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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15 MW solar farm for Pudukottai
Gamesa, a leading player in the renewable energy space, has secured a contract for setting up a 15 MW solar farm in Pudukottai district. A company press release said that Gamesa will be responsible
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BARC to help in disposal of solid waste
Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) will hold preliminary discussions with officials from the Department of Science, Technology and Environment for effective disposal of solid waste J Daniel Chellappa,
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Remove encroachments from water bodies: awareness campaign begins
The Salem Citizens’ Forum on Thursday launched a novel campaign to highlight the importance of removal of encroachments from the water bodies and preventing water from getting polluted. The Forum members
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Hospitals told to give details of biomedical waste segregation
Putting all the State-run and private hospitals located in Chennai district in a spot, the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed them to produce their log books showing
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Action sought against illegal sand quarrying in six districts
A PIL petition has been moved before the Madras High Court alleging irregularities in sand quarrying in the districts of Karur, Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore and Nagapattinam. The PIL sought
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Road safety policy aims to cut accidents by 50%
Focus will be on creating awareness among road users The Puducherry government on Monday launched a Road Safety policy and Action plan to reduce the number of fatalities and accidents by 50 per cent
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Copious rains help raise water table in Chennai
Water level in many areas has gone up by 6-8 metres this month. Quality has improved too The heavy rain of the northeast monsoon has replenished the groundwater level in many parts of the city. According
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NLC bags award for excellence in water management
The Central Board of Power and Irrigation (CBIP) has presented the Excellence in Integrated Water Resources Management award to Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) for sustainable management of the ground
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Ennore fishermen protest ‘destruction of mangroves’
Fishermen in Ennore took to the streets on Wednesday protesting against the destruction of mangroves in the Athipattu area by a contactor engaged by Kamraj Port Limited (KPL). Coming as it does just
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Combined Water Supply Scheme launched by CM
The Rs. 1,295 crore Combined Water Supply Scheme (CWSS), which was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister on Monday, will cover residents of Vellore Corporation, 11 municipalities, five town panchayats