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Padma Shri Savji Dholakia leads major push for ecosystem restoration through Dholakia foundation
Thiruvananthapuram Padma Shri awardee Savji Dholakia — celebrated Indian businessman, philanthropist, and chairman of the global diamond firm Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. — is driving an ambitious movement for environmental restoration and sustainable development through the Dholakia Foundation, the philanthropic arm of his company. Internationally recognised for his contributions to the diamond industry, Dholakia […]
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61-day fishing ban begins in TN, fishermen urge vigiliance against illegal fishing
Chennai, April 15 ,2025 The 61-day annual fishing ban along Tamil Nadu’s coast began in the early hours of Tuesday (April 15) and will continue until June 14. The ban, implemented under the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1983, is aimed at protecting marine biodiversity during the peak breeding season. During this period, mechanised […]
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NGT south bench to hear petition by Chennai residents plea on tree felling for highway expansion on April 15
Chennai, April 12 ,2025 The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear a petition on April 15 filed by residents of Adyar in Chennai, opposing the felling of 69 trees for a road widening project undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Highways Department. The petition, submitted by a representative of the Ramaniyam Towers […]
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TN govt declares Kasampatty sacred grove as biodiversity heritage site, second in state after Arittapatti
Chennai, March 27 ,2025 The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared the Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove in Dindigul district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), making it the second such site in the state after Arittapatti in Madurai. The Forest Department announced the notification today (March 27), publishing it in the Tamil Nadu Government […]