Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Thanjavur appearing in The Hindu dated 19.05.2025". The application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled 2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit …
MNRE recently invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the first 1 Gw offshore wind project in India, which has evoked a keen response from the industry, both global and Indian MNRE sets 30 GW offshore wind energy target by 2030 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Thursday …
Unit says damaged filter replaced after receiving complaint Residents of Periyar Nagar in Ward 69 of Coimbatore Corporation have alleged that over the past three days cotton waste dust from a micro dust chimney of Pankaja Mills of the National Textile Corporation is causing hardship to them. V. Shanti (42), …
Proposal approved based on the latest draft CZMP; activists slam Centre’s decision In a contentious move, an expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has recommended granting of Environmental Clearance and CRZ clearance for the Phase-III expansion of the Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) in Ennore. …
MADURAI: A team of experts entered the sealed Sterlite Copper plant in Tuticorin on Sunday evening in the wake of reports that there was a suspected chemical leak in a storage unit, said district collector Sandeep Nanduri. Speaking to reporters in Tuticorin on Sunday evening, the collector said a team …
COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday sought immediate operationalisation of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC). In his speech at the fourth annual meeting of the governing council of Niti Aayog in New Delhi, Palaniswami said immediate operationalisation of …
The proposed modernisation project will be carried out within the existing airport premises over an area of 1301.28 acres. An Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, has accorded environmental clearance for the Rs 2476 crore Chennai Airport expansion programme by Airports Authority of India (AAI). According to …
Scheme taken up at a cost of Rs. 50 cr. Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday made a slew of announcements, including extension of subsidy to 1,000 solar power pumpsets at 90% subsidy, aimed at giving a boost to the agriculture sector. Making a suo motu statement in the …
Board withdraws CTE for phase 2 after SIPCOT cancels land allotment CHENNAI: Is it the end of the road for Vedanta Sterlite’s expansion plans in Thoothukudi? The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has withdrawn the Consent to Establish (CTE) granted to the second copper smelter unit for which work …
The CRZ Notification, 2011, stipulates that all proposals have to be evaluated against the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP). CHENNAI: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has recommended granting of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and environment clearance for the phase-3 …
‘Will prevent evaporation from lakes’ To harness the power of solar energy and to prevent evaporation from lakes, the government will set up floating solar power stations in the State, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said. Making the announcement through a suo motu statement in the State Assembly on Tuesday, …
MoEF’s appraisal committee lays down conditions The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended environmental clearance for the Chennai Airport Modernisation Project (Phase-II) that will cost ₹2,476- crore . The decision was made following a detailed presentation of the project by the …
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s green power generation has increased with a high contribution of hydro power in the last two days. Heavy rain in the Nilgiris district helped contribute to the high hydro power generation. Along with wind and solar, the total green power generation crossed 38%. Tamil Nadu’s hydro power …
Proposal will create ‘shock absorber’ around sanctuaries; impose curbs In a bid to conserve wildlife habitats in the State, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed to declare areas around the Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary in Ramanathapuram district and Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Ariyalur district as Eco-Sensitive …
The Tamil Nadu State Environment Impact Assessment Authority says that the project cannot be appraised as building and construction scheme. CHENNAI: India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) - proposed in Theni district, has run into rough weather with the Tamil Nadu government making it explicitly clear that the project cannot be appraised …
Chennai: As big ticket cases against the Rs 11,000-crore Chennai-Salem green corridor project and Sabarimala airport scheme are awaiting full attention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the forum continues to remain defunct, and headless. Touted as alternative to green benches of high courts, NGT functioning has been hampered due …
India is the host to this year’s World Environment Day and the theme is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution.’ Every year, June 5 is observed as World Environment Day to raise awareness and increase government action on the pressing issue. This year, the theme is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ with focus on single-use …
Order of the Madras High Court in the matter of G. Eswari Vs District Collector, Erode District & Others dated 04/06/2018 regarding power loom factories illegally running in in Survey No.38, 39, Minnakadu Thottam, Thanneerpandalpalayam, Veerappan Chatram Post, Erode, Tamil Nadu. The petitioner complains of unbearable noise as also dust …
CHENNAI: Tangedco harnessed 13,000 million units of wind energy and 2,905 million units of solar energy in 2017-18. Tamil Nadu is the only state to have used so much of green energy last year. The state has saved not less than 5,406 million tonnes of carbon on this count. “In …
Madurai: The Vaigai river, which is a symbol of Tamil culture and heritage can be restored to its past glory by taking adequate steps to check encroachments, pollution and ground water level, said the water man of India, Dr Rajendra Singh. Speaking at the Vaigai river restoration workshop held at …
Order of the Madras High Court in the matter of P L Ramaiah Vs The District Collector - Sivagangai District & Others dated 01/06/2018 regarding grant of permission and necessary protection for conducting the Jallikattu at Poolankurichi Village, Thiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai District on the eve of Sri Angala Parameswari, Sri …
