Author: G Srinivasan

In yet another initiative towards its upgradation, T Nagar is all set to get ‘Smart Poles’ at various locations, with one such facility recently installed in Venkatanarayana Road near Dr Natesan Park.

The lighting provided at the Corporation Ground in Venkatanarayana Road, has come in for wide appreciation from all quarters.

Residents of Srinivasa Iyengar Street, situated off Ellaiamman Koil Street, West Mambalam pledged to make their area clean and neat through various measures, at a meeting held recently.

An alumni association of a T Nagar school, has come in for praise from everyone.

In yet another feature added to the Pedestrian Plaza, T Nagar, a facility for comfortable parking, has been introduced by the civic body, recently. Visitors can book a space for parking of their two and four wheelers, through an app, sources said.

Goh Samrakshana Sala, a unit of Sri Chandrasekarendra Swamigal Trust at West Mambalam, is gearing up for its 43rd year of  Maatu Pongal celebrations 16 January.

The Pedestrian Plaza that was recently inaugurated at Pondy Bazaar, now has another added attraction – music concerts.
According to sources from the civic body, the four-stage plaza that covers from Panagal Park till Anna Salai junction at Teynampet, will see performances by various artistes.

The withdrawal of MTC bus route 49A connecting T Nagar and Poonamallee, through West Mambalam and Ashok Nagar, seems to have affected several residents.

Following the footsteps of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Young Patriots, an NGO, run by youngsters in Mambalam, is organising oratorical sessions every month.