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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kanchi Kamakoti Kainkaryam appeals to governor for Nagpur-Chennai air connectivity
1 2 Nagpur: Convenors of Kanchi Kamakoti Kainkaryam, K Jagadeesan and G Chandrashekharan, submitted a memorandum to Governor CP Radhakrishnan, during his visit to Nagpur for the Bharat Bharati Tamil Sneh Milan 2025 held at Raj Bhavan. The letter requested the governor to recommend the resumption of the Nagpur-Chennai air service, which was suspended earlier, citing the inconvenience caused to students and professionals in Tamil Nadu's engineering, medical, and IT sectors. Another letter urged the Governor to recommend a fast train or Vande Bharat service between Nagpur and Chennai. Given his role as chancellor of universities, the governor was also requested to facilitate the introduction of a Tamil language section or chair at Nagpur University for the benefit of the Tamil-speaking community and future generations. Governor Radhakrishnan interacted with members of the Tamil community and assured that he would convey their concerns to the Govt of India. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Shoppers stranded as MLCP closes
Chennai: Weekend shoppers in T Nagar were caught off guard as the multi-level car parking (MLCP) abruptly shut down on Saturday, forcing many to turn back. With barely any staff in sight and barricades blocking entry, customers were left scrambling for parking space during the busy Aadi shopping season. The 40crore facility, inaugurated in 2021 by the then chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, had been operated by a private firm whose contract ended recently. It was later handed over to another company on a temporary basis. "They ran it for a year, and now their term has also ended. So from Saturday, the shutters were down. As it's Aadi, there were many shoppers," said a Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) official. A lone security guard at the site placed red barricades at the entrance and was seen responding to confused and angry motorists. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai "I came in the afternoon expecting to find space, but on-road parking was full and the MLCP was closed. I had to park on Masilamani Road, but the traffic police locked my vehicle as it was a no-parking zone," said K Jagadeesan from Manapakkam. Senthamarai Kumaresan from Vadapalani, who came on her two-wheeler, was also turned away. "GCC should have at least issued a closure notice. During Aadi, footfall is high in T Nagar, yet the civic body has shut down the MLCP. Some temporary arrangements should be made immediately," she said. The MLCP can accommodate 222 cars and 513 two-wheelers, with three car lifts and one bike lift. While bikes are parked in the basement and terrace, cars are accommodated across six floors each floor holding 37 cars. However, two of the three car elevators have been dysfunctional for months and remain unrepaired. For the past eight months, the temporary operator had been offering free parking for the first three hours. "But with only one working elevator, queues were long, and car owners avoided the facility. As a result, most bylanes around Pondy Bazaar have turned into illegal parking zones," said V Manikandan of West Mambalam. GCC commissioner J Kumaragurubaran said a new contractor will be appointed soon. "We will be floating the RFP shortly," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
