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SIM Binding Rule: How WhatsApp, Telegram Will Change for Indian Users From March 1
Mar 02, 2026
SIM binding rule from March 1: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal must stay linked to your SIM. Web sessions log out every 6 hours. OMR IT professionals guide.
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Solid Waste Management Rules 2026: Signal of a Structural Shift in Urban Waste Governance — What OMR Must Prepare For
Mar 01, 2026
SWM Rules 2026: 4-stream segregation, bulk generator accountability, digital monitoring, landfill limits. OMR IT parks, apartments, malls must act now.
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GCC Unveils ₹110 Crore Plan to Revamp Nine Bus Termini in Chennai; Thoraipakkam and Pallikaranai on OMR Among Them
Feb 25, 2026
Greater Chennai Corporation will modernize nine bus termini in 2026-27, including OMR hubs at Thoraipakkam and Pallikaranai. ₹110 crore initiative aims at smarter urban mobility, better amenities, and multi-modal links. Geo locations and map links for OMR termini inside.
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TAHDCO Invites Applications for BSc Hospitality Course at IHM Taramani (OMR)
Feb 25, 2026
TAHDCO invites Adi Dravidar and tribal students to apply for BSc Hospitality & Hotel Administration. Eligible students can study at IHM Taramani on OMR. Last date: March 25, 2026. NCHM JEE exam: April 25, 2026.
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28.3 Lakh Voters in Chennai for 2026 Assembly Elections: Final Electoral Roll After SIR
Feb 25, 2026
GCC released the final electoral roll after Special Intensive Revision: 28.3 lakh voters in Chennai for 2026 assembly elections. Sholinganallur (OMR) has 5.36 lakh voters. Here’s how to check your name.
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Malathi Helen Appointed Chengalpet Collector, D. Sneha Shifts to Kanchipuram: What It Means for OMR Residents
Feb 24, 2026
Tamil Nadu shuffles collectors: Malathi Helen promoted to Chengalpet Collector, D. Sneha moved to Kanchipuram. Kalaiselvi Mohan to Economics and Statistics. Pre-election transfers before 2026 Assembly polls—what OMR residents need to know.
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OMR Infrastructure Update: New Flyover at Tidel Park, Metro Impact, and Road Repairs
Feb 24, 2026
A round-up of OMR infrastructure: new U-shaped flyover and foot overbridge at Tidel Park, Chennai Metro Phase II traffic impact between SRP Tools and Navalur, 5 km relaying by September 2025, and Siruseri–Padur widening by Feb 2026.
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From Kannagi Nagar to the Podium: How R Karthika and the U-18 Girls' Kabaddi Team Made History
Nov 10, 2025
At the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, R Karthika from Kannagi Nagar, Chennai, led the Indian U-18 girls' kabaddi team to a historic gold medal victory with a commanding 75-21 win over Iran. The vice-captain's journey from a resettlement community to international glory showcases the transformative power of sport.
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Find Your Block Level Officer (BLO) - AC Shozhinganallur Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 06, 2025
Complete BLO (Block Level Officer) contact details for AC Shozhinganallur now available online. Search by location, part number, or officer name to find your polling station BLO for Special Summary Revision (SSR) queries.
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Chennai Corporation Spends ₹5,201 Crore on Stormwater Drains: OMR Areas See Major Progress
Nov 03, 2025
Chennai Corporation has spent ₹5,201 crore to lay 1,144.5 km of stormwater drains over four years, with 74% completed by July 2025. The Kovalam Basin project in South Chennai (₹1,357.6 crore) will benefit 20 lakh residents in Perungudi, Sholinganallur, and Alandur. Of 87 flood-prone locations, 85 are no longer critical. OMR residents can expect significantly improved flood management this monsoon.
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₹42 Crore Stormwater Diversion Project to Keep Perumbakkam Flood-Free This Monsoon
Nov 03, 2025
A massive ₹42 crore stormwater diversion project is underway near Elcot area to ensure Perumbakkam and neighboring OMR areas remain flood-free. The project includes a 1.7km twin-cell culvert and will benefit 30,000+ residents. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the work and urged officials to expedite construction.
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HC pauses high-rise work near Pallikaranai Ramsar site till Nov 12
Oct 31, 2025
Madras High Court has put a temporary pause on construction at a private high-rise project near the Pallikaranai marsh, a Ramsar-recognised wetland in Chennai, until a boundary-fixing "ground truthing" exercise is completed in two weeks. The State said NCSCM is validating wetland limits; the developer says the site is dry patta land with SEIAA clearance. Next hearing is on November 12.
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Amazon India to Axe Up to 1,100 Jobs Part of Biggest Global Layoff Since 2022 - OMR Impact
Oct 29, 2025
Amazon India is set to lay off between 900 and 1,100 employees as part of its largest global restructuring since 2022. The move affects the OMR tech corridor, where Amazon operates major offices at World Trade Center, Perungudi. This comes as part of CEO Andy Jassy's cost-optimization drive, with AI automation playing a key role in the restructuring.
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Chennai Metro Phase II: 35% Underground Tunnels Complete, What This Means for OMR Commuters
Oct 28, 2025
Chennai Metro Rail Limited completes 35% of Phase II underground tunnel construction across 118 km network. Impact on OMR traffic, Sholinganallur-OMR corridor progress, and expected operational timeline for IT Corridor residents.
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How OMR Residents Can Book Bulk Furniture Waste Pickup: GCC-Urbaser Service Guide
Oct 28, 2025
Greater Chennai Corporation partners with Urbaser to offer bulk furniture waste pickup service for residents. Complete guide on how to book sofa, mattress, and furniture disposal, including contact numbers, booking process, and service areas in Chennai.
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North Chennai Canal Dredging Gets Deputy CM Attention: Should OMR Demand Same Priority?
Oct 28, 2025
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin personally inspects canal dredging in North Chennai following social media complaints, with 331 km of canals cleaned and 3.5 lakh tonnes of waste removed. OMR residents question if they deserve same proactive flood-prevention measures.
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Pallikaranai Ramsar: Complete Guide for OMR/ECR Residents
Oct 27, 2025
Comprehensive guide to Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar site: designation date (April 8, 2022), flood protection role for OMR/ECR, recent NGT orders, and step-by-step buyer verification guide.
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Perungudi Landfill Transformed: How Chennai's Waste Mountain is Becoming Circular Economy Goldmine
Oct 25, 2025
Chennai's Perungudi dumpyard transformation: From 50-year waste mountain to circular economy success. 96 acres reclaimed, furniture from trash, biomining innovation, and environmental restoration.
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70-Meter Crack Splits Perungudi Road, Chennai: Residents Panic as Construction Blamed
Jul 10, 2025
A 70-meter-long crack appeared near Perungudi Railway Station, causing panic and disrupting commutes. Authorities suspect nearby construction work as the cause and have launched an investigation.
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TN Issues 14 New Food Safety Guidelines for Hotels & Restaurants – June 2025
Jun 02, 2025
The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has announced 14 new hygiene and safety rules for hotels, eateries, and food businesses. Download official circular and summary from MyOMR.
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