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Mettur dam nears full capacity
1 week, 2 days ago

Mettur dam nears full capacity

New Indian Express  

MAYILADUTHURAI: With the Mettur dam nearing maximum capacity following the heavy rains last week and the surplus water being released into the Kollidam, the district administration in Mayiladuthurai has advised residents in vulnerable areas along the river to shift to safety. According to the water resources department, the storage level of the Mettur dam on Saturday stood at 117 feet …

Cauvery Cusecs Mettur Dam Dam Nears
Birders fear decline in migration of shore birds as tanks in Coimbatore remain full to the brim
1 month ago

Birders fear decline in migration of shore birds as tanks in Coimbatore remain full to the brim

The Hindu  

With almost all the tanks linked to river Noyyal in Coimbatore remaining full to the brim, birders fear a potential decline in migratory birds specialising in shore habitats. Scientists, researchers and birders raised serious concern over the destruction of shore areas of the tanks in Coimbatore in a meeting held on the sidelines of the 128th birth anniversary celebration of …

Birds Coimbatore Tank Tanks Shore Shore Areas
CCMC razes structures on Rajavaickal channel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CCMC razes structures on Rajavaickal channel

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: The encroachments in and around Rajavaickal in Karumbukkadai of the south zone of the city, that came up over the last 50 years, were cleared by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation officials, on Saturday. While the channel is being desilted, other buildings and structures near the waterbody are being razed down by the town planning section officials. Speaking to …

Encroachments Rajavaickal Channel Ccmc
Green cover in Kovai to be increased two-fold
6 months, 1 week ago

Green cover in Kovai to be increased two-fold

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: The state government plans to increase the green cover two-fold in Coimbatore district in the next five years, stated State Industries Minister TRB Rajaa here on Wednesday. Speaking at the 21st anniversary of Coimbatore-based environmental organisation Siruthuli, Rajaa said the government has planned to carry out rejuvenation work in the identified 34 tributaries of River Noyyal in Coimbatore soon. …

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Noyyal river that was once the lifeline of Coimbatore needs restoration
8 months, 1 week ago

Noyyal river that was once the lifeline of Coimbatore needs restoration

The Hindu  

What happens when Nature takes on grey hues? “A pall of gloom descends, a sign of bad tidings,” says G. Chandrasekaran, a retired art teacher, as he describes a painting on River Noyyal. Mr. Chandrasekaran, with 30 fine arts students, had a decade ago followed the trail of the Noyyal, a 167-km glorious journey from Kooduthurai near Alandurai in Siruvani …

Water Near Coimbatore Chandrasekaran Noyyal River
T.N. Budget 2024 | Allocation for River Noyyal DPR a setback for restoration efforts, say experts
10 months ago

T.N. Budget 2024 | Allocation for River Noyyal DPR a setback for restoration efforts, say experts

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu State Budget 2024-25 includes plans for a Detailed Project Report on rehabilitating four major rivers—the Noyyal, Kaveri, Vaigai, and Thamirabharani rivers — at a total cost of ₹5 crore. But with this new announcement, it seems like river works will begin from scratch, indicating that no progress has been made yet,” said R. Vaidyanathan, a former member …

State Coimbatore Noyyal
Watch: 5-year-old Coimbatore Kid Dancing In Rains Will Take You Back To Your Childhood
1 year ago

Watch: 5-year-old Coimbatore Kid Dancing In Rains Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

News 18  

On November 22, 2023, parts of southern Indian states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rainfalls. The India Meteorological Department predicted rainy spells throughout the week and due to such unseasonal showers, many schools also declared a holiday. He said, “It’s great if you eat popcorn or eat food in the rain.” The video serves as a glimpse of …

Rain Coimbatore
Tiruppur Corporation begins convening of meetings of stakeholders for beautification of Noyyal riverfront
1 year, 1 month ago

Tiruppur Corporation begins convening of meetings of stakeholders for beautification of Noyyal riverfront

