The Greater Chennai Corporation has launched a major drive against encroachments by removing 274 illegal structures in roads, footpaths, playgrounds and public spaces maintained by the civic body in the last week. The Corporation removed 71 encroachments in Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar, 46 in Teynampet, 38 in Kodambakkam, 37 in Sholinganallur, 23 in Ambattur, 12 in Manali, 11 in Alandur, nine each in Tiruvottiyur and Anna Nagar, six in Perungudi, four in Adyar, three in Royapuram, two each in Tondiarpet and Valasaravakkam and one in Madhavaram, officials said. Encroachments along major stretches, including Usman Road, Ashok Nagar Second Avenue, Kaliamman Koil Street, Manali Salai, Kodungaiyur Kamaraj Salai, Periyar Nagar Selavayal, Ennore, Rajamannar Salai and Madhavaram Truck Terminal, were removed. After the Corporation asked residents to complain about encroachments on the 1913 helpline, the civic body has started receiving complaints about encroachments in the zonal offices as well. … [Read more...] about Greater Chennai Corporation launches major encroachment removal drive
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The boy with hearing-impairment who went on to become the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Chennai
When their two-year-old son Shaik Shoeb was diagnosed with hearing loss, Ghouse Basha and Rajiya Begum relocated to Chennai from Nellore in search of a school. At that time, they had modest expectations from this move. In hindsight, that is the best decision they have ever taken on behalf of their son. In May this year, Shoeb (28 years old now) assumed the position of Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Chennai, having cleared the UPSC in 2020 and completed his probation at National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur as part of his IRS training. “Balavidyalaya School for the Deaf brought us to the city as Shoeb was diagnosed with profound hearing loss and the necessary facilities were not found at our home town,” recalls Basha, a retired banker. In three years, Shoeb was ready to join a regular school. With the support he received from his alma maters — St John’s English School and Junior College in Besant Nagar, College of Engineering, Guindy and later the Indian Institute of … [Read more...] about The boy with hearing-impairment who went on to become the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Chennai
Malaysian author’s first cookbook named world’s best in street food category
Nur Dayana Azman Wong’s craving for Malaysia’s authentic traditional street food while studying abroad inspired her to produce her own cookbook Penang Makan . Adding another feather to her cap, the 32-year old author made Malaysians proud when her debut cookbook Penang Makan was awarded the best in the world under the street food category at the 27th Gourmand Awards in Sweden early this month. She upstaged other contenders, among them, a culinary institute from China, Future Food Studio through Shanghai Jianbing Street Food, Comida Callejera Guatemala (Guatemala), Bak Fritay (Haiti) and My Street Food Kitchen from the United Kingdom (UK). Sharing her cookbook journey with Bernama recently, Dayana who was born and raised in Penang said she started collecting recipes of her favourite hawker fare after returning home from her studies abroad. Dayana graduated with a Master of Science in International Business at the Hult Business School, London in UK in 2017. "I have long … [Read more...] about Malaysian author’s first cookbook named world’s best in street food category
Boris Johnson’s Rwanda showdown with Charles – as by-election danger mounts back home
Boris Johnson faces showdown talks with Prince Charles after his plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda sparked outrage. The pair are due to meet at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the capital Kigali - where the Prime Minister’s jet touches down tomorrow to kick off an eight-day diplomatic whirlwind. The summit is a few miles from the hostel where asylum seekers were due to be forced from Britain under a £120m deal. Yet the shamed Prime Minister has no plan to visit the site, after the first removal flight was grounded by the European Court of Human Rights. It will be the first time the pair have met since explosive reports the Prince of Wales branded the policy “appalling”. Clarence House has not confirmed or denied the private comments, which also include that the heir was “more than disappointed”. Government sources expect the pair to have a one-on-one "side conversation" at the margins of the summit, their first since June 3. "They are due to … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s Rwanda showdown with Charles – as by-election danger mounts back home
3,000 trees along drains to be pruned
A day after the death of a bank manager in tree fall in K.K. Nagar, the Greater Chennai Corporation has identified more than 3,000 trees along the alignment of new stormwater drains in the city. While Mayor R. Priya told presspersons that the fall of the tree could not be attributed to the digging up of the earth for the stormwater drain as the trench was some distance away from the tree, the civic body nevertheless launched an operation to prune the trees. The civic body has decided to prune branches, reduce the weight of the trees and fasten the weak trees with a stay rope to prevent their fall. On Saturday, the Corporation started pruning the trees along the new alignments of stormwater drains in the city. According to one estimate, more than 1,000 trees may have to be transplanted or removed in various parts of the city along new alignment of stormwater drains. A decision will be taken based on the request from residents and order of the State government. As the cost of … [Read more...] about 3,000 trees along drains to be pruned
