21 February, 2009, Mettur Dam One worker – P. Thangaraj (23 years) of Anaipallam hamlet — had to have his left leg amputated after a massive explosion at Chemplast’s Metkem Silicon plant in Mettur Dam crushed the victims limb. The explosion which was heard at around 2.30 p.m. on 21 February is the latest in […]
11 February 2009 Special Correspondent The Hindu Seminar on groundwater management held CUDDALORE: Because of the over exploitation of groundwater, Cuddalore is facing the imminent threat of water shortage. The recharge of groundwater and the suction ratio is 1:10 and it indicates the gravity of the situation, according to the joint findings of […]
6 February 2009 Special Correspondent The Hindu ——————————————————————————- Next edition of the conference on ocean engineering in 2013 ——————————————————————————- CHENNAI: Marine pollution would affect not just coastal areas but also the hinterland, R. Balakrishnan, chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), said. To control this, government policies should be accompanied by measures […]
28 January 2009 Special Correspondent The Hindu “Indiscriminate land acquisition has only promoted real estate business“ CUDDALORE: The Tamil Nadu Uzhavar Periyakkam, founded by PMK leader S.Ramadoss, has urged the government to repeal the antiquated Land Acquisition Act 1894 since it is detrimental to the interests of the farmers. The Periyakkam that […]
Cuddalore, 26 January 2009: Fishermen fishing in river Uppanar on 25 January at about 3.30 am reported rotten dead body odour and fish kill. According to the fishermen very intense odour of rotten dead body and foam like substance on the water was noticed from the river behind Kudikadu village. Fishermen also reported increase number […]
23 January 2009 The Hindu CUDDALORE: A total of 446 members of the CITU and AITUC staged dharna in different places in the town asserting trade union rights, and courted arrest. They urged the government to pass legislation to recognise trade union activity, to take action against foreign and domestic companies that denied […]
Cuddalore, 22 January 2009: Fishermen in Uppanar have reported increased incidents of catching fishes with diseases. According to SACEM monitor and fisherman from Sangolikuppam S. Pugazendhi many fishes of a local variety ‘Madava’ are being noticed with burnt skin and blisters. This damage in the fish is being noticed for about a month in the […]