QMC Team Reports

  A special Assembly program was held in CSI Bain School which re-opened at Ormes Road at Kilpauk.       The reopening was for 6th to 12th students, as per the government order.        N. Lily Lusia, principal, began the Assembly programme with a prayer.She introduced chief guests Rev. Dr. Immanuel Titus and Parthasarathy (local community city leader).        To celebrate World Environmental day, students performed on stage, sang special songs and spoke on the environment - in English and Tamil.        One student spoke in English on the theme for World Child Labour day.        Finally, Rev. Dr. Immanuel Titus blessed the students. - By Blesssy V Raj

  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

  Lady Willingdon Government Model Higher Secondary School on Dr. Besant Road, Triplicane, is one of the oldest schools in Chennai.   Currently, admission is open for 11th and 12th std. classes by you must apply online.      From class 1 to 5,   co-education is followed and for classes 6 to 12 upwards, classes are only for girls.        - By Nishanthi S.

  Preethi Catering Service is located in Dr Santhosh Nagar, Egmore. The owner of the shop is Dhanasekar K. His wife Jamuna.D also helps. In the morning, you get idli, pongal, poori and dosa and vada. In the afternoon, there is white rice, biryani and brinji. Many office-workers are regular customers here.   Dhanasekar is the main cook and he is a specialist in making sweets because he worked in Archana Sweets in Cuddalore. He takes orders. Contact number: 944588063. - By Lavanya B.

  This sugarcane juice hawker on Pillayar Kovil Street, Triplicane is making good business in this summer time. Ayyaswamy runs this streetside joint and he says he has been here for twenty years.   For 200ml of sugarcane juice, he charges Rs.20.   It is open all 7 days of the week.   He says sale goes down by nearly 50 percent down in monsoon season but in summer he makes good profit.   - By Durgadarshini

  Jio Job Fair is going to be held on June 10 to recruit candidates for a sales officer role. The fair is at Jio Center, T. Nagar. Timings - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Job role in detail: This is an on roll job. To visit customers' homes and sell Jio product. Work location will be within a 5 km radius of where the candidates reside. The salary for freshers is 17,000. Daily allowances will be given.   Required qualification - Std. 12th / any degree. Experience 6 to 7 months in sales. Candidate must have a two-wheeler. Jio uniforms will be provided. - By Yamini N.

  Phoenix Fitness Center is on Angalamman Kovil Street, Thuraipakkam.   M. Ajith is the trainer at the gym.    This is a unisex gym. There is an offer to new admissions here. The trainer says that many people come here for weight loss and weight gain. Gym timings - 5.30 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm.    Contact no: 9080360219 - By Sneha E.

  Ilahee Bags Shop in Gangadeeshwarar Street in Purasaiwakkam is now a busy place since schools are going to re-open and shopping is hectic. All school bags are on sale. The price starts from Rs.300. Contact number:9884956787 - By Lavanya B.

  Vijayan Tiffin Centre Elango Street at Teynampet is a busy food joint. It opens at 5 a.m. and is open till midnight. The owner, Vijayan his place offers idlis and dosas, chappathis, varieties of rice and later, snacks like bajji, bonda and samosa. Tea and coffee   is always available. Offices near the store can order on phone - 24345862, Workers near this shop and office-goers and people who visit the DMK party office are seen at this restaurant. - By Sangeetha K.

  A special program for students is offered by Vivekananda Cultural Center in Vivekanandar Illam campus (Triplicane, Chennai). It is specially for students who have passed Class 12 and are waiting to join courses in engineering/medical/ or UG courses. The classes focus on self confidence measures, how to face challenges of life and Indian values and culture. Only limited seats are available and fee is Rs 1000. The classes are from July 4 to July 9, for six days,             To register contact 9941855592   - By Nishanthi

  A section of the busy Lloyds Road in Triplicane has been blocked from Friday evening.   Workers here said that drain repair work is on. The pipeline under the main road is old so the workers demolished the leaky portion - this is a Metrowater approved civic work.     Buses and cars are unable to move freely in the road. - By Durgadarshini

  The Amma Unavagam in Whannels Road,Egmore caters of the poor, daily-wage labourers and others. Staffer Ramani said   that seven people are working under a supervisor. The Unavagam provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the morning, they sell pongal and idly-sambhar.   In the afternoon, there is lemon rice and curry-leaves rice. In the late evening, for dinner, they sell chappathi and dal. Sometimes, many people eat here but sometimes the number is small. The staff said there are some problems like need for better cooking utensils. They say they have told their seniors about it. - By Lavanya

  It rained in Teynampet on Tuesday evening for 45 minutes. The food stall staff at Balaji Hotel in Elango Street had to shift their things inside the hotel as the rain came hard. Men working in the open at Jayalakshmi Turning Works here had to stop working. In Pillaiyar Kovil Street, there are many potholes and so water stagnates.   - By Sangeetha K.

  It rained in Kottur on Tuesday, from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. with short intervals of stoppage. Water stagnated in some areas. Mostly, the main road seemed dry.   Due to the rain, it was cool in the morning. Many people were seen walking, jogging, and cycling. - By Yamini N.

  Blahi Stationary Store on Lloyds Road has been a busy place as students begin to go back to school. Shop owner K.M. Mohammad Farooq said that there has been a high demand for items like lunch bag (Rs.49), school bags sold at Rs.300 and water bottles sold at Rs.30.    This store also sells long notebooks, record notes and charts.  For school students, products like wrapping paper, pens, pencils and ruled notebooks are on sale. Shopper Sneha said that the products and quality here are always good.   The shop is open from 8.30 am to 10.00 pm. Contact number is 6383987257 in  - By Nishathi S.