Man who attacked a policeman detained under Goondas Act
Special Correspondent CHENNAI June 25, 2022 21:26 IST Updated: June 25, 2022 21:26 IST Special Correspondent CHENNAI June 25, 2022 21:26 IST Updated: June 25, 2022 21:26 IST A man who was arrested for attacking a police constable has been detained under the Goondas Act. The police said Bharathi, 25 and a resident of Padi Pudukuppam, snatched a mobile phone from a pedestrian in J.J. Nagar Police station limits on June 2. Rajendran, an armed police constable, who was at the spot, nabbed the accused. In the process, Mr. Rajendran suffered injuries on the chin when Bharathi attacked him with a blade. Mr. Rajendran had six sutures. On the recommendation of J.J. Nagar police inspector, Commissioner of Police Shankar Jiwal invoked the Goondas Act against Bharathi. … [Read more...] about Man who attacked a policeman detained under Goondas Act
Schools get notice to pay lease amount to GCC
Special Correspondent CHENNAI June 25, 2022 22:11 IST Updated: June 25, 2022 22:11 IST Special Correspondent CHENNAI June 25, 2022 22:11 IST Updated: June 25, 2022 22:11 IST The Greater Chennai Corporation has issued notice to educational institutions that failed to pay the lease amount. According to officials, the civic officials in Adyar zone have issued notice to the institutions on 78 grounds and 2,301 sq ft of land in Mylapore village field number 4247/7, 4251/2, 4253/1 and field no. 3974/2. The revised lease amount payable for the period from 2006 to 2021 is ₹4.88 crore. As the Gandhi Nagar Educational Institution has not paid the lease amount to the Corporation, a notice has been pasted at the schools run by it, the officials said. … [Read more...] about Schools get notice to pay lease amount to GCC
Two arrested for snatching chains
Special Correspondent CHENNAI June 25, 2022 18:40 IST Updated: June 25, 2022 18:40 IST Special Correspondent CHENNAI June 25, 2022 18:40 IST Updated: June 25, 2022 18:40 IST The Ayanavaram police arrested two persons for allegedly snatching chains from two women. On the night of June 18, while S. Sudha, 51, of Otteri was walking on Konnur High Road, two men riding a bike stopped and fled after snatching her one-and-a-half sovereigns of gold chain from her neck. The police arrested two persons, identified as G. Dillibabu, 25, and S. Abinesh, 24, of Puzhal, based on CCTV footage and seized a stolen bike used by them for committing the crime. The two had snatched a gold chain from Vanaja, 58, of T. Nagar when she was going with her daughter on a two-wheeler on Medavakkam Tank Road. The arrested persons used a stolen bike for the offence, the investigation revealed. … [Read more...] about Two arrested for snatching chains
Police conduct awareness rallies against drug abuse
More than 300 school students participated in the awareness rally organised by the Chennai City Police on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, on Sunday. Additional Commissioner of Police (South) Prem Anand Sinha flagged off the rally. The awareness rally saw students carrying placards with anti-drug messages along with the police personnel. The students also performed a skit at the venue. Several senior police officials, including Joint Commissioner of Police (South) Narendran Nair, Joint Commissioner of Police (North) R.V. Ramya Bharathi and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Adyar) P. Mahendran, participated in the awareness rally. In the evening, the Narcotics Intelligence Bureau CID organised a similar awareness programme at a private mall located on Velachery Main Road, where a large number of college students participated. NIBCID Director Lokesh Kanakaraj participated. … [Read more...] about Police conduct awareness rallies against drug abuse
At this school for the deaf, the alumni are a source of inspiration
Since the 1990s, Balavidyalaya - The School for the Young Deaf Children in Shastri Nagar, Adyar, has been diligently following a practice: Maintaining what is called a “Cumulative Book” for each student. Each of these Books would primarily track the pitter-patter footsteps of a tiny tot, as Balavidyalaya is an early intervention centre admitting hearing-impaired children below three years of age. Once the children complete the early intervention programme they are moved to the pre school programme. However, the footsteps are followed even after they get firmer. Meera Suresh, honorary vice-principal, Balavidyalaya, notes that the “Cumulative Book” has complete history of a child while they were being taught at Balavidyalaya, which includes the progresses they made, and also lists their achievements after they had left the school. For this reason, the school stays in touch with the parents. “We have to make a little extra effort sometimes to call a parent and ask for updates … [Read more...] about At this school for the deaf, the alumni are a source of inspiration