City corpn cleaning 2 lakes
Coimbatore: The city corporation has commenced the preliminary works at Periyakulam and Selvachinthamani lakes as a part of the lake restoration and rejuvenation project under the smart city mission.
Times Of India (Coimbatore)
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100 wetlands to be protected in state
As many as a hundred waterbodies in the state will get an additional protective ring as the State Wetland Authority is all set to notify them as ‘priority wetlands’, bringing in a series of measures for
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Research is on to create climate-smart, hardy trees
Mohit Gera assumed charge as the director of the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) in Coimbatore in February. An Indian Forest Service officer of 1987 batch, he has served as additional
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Second national forestry research plan to focus on tackling climate change
Coimbatore: The second national forestry research plan (NFRP) will focus on tackling climate change. S C Gairola, director general of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), said
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Better traffic management will reduce pollution: Experts
Hundreds of vehicles caught for several minutes in every signal and traffic bottleneck pollute the air by spewing smoke. Better traffic management and redesigning of road may reduce this air pollution
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Rainwater harvesting structures raise groundwater table
The city-based NGO, Siruthuli’s efforts in construction of rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures in public places across the city has helped in improving the groundwater table, says a release. The NGO
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Butterfly count shows 102 species, indicates healthy ecosystem
Coimbatore: The members of the Tamil Nadu Butterfly Society, who undertook a butterfly walk at Kovai Coutrallam last week, spotted 102 species in a day. The team of five people from the non-profit organisation
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Corporation gets ready for Swachh Sarvekshan 2018
Civic body has already started the work to step up segregated collection of waste by repairing damaged carts and bins As of December 31, 2017, the Coimbatore Corporation is supposed to have completed
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Green brigade ensures weddings go plastic free
Coimbatore: A concerted effort is on to enforce the ban on use of plastics in wedding halls. Coimbatore corporation imposed the ban in October and enforced segregation of waste in the halls. A group
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With 75% insurance cover, the city shows health is wealth
COIMBATORE:The city stands on top of the list when it comes to the number of people having health insurance cover, thanks to the growing awareness among citizens for quality healthcare and the new-age
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Dengue fever cases touch 42 in CMCH
Coimbatore: The number of dengue patients undergoing treatment at the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital touched 42 on Sunday while the number of patients admitted with fever reached 187. None of