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Chennai's Velachery–Tambaram high road to be named after Major Mukund Varadharajan

Christopher Miltus / TNN / Jun 11, 2026, 13:02 IST
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Chennai's Velachery–Tambaram high road to be named after Major Mukund Varadharajan
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CHENNAI: The 16-km Velachery–Tambaram High Road is set to be renamed after Major Mukund Varadharajan, the Indian Army officer who was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry honour.The Tambaram Corporation Council on Thursday approved a resolution to name the arterial road "Major Mukund Varadharajan Road" in recognition of his sacrifice. The proposal was taken up following the approval from the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.

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About the AuthorChristopher Miltus

Christopher Miltus is a reporter who gives a strong voice to the people of Chennai and Tambaram. He writes with a serious eye on civic issues, from roads and drains to waste management and public safety. Water supply and sewerage are areas he follows closely, making sure authorities are held accountable. At the same time, Christopher enjoys picking up off-beat stories and tracking the latest trends that excite today’s youth.

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