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No Tariff Hike, Yet EB Bills Surge Across Tamil Nadu: What Is Behind the July–August Shock?
Consumer desk — 3.70 lakh May→July variation screen, summer load vs meter faults, and what Chennai households should verify before they pay.
WhatsApp spam report platform for Chennai group admins: why invite-link floods need a shared list
Problem first: self-added clusters and foreign dial codes fill admin queues. Then: a public reporting page Chennai group owners can check and contribute to — without turning moderation into harassment.
Namma Arasu WhatsApp Number 7845252525: Tamil Nadu Govt Services Guide for Chennai
Chennai consumer desk — verified Government of Tamil Nadu WhatsApp number 7845252525, GCC and TNEB services, step-by-step start, and safety tips for Tamil Nadu residents.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Bill Calculation 2026: Why Your June TNEB Bill May Be Higher
Consumer desk — slab math, OMR apartment scenarios, 500-unit cliff, and how to audit your TNPDCL bill.
OneCard users report app crashes, payment failures, and auto-exit errors after update
Consumer desk — Play Store review pattern, support gap, and why fintech uptime is trust.
Metro water officials flag early summer strain; tanker booking rules tightened in outer wards
Consumer — when your street depends on lorries.
Petrol and diesel prices in Chennai on 22 March 2026
Consumer desk — daily mobility cost.
State school helplines expanded as Class X/XII public exams peak in Chennai centres
Consumer + education — support during March crunch.
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.
GCC renews focus on single-use plastic checks at shops and kiosks across zones
Consumer desk — what changed at your neighbourhood shop this week.
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