The Times of India 29.09.2010
Corpn plans free dental clinics in city
CHENNAI: The Chennai Corporation will soon open dental clinics offering free treatment in Ilango Nagar, Sembium, T P Chathiram, Pudupet, Nungambakkam, Kotturpuram and Velachery. This was among the 24 project proposals approved during Tuesday's corporation council meeting.
"We will use the space available in the existing public health department clinics. The total cost for setting up each clinic will be around Rs 5 lakh," said corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni .
The corporation also approved the renovation of the Kodambakkam bridge at Rs 39.12 lakh and flyovers and subways in nine other places at Rs 3.92 lakh.
Earlier, there were some tense moments after four Congress councillors demanded the expulsion of opposition floor leader Saidai P Ravi also of the Congress for allegedly derogatory remarks against AICC member Karthi Chidambaram a few days ago. Later, they lodged a complaint with the police commissioner's office.
"We will use the space available in the existing public health department clinics. The total cost for setting up each clinic will be around Rs 5 lakh," said corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni .
The corporation also approved the renovation of the Kodambakkam bridge at Rs 39.12 lakh and flyovers and subways in nine other places at Rs 3.92 lakh.
Earlier, there were some tense moments after four Congress councillors demanded the expulsion of opposition floor leader Saidai P Ravi also of the Congress for allegedly derogatory remarks against AICC member Karthi Chidambaram a few days ago. Later, they lodged a complaint with the police commissioner's office.
