Large scale distillation of ilicit arrack in Chennai outskirts is causing concern to environmentalists, as those in the trade are stripping bark from neem trees for manufacturing the brew.The
The problem of sandalwood smuggling to Pondicherry from Tiruvannamalai, Padavedu near Vellore, Polur, Chengam and Alangayam is on the rise. According to Forest department sources, the problem has
Residents of Ram Colony, West Mambalam(Chennai), alleged that about 20 persons have been affected by viral fever following supply of contaminated drinking water to their
With the deadline for implementation of the Bio-Medical Waste(Management and Handling) Rules drawing near, the Pollution Control Board has brought out printed booklets of the Rules for the benefit of
A new interpretation centre at Vedanthangal birds sanctuary, constructed at a cost of Rs. 3 lakhs will be open to the visitors in a few days from now, according to oficials in the Forest
The Anna University's Centre for Biotechnology has received a major boost in its capacity for training and research with the inauguration of a technology incubator park, the biotechnology teaching
plan to educate public: A new programme to educate people on conservation of wildlife has been desigend by the managers of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP), Vandalur. Titled 'Educating for
The outbreak of gastro-enteritis in Dindigul district two months ago has been attributed to the contaminationof Manjalar river.In early February, more than 200 persons from Batlagundu and
The "inventor" of herbal fuel, Mr. Ramar Pillai, today sought a five-year sales tax waiver on the fuel manufactured by him. He made this appeal to the State Government today at a function organised
