Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 26 (BPNS) Sudheer a theater activist and former producer in Malayalam’s popular Television Channel, “Kairali” has promoted a concept of Organic farming and the rich culture associated with farming. To promote this into a theater, he zeroed in on a character that was being spoken about in the rural areas where farmers are […]
Chennai, Sept 23 (BPNS) A flood alert is issued in five districts of Tamil Nadu after the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project Dam almost reached its full capacity of 52 ft. The five districts where flood alert is issued are Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, and Cuddalore. Public works department (PWD) officials said that the water level in […]
Chennai, Sept 21 (BPNS) The Non-Governmental Organisations of Tamil Nadu who are into conservation of environment have requested the state Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin to announce a Carbon neutral policy for the state. Ina a statement on Tuesday the NGOs requested the Chief Monster to adopt the Carbon neutral policy. Coimbatore-based NGO, ‘Osai’ organized the […]
Chennai ,September 14 (BPNS) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that western ghats will get heavy rains in the next few days and that the districts of Tamil Nadu adjoining the western ghats will get scattered rains for the next two to three days. Heavy rains may occur in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, and Dindugal […]
Chennai, September 11 (IANS) The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal( NGT) is turning into a major savior and a watchdog for the protection of environment in the state of Tamil Nadu. The agency has intervened in several environmental degradation issues and has brought the erring agencies to task by timely action getting praise […]
Thiruvananthapuram, August 29 (BPNS) Kerala continues to receive heavy rains leading to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declaring Orange alert in nine districts of the state. The IMD predicted heavy rains in Kozhikode, Thrissur, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Malappuram, Palakkad, Wayanad, and Kannur districts of the state. Some districts even recorded 10 cm of rainfall. All […]
Chennai, August 22 (BPNS) The National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has allocated a grant of Rs 24. 90 lakh rupees to a project on Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System (IMFFS) in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. A statement from the NABARD on Sunday, said that the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation( MSSRF) will […]
Chennai, August 18 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a seven-member committee to study the exploration of hydrocarbon projects . The committee will be headed by Sultan Ahmad Ismael, part-time member, State Development Policy Council. A statement from the department of environment said that the committee constituted on Tuesday will have freedom to conduct […]
Chennai, August 16 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Wilderness Experiences Corporation which is functioning under the state forest department and the state tourism department has joined hands to promote eco-tourism in the state. The tourism arena in the state was facing severe backlash with many tour operators and those who lives dependent on the sector shutting shops […]
Chennai, August 11( BPNS) The Tamil Nadu government is set to provide allocation for climate change mitigation efforts in the revised state budget for the financial year 2021-22. A senior official with the Department of Environment, Tamil Nadu told BPNS that the budget which is to be presented in the house on August 13 is […]
