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Tamil Nadu: Coastal areas of Thoothukudi District witness degradation, aff
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The coastal areas of Thoothukudi District are currently experiencing accelerated degradation, resulting in damage to fishermen's boats and fishing equipment. This situation is also affecting coastal livelihoods, which are under serious threat.
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Tamil Nadu: Waterbird population census begins in Thoothukudi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The census of aquatic birds has commenced in Thoothukudi district to assess their population, species diversity, and habitat conditions.
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Tamil Nadu: Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings arrive in Thoothukudi cr
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, particularly around Perungulam and Thamirabarani River areas, creating a spectacular aerial display. District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja said that the Thoothukudi district, being a coastal district, en
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Tamil Nadu: Water birds flock to rain-filled salt pans in Thoothukudi Harb
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Water birds gather in the estuary area of Thoothukudi Harbour Beach.
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GVL Narasimha Rao celebrates Bhogi in Visakhapatnam; Pongal festivities be
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Andhra Pradesh is celebrating Sankranti, the state's biggest harvest festival, with traditional fervour, and elaborate preparations are underway across districts. Beyond being a day of cleaning and discarding old times, the four-day festival, beginning with Bhogi, is seeing increased acti
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Poovanthi's earthen pot artisans pace up to meet Pongal rush amid soil sho
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Artisans expertly blend this sand with alluvial soil from local water bodies (kanmais) in precise proportions, shaping them into sturdy vessels perfect for the festivities.
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Tamil Nadu: Agricultural produce floods Thoothukudi market ahead of Pongal
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Ahead of Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals, large quantities of agricultural produce have been brought to the Thoothukudi market area for sale from several districts.
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Tamil Nadu: Thoothukudi Forest Department continues mangrove restoration,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Thoothukudi District Forest Department has been working to expand mangrove (swamp) forests and restore degraded areas to their natural state.
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Black-headed Ibis, spotted in large numbers in Thoothukudi salt pans in Ta
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The presence of the rare bird species Black-headed Ibis in large numbers in the salt pans (uppul areas) of Thoothukudi district has drawn significant attention from bird watchers and environmental enthusiasts.
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"Actor Vijay cannot be judged politically until he faces elections": Actor
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Actor and BJP leader R Sarathkumar on Friday said that only those who listen to people's grievances can become true leaders, adding that actor Vijay's political journey can be assessed only after he contests elections and presents a clear ideological stand.
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Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Thoothukudi has transformed into a vibrant bird sanctuary as thousands of rare migratory birds have begun descending upon the district's wetlands. Species including the Oriental Darter, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret have been spotted in significant numbers across various local water bodies,
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Tamil Nadu: Rainwater stagnation in Thoothukudi causes severe public distr
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Particularly, rainwater has surrounded the cremation ground located in the central part of the city, causing great difficulty in burying and cremating the deceased, the public has alleged. People fear serious public health issues if the situation persists. Therefore, the public has urged
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