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 […]

TN forest department install surveillance cameras to monitor leopard movement in Mettur ,Salem

Chennai,March 27,2025 The Tamil Nadu forest department officials have installed surveillance cameras and set up cages in Mettur village of Salem district following villagers complaining of leopard presence in the area. Villagers and farmers in the area have complained to the forest department that a leopard has recently been attacking local livestock, including dogs, goats, […]

TN Teachers’ associations demand proper probe into POCSO cases filed against teachers during exam duty.

Chennai, March 27 ,2025 The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers’ associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty. The demand follows multiple incidents, including the arrest of a 44-year-old teacher who was on invigilation duty for the Class 12 public […]

TN health department takes measures to tackle rising heatwave risk

Chennai, March 26 ,2025 The Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated precautionary steps to address the increasing threat of heatwaves across the state. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian in a statement on Wednesday said that the department has ensured an adequate supply of essential medical resources to manage heat-related illnesses. The government is closely monitoring […]

Serial chain snatching : Chennai police interrogate third suspect after arrest in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Chennai, March 26 ,2025 The Greater Chennai Police are interrogating a third suspect in connection with a spate of serial chain-snatching incidents reported across the city in recent days. The suspect, Salman, who had fled Chennai on Tuesday (March 25), was apprehended by the Andhra Pradesh Government Railway Police in Nellore on Wednesday morning. He […]