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Crocodile conservation centre
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Crocodile conservation centre

The Hindu  

The Thanjavur Forest Division has submitted to its higher-ups a detailed project report for the establishment of the crocodile conservation centre at Anaikarai along the Kollidam in Thanjavur district. The report details various components, including human-crocodile conflict at Anaikarai and a slew of facilities planned at the centre besides giving insights on conservation and the research study to be carried …

Conflict Conservation Research Centre Study Crocodile Kollidam
Tamil Nadu coastal delta farmers stare at losses as 15,000 hectares of paddy inundated
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu coastal delta farmers stare at losses as 15,000 hectares of paddy inundated

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: Around 15,000 hectares of samba and thaladi paddy cultivation in the coastal delta districts have been inundated in the incessant rain lashing the region since Tuesday. The crop, however, is past 60 days of growth and hence could survive damage if the rainwater recedes from the fields soon, agriculture officials in the state and Puducherry said. In Mayiladuthurai, around …

Rain Paddy Cultivation Hectares Kollidam Nagapattinam Coastal Delta
Five men from Chennai washed away in Kollidam river, three bodies fished out
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Five men from Chennai washed away in Kollidam river, three bodies fished out

New Indian Express  

THANJAVUR: Five pilgrims from Chennai who arrived to participate in the solemn car procession of the Poondi Madha Basilica in Thanjavur district were washed away in the Kollidam while taking bath on Sunday. Sources say a group of 17 people from Chennai went on a pilgrimage in a van to Velankanni and the Poondi Madha Basilica. After visiting the church …

Chennai Thanjavur
5,000 moved to safety in Kollidam, steps assured to address flooding
4 months, 2 weeks ago

5,000 moved to safety in Kollidam, steps assured to address flooding

New Indian Express  

MAYILADUTHURAI/TIRUCHY: Inspecting villages in Kollidam block of the district which was inundated following heavy flow in Kollidam river over the past few days, Environment Minister Siva V Meyyanathan on Sunday assured the residents of measures soon to address the recurrent flooding. Pointing to plans by the agriculture and farmers’ welfare department to assess the damage to banana, cotton and vegetable …

Cusecs Kollidam Water Residents
Kollidam block villages at risk of flooding again, evacuation of residents commences
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kollidam block villages at risk of flooding again, evacuation of residents commences

New Indian Express  

MAYILADUTHURAI: With a surge in flow in River Kollidam, villages near the river’s mouth in the district are once again facing the risk of flooding. Two years ago, Alakkudi, Nathalpadugai, Muthalaimedu and Vellamanal villages in Kollidam block witnessed flooding due to a surge in the Cauvery water released from Mettur dam and the subsequent release of surplus water into the …

Water Cauvery Cusecs Kollidam Muthalaimedu Vellamanal Kallanai
Traffic diversion announced in Tiruchi in view of IJK conference at Siruganur
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic diversion announced in Tiruchi in view of IJK conference at Siruganur

The Hindu  

Tiruchi District Rural Police have announced traffic diversion in view of “Desam Kappom Thamizhai Valarpom” conference of the Indhiya Jananayaka Katchi at Siruganur on Saturday. According to a press release, heavy vehicles from Chennai have to take Perambalur bypass, Thuraiyur, Musiri, and Kulithalai to reach Karur and continue via Manapparai and Vaiyampatti to reach Dindigul. On the other side, heavy …

Chennai Vehicles Tiruchi Madurai Road Route Heavy
DMK Leader, Out Bathing in Kollidam River, Killed in Crocodile Attack
3 years, 3 months ago

DMK Leader, Out Bathing in Kollidam River, Killed in Crocodile Attack

News 18  

A 65-year-old DMK leader died on Tuesday after he was attacked by a crocodile in the Kollidam river in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district. Gopalakrishnan was the branch secretary of DMK and had gone to bathe in the river near the Chidambaram town. As the crocodile snooped behind the DMK leader, his two brothers, frightened by the sight, rushed out of …

Village River Dmk Crocodile Gopalakrishnan Kollidam Dmk Leader