The Hindu  

Having made progress in the work on road construction along Noyyal river embankments under its Smart City Mission, the Tiruppur Corporation has begun hosting meetings of stakeholders for riverfront beautification. “In the first phase, 13 locations have been identified in a 1.2-km stretch on the northern embankment for walkways, landscaping, traffic islands, fountains and other beautification activities,” the Corporation Commissioner …

River Embankment Noyyal Tiruppur Corporation
Coimbatore’s Selva Chinthamani tank remains neglected for months
1 year, 2 months ago

Coimbatore’s Selva Chinthamani tank remains neglected for months

The Hindu  

Selva Chinthamani tank in Coimbatore has been neglected for months, raising concerns among daily walkers, who visit the water body. It receives around 100 visitors per day but the numbers have been on the decline due to poor maintenance, security personnel at the tank said. Despite the completion of development work at the tank, it has only been on the …

Coimbatore Corporation Tank Months Selva Stp Chinthamani Walkers
Siruthuli urges Railways to name Coimbatore-Chennai Intercity train as Noyyal express
1 year, 3 months ago

Siruthuli urges Railways to name Coimbatore-Chennai Intercity train as Noyyal express

The Hindu  

Siruthuli has requested the Railway Ministry to name the Coimbatore-Chennai-Coimbatore train after Noyyal river. In a representation to the Minister of State for Railways Darshana Jardosh, during her visit to Coimbatore on Thursday, Managing Trustee of Siruthuli Vanitha Mohan said the history of Noyyal river, which drains into the Cauvery, dated back to 1750 A.D. The tanks were unique in …

Water Coimbatore Express Train Siruthuli Noyyal River Noyyal
Water pollution | Water hyacinths in Singanallur Tank to be cleared soon, boat house operations to begin subsequently after months of remaining defunt, says Coimbatore Corporation
1 year, 3 months ago

Water pollution | Water hyacinths in Singanallur Tank to be cleared soon, boat house operations to begin subsequently after months of remaining defunt, says Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu  

The civic body will commence clearing of water hyacinth in Singanallur Tank and carry out infrastructure work this week at a cost of ₹70 lakh. The 285-acre Singanallur Tank was declared as ‘Urban Biodiversity Conservation Zone’ by the Corporation in 2017 and is protected by the Centre for Urban Biodiversity Conservation and Education. The hyacinth clearance was briefly interrupted soon …

Corporation Tank Water Hyacinths Singanallur Tank Senthilkumaran
Coimbatore Corporation to install Sewage Treatment Plants near four major water bodies
1 year, 6 months ago

Coimbatore Corporation to install Sewage Treatment Plants near four major water bodies

The Hindu  

As a step towards stopping the discharge of untreated water into lakes and improving the condition of water bodies, the Coimbatore Corporation will soon install Sewage Treatment Plants close to four main water bodies within the civic body’s limits, according to Commissioner M. Prathap. As per the initial environment examination report in April 2022 for ‘Tamil Nadu Urban Flagship Investment …

Water Corporation Tank Plant Water Bodies Coimbatore Corporation Periyakulam
Surfactant from untreated domestic sewage main reason for frothing in River Noyyal
1 year, 6 months ago

Surfactant from untreated domestic sewage main reason for frothing in River Noyyal

The Hindu  

Releasing untreated domestic sewage containing high levels of surfactant, a main component of detergents and soaps, into River Noyyal is found to be the prime reason for frothing in the river which is known as the lifeline of Coimbatore. Examination of water samples collected by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board from the Noyyal earlier this month showed 0.8 mg/L …

Water Coimbatore Samples River Noyyal Untreated Domestic Sewage Surfactant
Samples collected from River Noyyal in Coimbatore under analysis to check pollution level
1 year, 7 months ago

Samples collected from River Noyyal in Coimbatore under analysis to check pollution level

The Hindu  

Water samples collected from River Noyyal are under analysis in a government approved laboratory in Coimbatore to check the level of pollution, according to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. The samples were collected based on the instructions of District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati, who along with TNPCB officials inspected stretches of Noyyal where frothing was reported recently. Mr. Pati …

