Drastic depletion of ground water worries Chennai residents

“In the last ten years, the depth of the wells has dipped, and in areas like Ramapuram, the water is available only below 350 feet. A decade ago, it was just 40 feet, but the scenario is totally different now,” says Rajavelu, a resident of Ramapuram.

Two-way Alapakkam Salai in Chennai is being expanded

Alapakkam Salai in Chennai is a two-way stretch connecting Valasaravakkam with Maduravoyal and Poonamallee High Road over a distance of 2.9 km. The road that was 10 metres wide is now being expanded to more than double – 25 metres – while the length will also see 600 metres being added to it.

Fire fighter in Chennai is a javelin champion

One is never too old to give up on their passion. After all, age is just a number, and it holds true for N Selvarajan (49), who is a Leading Fire Brigadier with Tamilnadu Fire and Rescue Service at the Velacheri Station, Chennai.