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Chennai’s hiking and sunrise trekking communities are transforming ordinary weekends into adventures filled with fitness, friendships, and freedom from city fatigue...

Broken tiles, exposed nails, and slabs jutting out have made the walkway risky

Chennai police heightened security at marina beach, deploying personnel and barricades to prevent potential protests by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam supporters. The party, led by Vijay, won 108 seats but awaits an invitation to form the government. Authorities aim to maintain order and deter unauthorized gatherings.

Along stretches such as marina beach and Elliot’s Beach, evening ‘baby turtle farewell’ sessions are currently underway.

Fishermen's votes are crucial in seven Chennai constituencies, with 1.5 lakh voters potentially shifting allegiance. Discontent brews over DMK's candidate selection, with community leaders demanding representation. Issues like pollution, lack of infrastructure, and unfair fishing bans are fueling dissatisfaction, potentially impacting election outcomes.

Greater Chennai Corporation has announced that 60% of the smart carts that it is purchasing for the marina beach will be given to applicants who are existing street vendors, while the remaining will be kept open for others who may not be vendors there but intend to start a business on the beach.

Metro rail is expected to start tunnelling near Light House marina beach sometime in September. Flamingo, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will be assembled in a shaft under construction at the Light House metro station in August, underwent an acceptance test on Thursday at the factory of Herrenknecht, the German manufacturer, in Alinjivakkam.

It is official now. The marina beach will have only 900 shops, and each of them will pay Rs 3,000 as annual licence fee and monthly rent of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 to the corporation. In two days, authorities will finalise laying a concrete footpath along the Loop Road, off the Light House, in consultation with the CRZ officials.

An association of hawkers on the marina beach has approached the Madras high court challenging an earlier order asking authorities not to allow shops on the promenade.

Chennai's iconic marina beach is undergoing a significant transformation, aiming for the prestigious Blue Flag certification. This renovation focuses on meeting strict international standards for cleanliness, safety, and environmental management. By 2025, visitors can expect dedicated zones for recreation, improved accessibility, eco-friendly facilities, and a blend of cultural experiences, making it a must-visit destination.

The marina beach is technically out of bounds for visitors, but crowds are thronging the sands along Loop Road, without following Covid-appropriate behaviour. In search of business, stalls too have shifted to the area behind Light house and no norm seem to be observed.

Chennai Corporation planned to reduce illegal stalls on marina beach by limiting vendors to 900, as per a 2020 court order. Following a review, they will now execute this plan and introduce amenities like play areas, theatres, and seating zones. New vending licenses and amenities are part of the project expected to begin soon.

The 2017 pro-jallikattu protest on marina beach here would be last of its kind as the Madras high court on Monday said a strict no to any kind of protests on the beach.

After years of struggle, differently abled people can now visit the marina beach whenever they want just like anybody else as Greater Chennai Corporation on Sunday will inaugurate the permanent ramp constructed there.