Prince Frederick

Civic Affairs Editor at The Hindu. Editor of Downtown, a Chennai-based hyperlocal supplement and Opportunities, a pan-India HR supplement from The Hindu Group.

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

A garbage dumping spot at Cooum near the bridge at Valluvarkottam High Road in Nungambakkam, a stone’s throw from Chetpet, is by no means isolated. It is among points along the river susceptible to garbage dumping; residents can be a pressure group ensuring these spots are redeemed, writes Lakshmy Harikrishnan

https://t.co/Dkuw6r6oPl

[Greater Chennai Corporation @chennaicorp]

@diparamakrishna @sameerangs Vanakkam #Chennaiite
The debris has been removed from the reported site. Thanks for writing to us.

[Akshita Nandagopal @Akshita_N]

😅😅 At 28, Kamali now is the youngest minister in the TVK cabinet

[R Aishwaryaa @AishRavi64]

G.S Sameeran assumes office as the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation on May 19, 2026.
📸: @chennaicorp
@THChennai @the_hindu

[R Aishwaryaa @AishRavi64]

"The Government of Tamil Nadu reiterates the State long pending demand to abolish NEET and permit the States to fill all seats under the State quota in MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses on the basis of Class 12 marks," said Chief Minister C.Joseph Vijay in statement, urging the Union government to cancel the NEET-based admissions in medial courses.

Previously, former CM M.K Stalin M.K. Stalin moved a Bill in 2021 and a Resolution in 2024 urging the Union government to scrap NEET and restore medical admissions based on Class XII marks.

@TVKVijayHQ @PMOIndia
#TamilNadu #TVK #CMJosephVijay‌ #CMVijay‌

[R Aishwaryaa @AishRavi64]

With less than 10 days to go for polling, what do resident welfare associations across Chennai expect from the upcoming government?

Some put forth requests, others said RWAs manage day-to-day issues directly with officials and the major expectation from elected representatives is ensuring officials coordinate with the associations.

Read more here:
https://t.co/bS3mgpnlUY

@the_hindu @THChennai

[K.Manikandan @maanz_india]

What an ordeal, a nightmare. Travelling on Velachery Main Road and Perumbakkam Main Road (Semmozhi Salai now) is becoming increasingly risky with each passing day. At least 4 two-wheeler riders sustained injuries after their vehicle skidded near Medavakkam junction bus stop. 1/3

[Sriram V @MadrasMobile]

That time of the year when Chennai people defend their weather by saying, “Mornings are still pleasant”.

[FOMRRA @fomrra]

Representatives of @FOMRRA were invited to a pre-election meeting with @arivalayam leaders @S_AravindRamesh and @Jagathofficial. We reiterated the points detailed in our #OMR #Manifesto document.

Download the full document from https://t.co/3Kiqts8n4L

[R Aishwaryaa @AishRavi64]

Greater Chennai Corporation Budget Session FY 2026-27 | Mayor R.Priya begins her announcement with Education sector.

📚 ₹3.65 crore for additional physical education teachers for 100 Chevron Corporation schools.

Background:
https://t.co/j7jUB9yD2a

[R Aishwaryaa @AishRavi64]

KNK Road goes pedestrian; chaos hit Wallace Garden & Rutland Gate |

Nearly all narrow streets in surrounding 4.5 sq. km radius face, traffic snarls, parking menace & noise pollution. Carriageway already dug up.

Chennai Corporation Commissioner J.Kumaragurubaran, Mayor R.Priya did not respond regarding the issues.

@THChennai @the_hindu

https://t.co/5XNaJZTIpg

[Prince Frederick @firstfundas]

Residents seek regulation of parking of trucks with ICF material on Dr. Ambedkar Rd; better lighting. Near ICF, this road belongs to Rlwys. They want GCC to step in and improve the upkeep of the road including speed breakers
@GMSRailway
@chennaicorp

https://t.co/1zVvuYAAko

[Prince Frederick @firstfundas]

A minor redirection of S67 (Madhavaram Rountana to Ambattur OT) will go a long way in helping students of four schools be on time for their classes, say Brittania Nagar residents. @MtcChennai @CMOTamilnadu
@the_hindu

https://t.co/rhlB5Y7LLS

[SATISH GALLEY @sgally2000]

𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙞 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

[Ramya Kannan @ramyakannan]

So, this happened on Friday. A short discussion that tapped into all the key challenges for TN today with splendid panellists- @doctorsoumya and Mr. Ma Subramanian, health minister of Tamil Nadu. With @SamDanielNDTV @Vasudha156

[Prince Frederick @firstfundas]

British Council Library in Chennai taking the digital route. Details by @LiffyThomas @the_hindu
@_DigitalIndia
@DigitalTrends

https://t.co/1Rn77QM6zf

[Greater Chennai Traffic Police @ChennaiTraffic]

Due to a sinkhole, traffic is moving slowly near OMR New Flyover, Tharamani. Safety measures by #GCTP are in place. Motorists are advised to slow down and follow barricades. #TrafficUpdate #RoadSafety #ChennaiTraffic

[deepa H Ramakrishnan @diparamakrishna]

It's 11.03 pm. Traffic jam on Anna Salai from LIC to spencers despite a green signal. Happens every night due to police barricades allowing vehicles via a narrow path. Four lanes squeezed into one! @ChennaiTraffic @tnpoliceoffl @chennaipolice_

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Ed Sheeran concert in Chennai: Traffic diversions announced
https://t.co/NYGxd6AowQ

[Prince Frederick @firstfundas]

@madrasflowergrl Looks terrible indeed !