Pudukottai fumes as taps run dryWith summer at its peak, Pudukottai and its surrounding areas are reeling under acute water scarcity. The people have demanded that Pudukottai municipality and the district administration take action immediately to mitigate their problem. The State ... The Hindu, 1 week ago |
Marakkanam violence brings ECR under police surveillanceThe entire stretch of the East Coast Road has been brought under police surveillance following the violent incidents that took place between supporters of the Pattali Makkal Katchi, who were on their way to attend the annual Chitra Pournami youth ... The Hindu, 3 weeks ago
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Low-interest loans to minoritiesTo improve the economic status of the minority people, individual loans for starting of small units and educational loans were given at low interest rate to them. The target for 2012-13 was Rs. 3.25 core and 346 beneficiaries received Rs. 1.55 ... The Hindu, 4 weeks ago
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Clear silt in Kattalai High Level Channel to aid tail-end farmersSilt accumulated in the Kattalai High Level Channel need to be cleared to ensure that tail-end farmers in Karur and Tiruchi districts get water when it is available, farmers voiced at the grievances day meet here on Friday. Cauvery Delta Farmers ... The Hindu, 1 month ago
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Rs.14.48 crore for drought relief in districtChief Minister Oommen Chandy has directed officials to ensure that rainwater harvesting pits are made compulsory for all new constructions in the capital district, apart from initiating digging of rain pits under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural ... The Hindu, 1 month ago
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Steps to tackle drought in district discussedDistrict officials have been asked to expedite steps to tackle drought in Thiruvananthapuram, to put new water connections on hold, to quickly identify existing water sources, and arrange for pipeline extensions only from such sources. At a meeting ... The Hindu, 1 month ago
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