The direct discharge of untreated toxic sludge into a stormwater drain in Echangadu located in the Cuddalore SIPCOT industrial estate that empties into the Uppanar River, has kicked up a controversy with local residents and environmentalists expressing serious concern over the continuing pollution levels and water quality. Residents of Echangadu said that they noticed the […]
Cuddalore 2 December 2020: Cuddalore had heavy spell of rains during and post Nivar cyclone. Rains are either boon or bane in several ways to the public but to industries rains seem an opportunity to discharge effluents illegally. SIPCOT area community environmental monitors suspect mixing of unsafely stored chemicals or wastes with storm water and […]
Cuddalore, a frequent victim of cyclones, could be a case study to help government assess disaster mitigation measures that have worked and that have not Even as it gears up to face Cyclone Nivar, it may be time the Tamil Nadu government assesses its disaster management strategies, to fix recurring errors and strengthen preparedness. A […]
Victims of Pollution, Injustice & Betrayal: Story of the struggle in pictures 5 easy steps to make a Photo-exhibition 1. Download and print the pictures (click on the images to enlarge) 2. Make a frame of card-board covered with jute pieces 3. Make a collage of pictures and stick them on the frame (as suggested) […]
Environmentalists say the park will lead to severe pollution, affecting the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen in villages near the site Opposition to the South Indian Mills Association’s (SIMA) plan to set up a textile processing park in Periyapattu in the district, is gaining momentum with the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD) […]
Treated effluents from 25 industries are connected to many canals which go to the sea with such a system being approved by the government. CUDDALORE: A retired army havildar, P Senthamaraikannan of Echangadu village in Cuddalore likes to keep himself busy with small experiments around the house to confirm what he already knows. On some […]
Report finds health of workers, fishers and residents compromised in Ennore oil spill cleanup21 February 2017 State to Provide Clean Drinking Water to SIPCOT Villages; Recover Costs from Industries – NGT Chennai07 September 2016 Ennore Air More Toxic Than Manali Industrial Hub’s Air11 April 2016 Fisherfolk Hold Public Hearing On Continuing Encroachment and Pollution of […]