Pollution Coimbatore Noyyal River Noyyal
Boat rides begin at Vaalankulam and Ukkadam Big Tank in Coimbatore
2 years, 3 months ago

Boat rides begin at Vaalankulam and Ukkadam Big Tank in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

It feels like a carnival at Vaalankulam, one of the eight lakes fed by the river Noyyal, the city’s lifeline. “We are gifted with so many lakes inside the city and we thought boating would be a great recreation activity for families,” says M Prathap, IAS, Corporation Commissioner. Another recreation zone, the Periyakulam or the Ukkadam Big Tank, one of …

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Artefacts unearthed at Kodumanal on display at Erode Book Festival
2 years, 4 months ago

Artefacts unearthed at Kodumanal on display at Erode Book Festival

The Hindu  

Artefacts unearthed during excavations at the Kodumanal village are on display at the 18th Erode Book Festival under way at the Chikkaiah Naicker College here. Under the title “Noyyal Nadhikarai Nagareegam”, the State Department of Archeology has exhibited the objects and explained the history of Kodumanal excavation site in Chennimalai Union. Also on display are precious stones, pots, terracotta pipes, …

Kodumanal Excavation Site
Developmental works ruin bird habitats at Krishnampathy tank in Coimbatore
2 years, 4 months ago

Developmental works ruin bird habitats at Krishnampathy tank in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

Developmental works under the Smart Cities Mission have ruined the habitats of several birds and their breeding at Krishnampathy tank in Coimbatore. “The Corporation did not conduct an environmental impact assessment before undertaking lake developmental works in Coimbatore under the Smart Cities Mission. Already, habitats of birds and lesser known species have been destroyed and Krishnampathy tank is not an …

Birds Bird Coimbatore Tank Works Breeding Developmental
WWF-India joins hands with NGOs for conservation of Noyyal wetlands
2 years, 10 months ago

WWF-India joins hands with NGOs for conservation of Noyyal wetlands

The Hindu  

As part of its ongoing Noyyal-Bhavani basin conservation programme, the World Wide Fund for Nature has joined hands with local non-governmental organisations to monitor the health of wetlands that are associated with River Noyyal. As part of the initiative, WWF-India has given devices to assess pH, Electrical Conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids of the water to two NGOs, namely Neer …

India Water Wetlands Wwf Coimbatore Ngo Tds
Tanks across Coimbatore district up to the brim
3 years, 1 month ago

Tanks across Coimbatore district up to the brim

The Hindu  

Coimbatore district received some respite from heavy rain with only an average rainfall of 5.08 mm recorded in the 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Coimbatore Corporation limits too received minimal rainfall during this period, with Airport recording no rainfall and Coimbatore South and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University recording 7 mm and 4 mm of rainfall respectively. As …

Rainfall Coimbatore Feet District Tank Recorded Reservoir
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections | Electorate in Sulur looking for development
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections | Electorate in Sulur looking for development

The Hindu  

Sulur constituency, which also includes parts of Tiruppur district such as Samalapuram, is electing its fourth MLA this time. Though two major highways namely Salem-Kochi highway and Tiruchi Road pass through the constituency, people feel that many areas in the constituency require development. According to C. Palanisamy, president of Coimbatore and Tiruppur District Job Working Powerloom Unit Owners’ Association, “nearly …

Constituency Tiruppur Coimbatore Tank Dmk Salem Sulur
Tamil Nadu Heading Towards Second Green Revolution Due to Pro-farmer Initiatives by AIADMK Govt: Minister
4 years ago

Tamil Nadu Heading Towards Second Green Revolution Due to Pro-farmer Initiatives by AIADMK Govt: Minister

News 18  

Tamil Nadu is heading towards a second green revolution due to various pro-farmer initiatives taken by the AIADMK government in the state, Municipal Administration Minister S P Velumani said on Sunday. It allocated Rs 11,894 crore for agriculture in the 2020 -21 budget and taken steps including increasing cultivated area, introduction of new technologies, timely supply of seeds and fertilizers, …

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