Referring to the resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly against the Tungsten mining project, Chief Minister MK Stalin said he had assured everyone that he wouldn't let the project come even if he has to resign from the position.
According to an official release, the Ambalakarars informed the Union Minister that the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten mineral block includes the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site and several cultural heritage sites.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to the Union Government urging the immediate cancellation of the Tungsten mining rights in Madurai district, raising concerns over the potential environmental and cultural damage, particularly to the Arittapatti Bio-Diversity Heritage site, and
The 'Aritapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site' is the first of its kind in the state and covers a chain of seven barren granite hills in Aritapatti village. 'The unique landscape of rocky hills acts as a water body and supports 72 lakes, 200 natural spring ponds, and 3 check dams.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 3 (ANI): A 79-year-old woman, Veerammal Azhagappan, won local body election of Arittapatti Village in Melur Taluk of the district.