The year 2018 will go down as one of the most productive years for ISRO with seven launches, completing 17 missions. The year began with the launch of PSLV C40 carrying the Cartosat-2 series satellite 12 January. The launch was done using the PSLV-XL launcher-type vehicle.
Author: Balasubramani Muniyandi
In a huge relief to the residents, the process to remove the garbage piled on the Madambakkam dumpyard in the Town Panchayat is now being removed.
GSAT-7A is the 35th Indian communication satellite built by ISRO. Weighing 2,250 kg, GSAT-7A has a mission life of eight years, and will provide communication capability in the Ku-band over the Indian region.
Propellants were successfully filled this morning in the GSLV-F11 carrying GSAT-7A satellite, ahead of its launch from Sriharikotta today at 4.10 pm.
Wide attention is given to most lakes in the suburbs: however, Selaiyur lake, which is one of the biggest waterbodies in the area, is left unnoticed. This lake is one of the primary reason for the flooding of Chitlapakkam every monsoon.
The Urban Public Health Centre (UPHC) in Sembakkam, constructed near the Alavattaman temple, has been catering to the health needs of residents in the locality. Constructed on 50 cents, it was built at a cost of Rs 42 lakh and benefits about 200 patients daily on an average.
People who were dependent on the tech platform to get their daily meal delivered at their doorstep had a hard time as the service was disrupted in several places after the delivery personnel went on strike over various demands.
Two years have gone since the passing away of the former Chief Minister. But the buzz surrounding her death and her properties is yet to die down.
Garbage disposal problems in the suburban areas got reduced considerably after the waste management plant at Vengadamangalam became functional a few years ago.