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Metro water officials flag early summer strain; tanker booking rules tightened in outer wards
Consumer — when your street depends on lorries.
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Petrol and diesel prices in Chennai on 22 March 2026
Consumer desk — daily mobility cost.
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State school helplines expanded as Class X/XII public exams peak in Chennai centres
Consumer + education — support during March crunch.
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Ahead of monsoon: discoms flag loose outdoor wiring and unsafe earthing in Chennai homes
Consumer safety — a short checklist beats a trip to the ER during squalls.
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GCC renews focus on single-use plastic checks at shops and kiosks across zones
Consumer desk — what changed at your neighbourhood shop this week.