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Historical debates on Centre-state power sharing in India are revisited. From the rajamannar Committee to the recent Kurian Joseph Committee, proposals aim to balance Union and state authority. The role of governors and their appointment process remain central to these discussions. Opposition-ruled states are highlighting these recommendations ahead of elections, advocating for genuine power sharing.

PV rajamannar Salai in KK Nagar has at least 14 shops encroaching upon its 80ft wide carriageway, reducing it to just half its width. The road is a vital link for residents of KK Nagar and Ashok Nagar to areas along Arcot Road, and groans under choking traffic during peak hours.

The Greater Chennai Corporation is yet to connect completed storm water drains at 247 locations. If this is not done, then the newer drains may not work and it would lead to flooding as usual, fear residents.

Five roads were closed for traffic and vehicles were diverted on Friday morning due to the wet spell.

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation and disability rights' activists continue to lock horns over procuring kneeling buses, but Madras high court-recommended advocate A E Chelliah says operating such buses is feasible.

Pits dug up for storm water drain work in Kodambakkam have become a death trap for pedestrians and motorists over the last two months. With instances of cars, humans, and animals falling in on the rise, residents fear there could be fatalities when roads turn slushy in rain.

Experts from IIT Madras after inspecting storm water drain work sites in K K Nagar have asked the city corporation to stick with the design vetted by them.

Tamil Nadu's state autonomy resolution and the subsequent political fallout have reignited discussions on India's federal structure. A newly formed panel will review Centre-state relations, spurred by a Supreme Court victory granting the governor a bill assent deadline. The state government faces challenges reminiscent of its past struggles, compounded by current tensions with the central government over policy and funding.

Tangedco announced that power supply will be suspended in parts of KK Nagar, MGR Nagar, Kodambakkam, Choolaimedu, Vadapalani, VIrugambakkam, Guindy, St Thomas Mount, Ramapuram on Monday to facilitate maintenance work.

Morning-walkers on Friday were bemused to find the new storm water drains in Chennai filled with rain water after a steady spell of overnight showers.

After remaining closed for eight months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cinema halls here are getting ready to welcome patrons ahead of Diwali on November 10.

Thousands of devotees participated in the Aadi Pooram car festival at Srivilliputhur Sri Andal temple on Sunday.

Ethirneechal fame actress Bhagavatula Satyapriya is enjoying her vacation with her family. The actress is a travel enthusiast. She explored the local cuisines and roamed around the streets of Paris.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has formed a high-level committee, led by retired Justice Kurian Joseph, to address concerns about state autonomy and federalism. The committee will recommend measures to protect states' rights and improve Centre-state relations, with reports expected in the coming years.