This keerai hawker was godsend for Alwarpet resident
The woman hawker selling keerai ( greens) was godsend for Raji Muthukrishnan of Dr. C V Raman Road in Alwarpet yesterday. She had run out of vegetables. Being home quarantined …
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Chennai Corporation starts ‘virus containment’ campaign in San Thome: part of new strategy where cases were located
A big group of civic workers started what are called by the state ‘ virus containment’ campaigns at San Thome on Sunday. This campaign is locally focussed in San Thome …
Read MoreCarnatic musicians body to provide support to affected artistes
An association of Carnatic musicians worldwide has put out a communication saying that artistes who have been economically affected by the corona virus can approach it for support. The Global …
Read MoreApp-based food delivery service starts but thin
Food delivery boys were seen on Mylapore streets since this morning, many signed up to Zomato. There were only a few of them, sourcing breakfast from a few restaurants in …
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This couple in Mandavelipakkam is doing all things they love to keep themselves engaged
Sheila D’ Souza and her husband Allan are doing all things they love to keep themselves occupied in this lockdown period. The senior couple resides at East Circular Road in …
Read MoreProvisions to be distributed to the needy by St. Luke’s Church, Mandaveli
St. Luke’s Samaritan Club at Mandaveli is planning to distribute provisions and other essential items to the needy in the Mandaveli, San Thome and Mylapore areas. Those willing to contribute …
Read MoreGroups sprinkle mix of neem, turmeric and water on local streets; as disinfectant
This Sunday morning, a bunch of young men did what a group of women have been doing for some nights in Abiramapuram. They brought can loads of a liquid mix …
Read MoreChurch restricts number of people attending burial at St.Mary’s Road cemetery in Mandaveli
Our Lady of Guidance Church in R. A. Puram that manages St.Mary’s Road cemetery which falls under the GCC at Mandaveli has restricted the number of people attending a burial. …
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Civic staff work daily, to keep neighbourhood tidy but they miss a cup of tea
There is one constant in these times – civic workers have been at their posts as have been GCC staff and engineers. They are in the front lines. Be it …
Read MoreWorking women’s hostels in Mylapore are empty
Most of the working women’s hostels in Mylapore are empty as the occupants have vacated and gone to their native places prior to lockdown. Says owner of a women’s hostel …
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One-man service for destitute in trying times
A one-man service to destitute is what Ramachandran of Udhavida Naanka Irukkom Trust provides across the city. He was seen stationed on Mada Street, Mylapore today, March 28. He says …
Read MoreCorporation’s shelter in Mandaveli urgently needs plates, masks for 30 people
Chennai Corporation’s shelter at Market Road in Mandaveli urgently needs floor mats, face masks, hand sanitisers, stainless steel plates and tumblers for 30 homeless people housed here. People who wish …
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