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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Tribals help to curb poaching in Indira Gandhi sanctuary
The incidence of poaching and felling in the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park at Pollachi has come down, thanks to the introduction of squads, involving tribals. The setting up of
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'Administer antidote to zoo animals periodically '
The Madras Veterinary College has suggested that the Arignar Anna Zoological Park administer the antidote for tripanosomiasis once in 45 days between June and December and once in 90 days between
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Spurt in incidence of diarrhoeal disorder in North Chennai
The run up to the Tamil month of Aadi is acknowledged by health officials as the most challenging period in tackling the spread of communicable diseases in North Chennai. The breeding of house flies
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'Make East Coast Road Plastic-free'
On the banks of the Chitlapakkam lake in Chennai which is fast getting polluted and encroached wit garbage dumping, a seminar followed by discussions was held on handling Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
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Wasteland lease for corporate houses upto 30 years
The Tamil Nadu Government today fixed 30 years as the maximum period for lease of wasteland to corporate houses. Announcing conditions, the Government said it reserved the right to cancel the lease
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150 persons develop diarrhoeal disorders
The influx of patients from parts of north Chennai to the Communicable Diseases Hospital, Tondiarpet, with diarrhoeal disorders is giving the Chennai Corporation health authorities a tough time, even
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5 old trees axed at Tiruvanmiyur
Five avenue trees which are 50 to 60 years old and provided shade to people on Tiruvalluvar Salai in Tiruvanmiyur,Tamil Nadu were chopped. The trees were axed to widen the road on the stretch, say
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TNPCB tourist sites for eco conservation
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has identified at least one tourist destination or pilgrimage centre in each of the 29 districts in the State for promoting environmental
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Set up Tree Authority, say Thiruvanmiyur residents
Residents and traders of Thiruvanmiyur, Tamil Nadu joined by environmental activists staged a protest at the spot where trees were cut on Tiruvalluvar Salai, and demanded the government set up a Tree
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'Clean tech. park' for electroplating units
The Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, has proposed a "clean technology park " for electroplating units in Madurai, according to its Director, M. Raghavan. He said that the small