Environmentalists allege discharge of toxic waste into stormwater drain in Cuddalore SIPCOT
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December 16, 2020 12:36 IST
The discharge of untreated effluents could impact and threaten the livelihood of local fisherfolk who depend on the Uppanar and Paravanar Rivers for fishing, an environmentalist said
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Untreated toxic sludge from a chemical factory released into a stormwater drain at Echangadu in the SIPCOT industrial estate in Cuddalore | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
The discharge of untreated effluents could impact and threaten the livelihood of local fisherfolk who depend on the Uppanar and Paravanar Rivers for fishing, an environmentalist said
The direct discharge of untreated toxic sludge into a stormwater drain in Echangadu located in the Cuddalore SIPCOT industrial estate that empties into the Uppanar River, has kicked up a controversy with local residents and environmentalists expressing serious concern over the continuing
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December 13, 2020 02:50 IST
The eight-lane expressway to connect Chennai with Salem has its detractors among farmers. While the government argues that it will reduce travel time and is essential for the development of the region, farmers are certain they do not want to lose their precious land to the project. After the recent Supreme Court ruling, protests have been resurrected
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Obstacle course: The State government has argued that existing stretches like the Salem-Bengaluru National Highway aren’t enough to handle vehicular traffic. | Photo Credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan
The eight-lane expressway to connect Chennai with Salem has its detractors among farmers. While the government argues that it will reduce travel time and is essential for the development of the region, farmers are certain they do not want to lose their precious land to the project. After the recent Supreme Court ruling, protests have been resurrected
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