TN Veterinary and Animal Sciences University  to preserve local cattle breeds from extinction

Chennai, April 26 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences(TANUVAS) is on an ambitious project to preserve local cattle breeds or ‘Naatu Kuttai Madugal’ that are prevalent in Chengalpattu, Tiruvallar, Kancheepuram and Villupuram districts. The preservation is aimed to prevent the local breeds from extinction, a statement from TANUVAS noted. The project cost is Rs […]

15 more Sri Lankan Tamil refugees reach Rameswaram

Chennai, April 25 (BPNS) With the economic crisis continuing to loom large in Sri Lanka, 15 more  Tamil refugees from the island nation reached the Indian shores on Monday early morning. The refugees have landed at Rameswaram. Tamil Nadu Coastal police received tips that some Sri Lankan refugees have landed up at the mount near […]

Three TN products apply for GI tag

Chennai, April 25 (BPNS) Three Tamil Nadu-based products, The Puliyankudi acid lime, Thooyamalli rice, and Virudhunagar samba vathal (Chilly) have applied for Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The application was submitted on Monday in Chennai. Geographical Indication (GI) is a label that is applied to products that have a geographical origin and that have characteristics that […]