Research on for trees that can grow in polluted areas
The Forest Department is undertaking research to identify various types of tree species that can grow in areas that have been polluted. These species can be used in afforestation initiatives in places
View ArticlePlea to close down dyeing units violating pollution control norms
Environment activists and groundwater protectionists from Arulpuram area submitted a representation to Collector G. Govindaraj on Monday asking the administration to close down those individual dyeing
View ArticleJudgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding seeking consent to operate...
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s. Sri Murugan Dyeing Vs Disrict Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board & Others dated 15/10/2014 regarding seeking...
View ArticleStudies find common factors in divergent habitats of migratory birds
To understand the diverse habitats of migratory birds and make comparison studies, the bird watchers’ team of Nature Society of Tirupur, that has been studying the arrival-departure patterns of such...
View ArticleResidents voice concern over captive power plant project
Residents of Uthukuli taluk met Collector G. Govindaraj on Monday to express their concern over the proposed installation of 48MW captive power plant coming up as part of a private Textile Special...
View ArticleTNPCB recommends closure of packaged water bottling unit in Tirupur
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s district unit has forwarded a report to its head office suggesting issuance of closure order to a packaged water bottling unit near here, which was under criticism
View ArticleRailways commissions clean energy projects at Tirupur station
With the aim of tapping renewable energy potential, the Railways commissioned a rooftop solar power grid system and two solar-powered water heaters at Tirupur railway station, on Tuesday. The solar
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding environmental clearance for...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Vadamugam Kangayempalayam Vs. MoEF dated 19/06/2015 regarding Environment Clearance granted to M/s IG3 Infra Ltd. for
View ArticleCollection of effluent treatment data from Murugampalayam CETP completed
A special monitoring team completed the collection of effluent treatment data for three months from the Common Effluent Treatment Plants on Saturday to ascertain whether the ‘zero liquid discharge’ norms
View ArticleTirupur dyeing units to sell sludge in effluent treatment process to three...
Proposal sent to seek approval from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Dyeing units in Tirupur apparel cluster are all set to sign agreements with three cement manufacturing companies in an effort to
View ArticleGroundwater level in State drops rapidly
The average groundwater level in Tamil Nadu has declined considerably in the past five years, with only 4 of 30 districts showing any major increase. Coimbatore district has the lowest level at 13.12
View ArticleAssessment of hydroclimatic condition in extensive groundwater mining area,...
The study highlights the climatic water balance, drought assessment and agricultural potentiality of Uppar Odai sub-basin located in the Southern part of India, Tamil Nadu state. The average annual
View ArticleJudgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding consent to operate a stone...
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of M/s. Kathir Blue Metals Vs Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board & Others dated 06/08/2015 regarding Consent to Operate
View ArticleJudgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding a dyeing unit's...
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s. Magaarani Dyeings,Tiruppur.Vs. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Rep. by its Member Secretary, Chennai & Others dated 03/09/2015.
View ArticleImplement Avinashi-Athikadavu water project: NGO
The Thamizhaga Neer Melanmai Aadharavu Iyakkam, a not-for-profit organisation, has urged the Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to implement the decades-old Avinashi-Athikadavu ground water project. Under
View ArticleJudgement of the National Green Tribunal pollution of ground water by a coir...
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of S. Muthu Vs The District Collector, Tirupur District & Others dated 14/10/2015 regarding coir fibre industry causing
View ArticleTiruppur in TN plants 1.25 lakh saplings in 100 days to fight global warming
COIMBATORE: In an attempt to reduce global warming, residents of Tiruppur have planted 1.25 lakh saplings in 100 days. Vetry — a non-governmental organization — with the support of the state government
View Article3 villages in Tirupur to take up organic mango farming
Horticulture department to adopt the villages on a pilot basis The Department of Horticulture is all set to adopt select three villages in the district on a pilot basis to promote organic cultivation
View ArticleGreen norms proposal may shut units: Textile Ministry
The Environment Ministry’s proposal, to hastily implement a ‘stringent’ norm mandating nearly all textile processing units to eliminate liquid discharges, can result in closure of many small and medium
View ArticleSacred spots of Kumbakonam polluted
Dwindling water level and inadequate treatment of water for recycling have resulted in an unbearable stench emerging from the Mahamaham Tank in Kumbakonam. he Mahamaham tank, which just two weeks ago
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