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Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Industrial pollution contaminates groundwater in 25 Perundurai villages
Groundwater in 25 villages near the Perundurai SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre is contaminated due to industrial effluent discharge.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu plan joint protocol for illegal waste dumping
Pollution control boards of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are developing a joint protocol to prevent illegal cross-border waste dumping.
Study on Keralam ELSA-3 shipwreck shows persistent nurdle pollution
A study on the 2025 sinking of the vessel MSC ELSA-3 reveals ongoing environmental damage from plastic pellet spills off the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Chennai Corporation collects 6.60 lakh in fines from Bulk Waste Generators
The Greater Chennai Corporation has collected 6.60 lakh in fines from bulk waste generators for violating solid waste management rules.
Tamil Nadu pollution board recommends eco-friendly materials for Vinayagar Chathurthi
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued guidelines recommending the use of eco-friendly, biodegradable materials for Vinayagar Chathurthi festival celebrations and idol immersions.
Tirupattur residents protest against proposed stone quarry
Residents of Kalliyur, Madapallam, and Malripatti villages in Tirupattur staged a protest against a proposed stone quarry due to concerns over environmental and infrastructural damage.
NGT seeks additional report on pollution mitigation at Fort Kochi coastline
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Department of Local Self-Government to file a further report on pollution mitigation actions along the Fort Kochi coastline due to deficiencies in a previous submission.
Tamil Nadu government appoints A Udhayan as Head of Forest Force
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed senior Indian Forest Service officer A. Udhayan as the new Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force.