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Tamil Nadu will never allow tungsten mining in Arittapatti, surrounding areas: CM Stalin to Union govt
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu will never allow tungsten mining in Arittapatti, surrounding areas: CM Stalin to Union govt

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has conveyed categorically to the union government that the State government will never allow any mining works including tungsten mining in Arittapatti and its surrounding places in Madurai district. CM Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel the award of tungsten mining rights in Madurai and instruct the Ministry of Mines to …

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TN will reject tungsten mining in Madurai, says forest minister
1 month ago

TN will reject tungsten mining in Madurai, says forest minister

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu has neither received any application from Hindustan Zinc Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta, nor has the state granted permission for the company to mine tungsten in about 5,000 acres of land in Madurai district, the government said on Thursday. HZL was given permission from the Union ministry of mines on November 7 for mining activities in Melur taluk …

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CM Stalin urged to revoke firm’s permit to mine tungsten from 10 Madurai villages
1 month ago

CM Stalin urged to revoke firm’s permit to mine tungsten from 10 Madurai villages

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Citing damage to the Arittapatti biodiversity heritage site, the Tamil Nadu Environmental Protection Movement Coordinator RS Mukilan urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to cancel the sanction to a private company to mine tungsten in 10 villages of Melur taluk. The members petitioned Collector MS Sangeetha to make efforts to revoke the permission given by the union government to the …

Arittapatti Women Shine as Guardians of Nature, Guides for Tourists
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arittapatti Women Shine as Guardians of Nature, Guides for Tourists

The Hindu  

Arittapatti women demonstrate their commitment to preserving the site through various activities. They play a crucial role in environmental conservation by fetching water from nearby ponds, preserving water bodies, and educating local people about the site's historical significance. Women's participation in the heritage walk highlights their dedication to preserving the site's cultural heritage and inspiring future generations to take care …

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Why Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site Arittapatti needs your attention
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site Arittapatti needs your attention

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2023 10:25 IST As 2022 was coming to an end, we decided to visit Arittapatti, which boasts of being Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site. Declaring spaces outside forests as a Biodiversity Heritage Site helps in protecting a rich and unique ecosystem easily accessible to all.” Mixed opinion When we talked to the local people, we …

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Arittapatti biodiversity heritage site notified
2 years, 1 month ago

Arittapatti biodiversity heritage site notified

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The historic Anaikondan lake, built during the regime of the Pandiya empire in the 16th century, and 193.215 hectares land around it in Arittapatti and Meenakshipuram villages of Madurai district were notified as a biodiversity heritage site under the Biological Diversity Act of 2002. The ‘Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site’ is the first of its kind in the State and …

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