Karur (D)

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding desilting of the Defence Colony drain in Delhi before the monsoon, 16/04/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …

Government tries to usher in second green revolution

In its attempt to improve the livelihood resources of the rural poor, the State government is trying to usher in the second green revolution, said the project officer, District Rural Development Agency, T.Murugan. Chairing the credit distribution function organised by the Indian Overseas Bank at Thogamalai in Karur district recently, …

1,000 saplings to be planted on police lands

In an attempt to enhance green cover in the district, the Tiruchi Police have decided to plant 1,000 saplings on lands belonging to the department. The saplings would be planted in police stations, police quarters, Armed Reserve grounds and other police offices with a view to turning them as green …

Stop pollution in water bodies in Karur

Farmers demand adequate compensation for the affected at the grievances day meeting Expressing deep disappointment over the inability of officials to stem the pollution rot plaguing rivers in the district, farmers demanded permanent steps to end pollution in water bodies and sought adequate compensation for affected farmers. Raising their voice …

Priority for potable water, basic amenities

KARUR: People's essential requirements such as regular supply of potable water to all parched areas and development of basic amenities in Karur district would be given priority, Transport Minister V. Senthil Balaji told constituency voters here on Sunday. Walking the streets of Kadambankurichi and adjoining areas in Karur Assembly Constituency …

Enhance irrigation infrastructure, say farmers

Tirupur: Farmers dependent on the Amaravathy river irrigation systems have appealed to the State government seeking enhancement of irrigation infrastructure for augmenting agriculture production in Tirupur, Coimbatore and Karur districts. Lingam Chinnasamy, general secretary of Amaravathy Nathineer Pasanai Pathukkappu Iyyakkam, pointed out that desilting had not been carried out in …

Water crisis: all-weather friend of Karur residents

KARUR: There has been a spurt in the number of people taking to the streets protesting the scarcity of water in their localities in several parts of the district last week. The people seek the intervention of authorities in addressing their water woes expeditiously. Though rivers Amaravathy and Cauvery flow …

Eco-conservationists' efforts gain momentum

KARUR: The strong indictment of effluent treatment plants and polluting units in Tirupur by the Madras High Court which has ordered their immediate closure has come as a shot in the arm for the eco conservationists in Karur. Now they have pitched strongly for the shutdown of all polluting units …

Nepal evinces interest in waste management model of Kulithalai

KULITHALAI: The successful solid and liquid waste management model practised in Kulithalai with the support of stakeholders and voluntary organisations could be replicated by civic bodies in Nepal, said the visiting Director General, Department of Water and Sewerage, Gajendra Kumar Thakur, here on Wednesday. Speaking at the conclusion of a …

Farmers' conference on pollution

Farmers of Karur district, who are plagued by industrial pollution for several decades now, have decided to intensify their struggle to put a permanent end to the menace. The affected farmers have decided to convene a regional conference in Karur, Erode and Tirupur districts on January 28 and chalk out …

Changes in biodiversity threaten Kangeyam cattle breed

R. Vimal Kumar Cattle foundation to try for in situ breeding to protect them Towards extinction:Lack of awareness of the distinct advantages of Kangeyam cattle cited as reason for its reduction in popularity among breeders. Tirupur: Degradation in biodiversity, including the reduction in the

50 per cent paddy cultivation to come under Rajarajan 1000

Fast and swift:Modernised transplantation in progress at Vangal village near Karur. KARUR: Farmers in Karur district have embraced the system of rice intensification (SRI) method, rechristened as Rajaran 1000. Officials hope to bring 50 per cent of the paddy cultivation under the Rajarajan 1000 system during the current season. The …

Illegal sand quarrying rampant in State, says Jayalalithaa

While demanding stringent measures to put an end to illegal sand quarrying in the State, AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Sunday urged the State government to grant Rs. 10 lakh compensation to the family members of a woman who was killed when a sand-laden lorry hit her two-wheeler in Karur …

Court orders collection of water samples from Noyyal

The exercise will be carried out in presence of residents CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Monday said a member of the court Registry would collect water samples from the Noyyal river in the presence of the residents of Athupalayam village in Karur district. The First Bench comprising Chief Justice …

Stop pollution of rivers: AIYF

KARUR: The All India Youth Federation (AIYF) has called upon authorities to prevent the further degradation of rivers Cauvery and Amaravathy in Karur. The fifth district level conference of the AIYF that was held here on Tuesday passed a resolution pointing to the fast degradation of the rivers and observed …

4,250 saplings to be planted along highways

Tiruchi Bureau KARUR: A total of 4,250 saplings will be planted along the State Highways in Karur district on the occasion of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's 87th birthday on Thursday. Collector C. Munirathinam planted a sapling along the State Highway 71 connecting Karur-Guziliamparai-Dindigul to launch the project. The project is …

Clear water channels of obstacles: Farmers

Power connection to be sanctioned on priority basis ARAVAKURICHI: Farmers in Karur district have urged the district administration to clear the irrigation and drainage channels of all wild growth and natural obstacles to ensure free flow of water. Reacting to their demands during the farmers' grievances day meeting held here, …

Vaiko among 150 arrested over Pambar dam issue

MARUMALARCHI Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), general secretary Vaiko was arrested along with 153 party workers on Friday while attempting to enter Kerala from the Onpadharu check post to inspect the site where the Kerala government had decided to construct a dam across the Pambar river. The MDMK men started from …

Water tax raised despite walkout

Inam Karur AIADMK, CPI(M) councillors stage protest People reeling under economic strain due to price rise: AIADMK Several areas face water shortage, says the party KARUR: Inam Karur Municipal Council has decided to implement upward revision in the water tax rates applicable within the civic limits. A resolution to that …

Assessment of groundwater pollution and its impact in and around Punnam Area of Karur District, Tamilnadu, India

Various samples of groundwater were collected from different areas in and around the Punnam village of Karur District, India and analyzed for their physicochemical characteristics. The results of this analysis were compared with the water quality standards of WHO and CPHEEO. In this analysis the various physicochemical parameters such as …

Need to preserve water resources stressed

Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board officials take out awareness rally For blue resource:Officials of the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board taking out an awareness rally on the occasion of World Water Day in Karur on Monday. KARUR: The need to conserve water and water resources for ensuring …

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