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Greater Chennai Corporation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reviews breakfast scheme expansion preparations
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay held a review meeting regarding the upcoming expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme.
Tamil Nadu government renames and expands school breakfast scheme
The Tamil Nadu government renamed and expanded a school breakfast scheme to include students up to the eighth grade.
CM Vijay expands breakfast scheme for school children
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded a government-funded school breakfast scheme to include students from grades six to eight.
Chennai records 4,600 fever cases so far in September: Corporation
The Greater Chennai Corporation reports a rise in fever cases in Chennai during September and is taking measures to combat dengue.
Why unsafe buildings are becoming an urban time bomb
Increasing structural safety risks in Indian urban centers are highlighted by recent building collapses and subsequent municipal enforcement actions.
Anna University student death caused by scrub typhus not dengue
The Tamil Nadu Public Health Department clarified that an Anna University student died of scrub typhus, not dengue.
Tamil Nadu Minister Considers Chicken Biryani for School Breakfast Scheme
Tamil Nadu's Education Minister A. Rajmohan announced that the state is exploring the addition of non-vegetarian meals, such as chicken biryani, to the government's school breakfast scheme.
Chennai Corporation redirects 700 idols for immersion to alternate locations
The Greater Chennai Corporation is redirecting the immersion of 700 Vinayaka idols to Ennore and Kovalam due to environmental regulations.
Chennai Corporation collects 6.60 lakh in fines from Bulk Waste Generators
The Greater Chennai Corporation has collected 6.60 lakh in fines from bulk waste generators for violating solid waste management rules.
GCC to procure 260 tonnes of bituminous cold mix
The Greater Chennai Corporation plans to purchase 260 tonnes of bituminous cold mix for pothole repairs before the upcoming Northeast monsoon season.
Lack of cleanliness and hygiene keep exporters away from Kasimedu fishing harbour
Poor hygiene and infrastructure conditions at Kasimedu fishing harbour are adversely impacting fish exports and local operations.
Chennai sanitation workers continue protest demanding government talks for permanent employment
Sanitation workers in Chennai continue their indefinite protest for permanent jobs and other demands, demanding talks with the state government.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary orders completion of monsoon preparedness by September end
The Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu instructed officials to complete all monsoon preparedness and infrastructure works in Chennai by the end of September.
Greater Chennai Corporation opens mental health wellness centre for employees
The Greater Chennai Corporation opened a mental health wellness centre named Mind Mantra for its employees in partnership with CREDAI Foundation and Dhruti Trust.
Tamil Nadu Law Minister justifies arrest of DMK MLA Markandayan
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar justified the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for allegedly making defamatory and threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Chennai sanitation workers protest for wage increases and contract regularization
Over 1,000 sanitation workers protested outside the Greater Chennai Corporation headquarters demanding wage increases and contract regularization.
Greater Chennai Corporation seeks financial aid to clear outstanding bills
The Greater Chennai Corporation has requested ₹233 crore in financial assistance from the Tamil Nadu government to address its outstanding bill liabilities.
Officials find no evidence of EVM tampering in Kolathur constituency
Officials confirmed no evidence of EVM tampering following the fourth day of verification in the Kolathur Assembly constituency.
Greater Chennai Corporation collects 150 crore in property tax drive
The Greater Chennai Corporation collected over ₹150 crore in property tax during a special drive and enforced payment by sealing non-compliant business premises.
Greater Chennai Corporation Council passes nineteen resolutions during meeting
Greater Chennai Corporation Council passed 19 resolutions including revised property lease regulations and security agency contracts during a six-hour meeting on July 29, 2026.
Foundation and civic bodies sign solid waste management project agreement
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Greater Chennai Corporation, and Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation signed an MoU to implement a four-year solid waste management and public health project funded by the Wellcome Trust.
Tamil Nadu civic elections likely postponed to early 2027
Tamil Nadu civic local bodies elections are likely to be postponed to early 2027 following a state government order extending the tenure of the Seventh State Finance Commission.
Chennai Mayor files police complaint over alleged cyberbullying
Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor R. Priya filed a police complaint against social media accounts alleging she had been cyberbullied for nearly a year.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister directs statewide waste management and utilization initiatives
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inspected the Chetpet Bio-CNG plant and ordered waste segregation and utilization initiatives to be implemented across Tamil Nadu.