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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Flourishing in safe haven
It is one of the most beautiful and graceful antelopes in the subcontinent, which has enjoyed a protected status for several centuries. But due to habitat destruction. Its population has come down
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Sharp rise in dengue cases in city
In what is touted to be the 'peak' dengue season, the number of dengue cases in Chennai has gone up substantially. And breaking the 'affluence' barrier that hitherto characterised the spread of
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Cracker units want curbs relaxed
Fireworks manufacturers in the State had said they would approach the Supreme Court seeking further relaxation in the ban on use of fireworks during the night hours.
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'Ban on shark harvesting futile'
Deep-sea fishermen associations from Kanyakumari and Kerala have appealed to the State Fisheries Department seeking representation to the Centre that the recent ban on shark harvesting will ruin
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Green lesson on campus
Noted for its academic excellence and student caliber, Anna University, Chennai now wants to be known for another reason. In a new initiative, the venerable institution is these days 'talking and
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Notification soon to ban 'paan masala'
The sale and use of tobacco products, including paan masala, will become illegal soon as the State Health department has decided to issue a notification. However, the department has prepared the
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Awareness campaigns belated
Though the Chennai Corporation has now taken up intensive dengue awareness campaign, it is clearly a belated effort considering that the civic body received the warning about a possible outbreak in
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TNPCB steps for safe Deepawali
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has initiated steps for a safe Deepawali with lesser air and noise pollution. Ms. Sheela Rani Chunkath, Chairperson, TNPCB, on Friday flagged off two
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Human chain against crackers
More than 500 children representing the city based voluntary organisation , Asha Nivas Social Service Centre, formed a human chain at Valluvar Kottam today, to observe Anti-crackers Day, protesting
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Stir planned against ban on shark harvesting
Exporters and fishermen associations today urged the Government to represent to the Centre that the Environment Ministry ban on shark harvesting would ruin the livelihood of