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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kuthambakkam bus station set to be opened by end of Aug, says Sekarbabu
Chennai: The long-awaited Kuthambakkam bus station will be operational by the end of August, as Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has fast-tracked key infrastructure projects under the North Chennai Development Scheme, said CMDA minister P K Sekarbabu. On Friday, Sekarbabu, along with senior officials, reviewed the progress of multiple works —including bus stations, healthcare centres, and civic offices — aimed at bridging infrastructure gaps in Kolathur and surrounding areas. "Initially, the infrastructure for a major project such as Kuthambakkam bus station was developed without fully accounting for passenger needs, which led to technical errors and delays due to the need for inter-departmental coordination," the minister said. "We're now addressing those gaps by factoring in traffic flow, monsoon-related waterlogging, and essential commuter amenities. A lot of additional work is being done. Chief minister M K Stalin is personally reviewing progress and has directed us to fast-track the completion." Sekarbabu inspected other ongoing projects under the North Chennai Development Scheme in Kolathur constituency. These include the Kolathur and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar bus stations, a dialysis centre being constructed on Jaganathan Street in Agaram, the Periyar Nagar bus station, a new modern market on Paper Mills Road, and a new taluk office, sub-registrar office, and co-working centre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo "This govt has initiated plans to improve basic facilities at bus stations established 40-50 years ago. As a first step, development works have commenced at 13 bus stations, including Tondiarpet, ThiruVi Ka Nagar, Ambattur, Periyar Nagar, Mullai Nagar, and Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar, under the CMDA. Since the current administration took office, new bus stations are being developed in Mahabalipuram, Chengalpattu, Avadi, and T Nagar," he said. Officials said the work at the Periyar Nagar and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar bus stations will be completed by July 2025. "There are plans to establish free dialysis centres for the underprivileged in the port and Kolathur areas. We are also reconstructing schools, markets, and gyms, and a total of 80 such development projects are scheduled for completion by Dec 2025 or Jan 2026," he added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Madras HC suspends one-month prison sentence of senior IAS officer
CHENNAI: A division bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday suspended the one-month simple imprisonment imposed on IAS officer Anshul Mishra by a single judge last month after finding him guilty of contempt of court. The bench comprising justices MS Ramesh and V Lakshminarayanan passed the interim orders on the appeal, filed by Mishra, challenging his conviction. It can be recalled that the single judge himself had suspended the sentencing for a month to provide time for the officer to prefer an appeal. The division bench on Thursday directed Mishra to deposit Rs 25,000 within three weeks and adjourned the next hearing on the appeal petition to July 21. The single judge found the officer guilty of contempt on finding that its order, issued in November 2023 to consider the petitions of two elderly siblings, was not complied with by Mishra in his capacity as the member secretary of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. The siblings had been fighting for long to retrieve a small portion of their land that was acquired by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board but was not utilised.
New Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rs 54 crore to boost police infrastructure in north Chennai
CHENNAI: Acting on Chief Minister M K Stalin's directive, the state government has sanctioned Rs 54.36 crore for strengthening police infrastructure and public safety under the North Chennai Development Plan (Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam). The funds, approved through the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), will be used to enhance surveillance, build new facilities and promote welfare initiatives for police personnel and the public. Key allocations include Rs 16 crore for a new integrated police station at V-6 Kolathur and Rs 15 crore for a new building at Peravallur station. The Kolathur facility will house law and order units, crime and cybercrime wings, a women's station, barracks, and a fire station. To strengthen surveillance, Rs 9.16 crore will be used to instal automatic number plate recognition cameras at 45 locations. A sum of Rs 90.6 lakh has been earmarked for getting 60 two-wheeler patrol vehicles.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
CMDA allots ₹54 cr. to Chennai police to install cameras, build rehabilitation centre
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has allotted ₹54.36 crore to Greater Chennai Police from its Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (VCVT) (North Chennai Development Plan). Under this plan, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed at 45 locations at the cost of ₹9.16 crore. As many as 60 patrol two-wheelers will be procured additionally at a cost of ₹90 lakh. ₹60 lakh will be allotted for skill development of the members of 10 boys and girls clubs. Additionally, a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts will be set up at the cost of ₹2.95 crore. Police barracks will be constructed at the cost of ₹9.75 crore and police stations will be built at the cost of ₹31 crore. A total of ₹54.36 crore for seven projects will be funded by the CMDA including two infrastructure projects — V.6 Kolathur Police Station and K-5 Peravallur Police Station, said Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun. The Government has been implementing the VCVT, comprising major infrastructure projects of 10 stakeholder departments including Housing and Urban Development, following an announcement by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CMDA to draft 20-year development plan for Chengalpattu
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) will prepare a 'development plan' for the Chengalpattu New Town for the next two decades. The plan includes population projections, and assessment of demand for housing, transport, water, sanitation, and civic amenities up to 2045. As per the 2011 census, Chengalpattu town, which lies 56 km southwest of Chennai, had a population of 62,579 across a core area of 16 The larger unit — Chengalpattu district — recorded 25.56 lakh people over 2,945 according to CMDA's study. The plan is to have the town serve as a hub for urban development. The development plan will identify future land use, infrastructure networks, and investment priorities, with the consultancy expected to complete the assignment within a year, a document shared by the Authority said. The area planned to be developed spans 181.11 which includes 60 villages from Chengalpattu, Thirukazhukundram, and Thiruporur taluks. The plan boundary is defined by the Palar River to the west, GST Road to the north, and ecologically sensitive hillocks and lake systems to the east and south, including Kolavai Lake, and the reserve forests, the document said. Total Extent 18111.24 Hectares % of total extent: 100% Forest Area 4025.38 Hectares 22.23 % Water Bodies 2840.74 Hectares 15.68 % Extent of Land 11245.12 Hectares 62.09% A private firm will be appointed as a consultant for an estimated cost of ₹1.5 crore, funded by the World Bank under the Urban Mobility and Spatial Development programme, the CMDA said. The consultants will prepare detailed spatial strategies, including zoning, mobility corridors, stormwater drain and power systems, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Urban design guidelines and proposals for tourism, heritage, waste management, and renewable energy use will also be incorporated, the CMDA said. Major projects — completed and upcoming — around which the project will be planned, include the Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, Chennai Peripheral Ring Road, and Metro and suburban rail extensions. The final plan will be published in print and GIS formats for statutory use and public reference, according to details shared by the CMDA. In the past decade, Chengalpattu has witnessed rapid real estate and industrial growth along the GST corridor. Spurred by rail and road connectivity, developments such as Mahindra World City, Maraimalai Nagar's automotive hubs, and proximity to Chennai have turned the region into a destination for both residential and commercial investment, it said.
