israel if it comes at the cost of Palestinian lives

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Nine senior IAS officers deputed to supervise relief operations

TN govt deputes 9 IAS officers to monitor, supervise cyclone/rain rescue & relief ops in GCC, Avadi & Tambaram MCs. Public can contact helplines 1913, 25619206/207/208 for Chennai, 18004254355 & 18004251600 for Tambaram & 18004255109 for Avadi. Dial 102/104 in case of difficulty.

The Hindu

17 IAS officers to coordinate precautionary and relief measures

Govt posts 17 IAS officers to coordinate Cyclone Michaung relief ops in Chennai. Officers assigned to 15 GCC zones, Tambaram & Avadi MCs.

The Hindu

Chennai Corporation braces for heavy rain; deploys pumps in flood-prone areas

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,…

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Chennai, nearby districts to get heavy rain from December 2 to 4

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…

The Hindu

Hunter's Greater Cities Commission hopes die, so what's next

The region appears no closer to finding housing solutions.

Newcastle Herald

A.P. to set up Araku Coffee processing unit

Chief Sec. Reddy directs officials to prepare project report for Araku Coffee processing unit. Govt. giving priority to promote Araku Coffee. Saplings distributed to tribals in 11 mandals. GCC purchasing, processing & selling coffee through retail outlets. Reddy suggests imparted skills in processing & marketing, enter agreements with big companies…

The Hindu

AG’s office celebrates Audit Week with cycle rally

AG Chennai celebrated Audit Week with a 24-km cycle rally, flagged off by Health Minister Ma. Subramanian. On Tuesday, a rangoli contest and quiz contest for students of Class 10-12 will be held. Prizes will be distributed by GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan and the closing ceremony will be attended by…

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GCC Vice Chairman takes stock on market potential for non-timber forest products

GCC Vice Chairman Suresh Kumar took stock of market potential for turmeric, tamarind and shikakai sold by VDVK in Rampachodavaram and Chintoor mandals. Koya and Konda Reddi tribes engage in value-added and processing activities of these non-timber forest products. Suresh Kumar inquired about potential and challenges during processing and packing…

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Madras High Court orders demolition of Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple at Ranganathan Street junction in Chennai

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…

The National (Scotland)

Garage boss's bid to have Glasgow's LEZ scrapped fails

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 Hindu

BMTC plans to replace Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon

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.

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Another stray cow incident sparks concern in Triplicane, residents seek permanent solution

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.

The Hindu

Elderly man with disability gored by stray cattle in Chennai; Corporation to file complaint against animal owner

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.

The Hindu

Panel led by Chief Secretary to monitor traffic congestion

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.

The Hindu

Coimbatore, Madurai, Avadi Corporations get new Commissioners

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…

The Hindu

T.N. Chief Secretary directed to file status report on Cooum, Adyar river restorations

NGT directs TN Chief Sec. to report on restoration status of Cooum, Adyar rivers & Buckingham Canal. CRRT informed NGT TN govt. made restoration of Cooum & Adyar top priority. Various activities by line departments incl. CMWSSB, GCC, WRD, DMA, DRD & TNUHDB being implemented. NGT orders update on implementation…

The Hindu

Greater Chennai Corporation to launch platform with ChatBot to improve grievance redressal services

GCC to launch modern citizen engagement platform with ChatBot to improve services to residents. Automation of monitoring broken calls, integration of call centre, grievance redressal & social media. Platform expected to shorten response time to public health, education, infrastructure & welfare issues.

The Hindu

Greater Chennai Corporation takes up pruning of trees in zone 9

The Greater Chennai Corporation took up pruning of trees on Friday in Zone 9 as part of the monsoon preparedness. Trees along the storm-water drains and pavements in Zones 5, 6, and 11 have already been pruned. The work is being carried out at night or during low-traffic hours to…

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