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Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses have been instructed not to enter Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) to put the grade separator work on fast track, the state highways (metro wing) has failed to speed up the work.

Chennai: Metro grade separator work on slow track, say irked commuters

However, works are at snail pace and only some girders are in place.

11 Aug 2018 1:59 AM IST

No traffic on Tirusulam flyover. (Photo: DC)

Total shutdown hits normal life

Even other transport modes like omni buses, cab, auto and taxi services were not in service giving immense inconvenience...

9 Aug 2018 5:42 AM IST

Sources said that ever since the Stanley reservoir in Mettur was filled with Cauvery water, the CMWSSB officials were hopeful of getting water from Veeranam lake. They have started flushing mucky water to receive fresh water.

Water from Veeranam lake may reach Chennai in 2 days

Officials said they would reduce tapping water from lakes like Chembarambakkam and Red Hills once Veeranam water reached...

7 Aug 2018 3:08 AM IST

In order to cut the travel time from Chennai to Bengaluru by at least three hours, the Union Surface Ministry proposed this six-lane project in 2011 and in this expressway, vehicles can go up to 120 kmph. Further, such stretch will be parallel to the existing 365-km road.

NHAI to float tender for Chennai-Bengalur Expressway

Officials said that even as they suffered a lot in acquiring lands earlier, they completed 95 per cent of land...

6 Aug 2018 1:55 AM IST

Trenches dug up for storm water drainage posing threats to public and motorists in Ayanavaram. (Photo:DC)

Chennai: Pending stormwater drainage work poses flood threat

Half hour of heavy rain results in water-logged roads, rue residents.

5 Aug 2018 2:52 AM IST

Meanwhile, water managers are happy about the increasing ground water level.

Groundwater table in Chennai rises

Recent study by city-based organisation Rain Centre shows an increase in groundwater table in July.

2 Aug 2018 1:45 AM IST

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has still not taken steps to improve womens safety on its buses.

MTC to construct modernised bus depots in Chennai

During monsoon season, commuters have a tough time as many depots get waterlogged.

30 July 2018 3:00 AM IST

A Lesser Noddy spotted at Pulicat lake. (Photo:DC)

Rare migratory bird spotted at Pulicat

According to bird watchers, Lesser Noddy is a pelagic bird, which would always be seen over the sea.

27 July 2018 2:43 AM IST

When asked about operation of remaining new buses, the transport secretary replied all buses will soon hit the road .

Tamil Nadu state dept's new buses face technical snag

Meanwhile, union members urged the transport department not to waste taxpayers' money in the name of new sleeper class...

25 July 2018 6:36 AM IST

Effect of brimming Mettur

Chennai to get water from Veeranam lake

The CMWSSB kept looking at sky for rain, which eluded Chennai region, but lashed southern and western regions.

24 July 2018 6:29 AM IST

Effect of brimming Mettur

Chennai to get water from Veeranam lake

The CMWSSB kept looking at sky for rain, which eluded Chennai region, but lashed southern and western regions.

24 July 2018 6:29 AM IST