Groundwater level has increased by 0.6 metres
Rs. 20 crore has been allocated for supplying water across the State, says TWAD Board managing director The groundwater level has increased from 18.10 metres below ground level (pre-monsoon) to 17.5
Hindu (Chennai)
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New drinking water scheme for 12 habitations
A new drinking water scheme for 12 habitations in Thiruparaithurai and Perugamani panchayats situated along the Tiruchi-Karur National Highway on the outskirts of the city has become operational. This
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Industries welcome proposal to develop green energy corridors
However, there is no announcement to boost export of engineering goods Industries in Coimbatore District have welcomed the budget announcements of the State Government on Thursday regarding development of green energy corridors in the State and assisting industrial clusters in infrastructure development.
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Forum blames laxity in implementation of Food Safety Act for death of child who consumed soft drink
The Consumer Federation Tamil Nadu (CONFET) has appealed to Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to arrange suitable compensation, as provided for under the Food Safety and Standards Act, to the family of A. Abirami
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Ten illegal dyeing units near Pallipalayam removed
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s drive against illegal dyeing units that discharge effluents into River Cauvery at Tiruchengode Taluk in Namakkal resumed on Wednesday. This was the first drive
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No compromise on safety of nuclear plants: expert
The president of Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), K. L. Ramkumar, on Monday said that the Department of Atomic Energy had taken steps
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CII initiative to help renewable energy producers find consumers
An initiative of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre to serve as a forum connecting renewable energy producers and large power consumers has been rolled out across
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Forest department embarks on reviving waterholes in Sathyamangalam forests
Before the onset of summer, the Forest Department here has started identifying existing waterholes in the Sathyamangalam forests that needs to be deepened. Natural causes Though dry conditions are
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Total rural sanitation planned in three blocks of Dindigul district
Gandhigram Trust has motivated people to avoid open defecation The Gandhigram Trust has adopted three blocks – Batlgundu, Nilakottai and Athoor – in the district for ensuring total rural sanitation with community participation.
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Students forced to clean toilets in schools: PIL
HC directs School Education Secretary to reply by February 17 The Madras High Court Bench here on Thursday directed the School Education Secretary to file a counter affidavit in reply to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking appointment of sanitary workers in all government schools in order to curb the practice of some schools forcing their students to clean the campus and toilets.
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HC directs NHAI to plant 10 saplings for every tree felled
The Madras High Court Bench here on Thursday directed the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) Project Implementation Units (PIUs) in Madurai, Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Karur and Karaikudi to plant