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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Six rivers in T.N. polluted in stretches: Union Minister
Rs. 905.78 cr. Central aid given to State to tackle the problem’ At least six rivers, including the Cauvery, in Tamil Nadu have been identified as polluted in stretches by the Central Pollution Control
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SC refuses to stay HC order on greenfield corridor
However, it issues notice to govt. on NHAI’s appeal against HC’s ruling The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Madras High Court order quashing the land acquisition process for the ₹10,000-crore
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Hydro electric project at Puliancholai slated for commissioning by April 2021
The project involves construction of five small dams The Kollimalai Hydro Electric Project (1x 20 MW) that involves linking of a tunnel from the hills in Namakkal district to Puliancholai in Tiruchi
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Appellate Tribunal for Electricity rules in favour of Adani Group
Firms had sought a direction to Tangedco to ensure must-run status for solar power plants The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of Adani Group firms and has set aside an
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Centre rejects proposal for small hydro project in T.N.
Firm did not submit progress report on project execution The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has rejected a proposal by a private company in Tamil Nadu seeking Central finance assistance
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NDA’s first Cabinet meet must sanction Godavari-Cauvery linking project: Ramadoss
The linking of two rivers was mooted way back in 1970 but no action has been taken on that, says the PMK founder. The Pattali Munnetra Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Monday urged that the first
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Task of procuring wind, solar energy handed over to SECI
Move follows Tangedco’s tender not evoking any response The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has handed over the task of procuring wind and solar energy to the Centre’s
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FSSAI lifts tea, coffee decoction samples to check adulteration
After repeated checks to counter adulteration in tea dust, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is currently examining samples of tea and coffee decoction. The FSSAI had received
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Food business operators warned against wrapping food items in newspaper
The district administration has warned eateries, tea shops and shops selling food items not to pack food items or snacks in printed materials including newspapers and plastic covers. Collector M. Asia