QMC Team Reports

  The Government High School in Kottur reopened on June 12 with students of 6th to 10th classes attending school.   The teachers presented a flower as an invitation to the children.  The school held a special assembly to welcome the children.   Principal Maheshwari Kalpana addressed the students and motivated them. The Principal said construction work is on on this campus and from the next year, the school will be upgraded to higher secondary level, with classrooms in the new building.   Local ward councillor Kathir Murugan attended the school assembly and spoke. He presented new books to some students.  - By Yamini N.

  M. Samuel Draviyam is the ward councillor for GCC’s 6th ward in Thiruvottiyur west zone.  Since the councillor was away, his assistant R.Srinivasan explained the details of the work of the councillor this far. Stormwater drainage system has been laid in R S Nagar and adjoining areas.   Metrowater is also being supplied to all areas. In the ward, about 80 streets now being re-laid.  Contact number for councillor’s office: 8508233335 - By Saranya

  Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram has a variety of memberships.   The individual membership fee for the first timers is Rs.250, the annual fee is Rs.100.   Family membership covers four persons - two adults and two kids. First-time membership fee Rs.500, annual fee Rs. 200.   Senior citizens above 60 can join. First-time membership fee Rs. 100, annual fee Rs. 50. Students membership - first-time membership fee Rs. 150, annual fee Rs. 75.  Membership fees should be paid in cash.   Facilities for library members are - access to own book reading section. From 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Access to E-books and E-magazine. Access to 7th-floor E-library and computers. Access to Wi-Fi facility in the library. To become a member, you must carry photo ID proof and Aadhar card and two passport-size photos. The library membership form is given in the information department on the ground floor. - By Yamini Narasimhan

  Muthal Thalaimurai Learning Center is in Kannagi Nagar, Okkiyam Thuraipakkam.   It was opened by V. Iraianbu, chief secretary of Tamil Nadu.   It has been opened for the sake of women's empowerment.  Here, driving classes, beauty-care training and sari embroidery classes are held. There are no fees.   Students are from the age of 18 to 37 years can sign up.   The classes are held in the morning shift and in the evening shift. 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 1.30 to 5.30 p.m. - Monday to Saturday.  Physically disabled students can also register here.   - By Sneha E.

    ‘Tumbledry' is a new laundry and dry-cleaner located in Prince Towers at Purasaiwalkam High Road in Kilpauk. It is managed by Hariharan.       Hariharan states that they do dry cleaning of silk sarees, woollen clothes, leather bags, shoes, curtains and carpets.        They offer free home pickup and delivery service too.     Contact number: 076772 50250 - By Blessy V. Raj

  Construction of storm water drains is underway in Kalyani Chetty Nagar and surrounding residential areas of Thiruvottiyur.   Since some people have encroached on the road here, the work is slowing down. Thiruvottiyur GCC zonal officer Naganeethan, executive engineer Hussaine and Assistant Engineer Kothandaraman led the team to remove the encroachments under police protection. - By Saranya