GCC plans special needs centres Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is planning to establish dedicated centres at its schools to offer specialised education and therapy for children with intellectual disabilities.The facility will include dedicated rooms for physiotherapy and therapy sessions, along with specialised equipment. Officials said the centres will follow a structured timetable that support…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) will revive its localised helpline ‘Fuse on Call’ — where consumers can register complaints about power outages or blown fuses — to speed up the redress process.Now, electricity-related complaints are handled through a dedicated central system ‘Minnagam’, where consumers can dial 9498794987 to report their grievances….
Chennai: The relief for residents of North Chennai’s Old Washermenpet over Chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s order to close Tasmac outlets within 500metres of educational institutions has been short lived. An outlet in the neighbourhood located near three schools and a college still hasn’t been closed.This two-decade-old liquor shop and bar in Mint Suburayulu Naidu…
Chennai: A single answer from a wife during cross-examination collapsed the defence built by her husband in a child sexual assault case, resulting in 20-year jail term for the 44-year-old man.The complainant lived with her two minor daughters in North Chennai. Since she remained away for work during the day, her children often played with…
Chennai: Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chennai Port Authority (CPA), plans to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2027. The port, located in north Chennai, will become the first government-owned major port in the country to go public.According to KPL sources, the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways…
