Tamil Nadu

Only 246 vultures spotted in first-ever joint census in three Southern States

The first-ever synchronised census of vultures which was held simultaneously along the borders of the three southern States of Tamil…

1 year ago

Covid-19 cases in India start rising again, one death in Tamil Nadu

India recorded 444 fresh Covid-19  infections on Tuesday taking the  total number of coronavirus patients in the country to 3,890…

1 year ago

Oscar-winning Elephant Whisperers baby star turns big hit with tourists in Tamil Nadu  

Mudumalai:  A large number of tourists thronged Mudumalai Theppakadu elephant camp to catch a glimpse of the baby elephant made…

1 year ago

‘Elephant Whisperers’ highlights India’s timeless tradition of celebrating human-animal coexistence

Despite the growing alienation of a majority of human beings, also called social animals, from other species, there is something…

1 year ago

Centre okays 8 more floating jetty projects to boost tourism in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

The Centre has given in-principle approval for setting up 8 more floating jetty projects in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to…

1 year ago

Superhero elephant Kaleem who tamed rogue animals retires at 60

The superstar elephant from Tamil Nadu who made the State famous among forest officials and people troubled by wild elephants,…

1 year ago

Museum showcasing Tamil Nadu’s 6th Century Keezhadi civilization inaugurated

Tamil Nadu added a brand new attraction for drawing local, national and international tourists especially those interested in history and…

1 year ago

Why the Sethusamudram project is a big deal, despite odds

The Sethusamudram Canal Project has been at the center of a contention since the time it was first proposed. Various…

1 year ago

Weather office forecasts rain in Tamil Nadu

The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain at isolated places over South Tamil Nadu on March 1…

1 year ago

Indian scientists discover seagrass has potential to cure liver cancer

Scientists are looking for new resources to fight against diseases, including cancer. One of them is seagrass which has remained…

1 year ago

6 notorious tiger poachers arrested in Tamil Nadu

The non-governmental organisation Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau brought to end a major…

1 year ago

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala join hands to carry out census of vultures

Joining hands for conserving vultures, three southern States, namely Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will be conducting the first-ever synchronised…

1 year ago

Ola lines up Rs 7,614 crore for making electric cars in Tamil Nadu

SoftBank Group-backed Ola Electric plans to invest Rs 7,614 crore in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district to manufacture electric cars and…

1 year ago

DNA sequencing facility for wild animals started in Tamil Nadu

With the objective of protecting animals and providing assistance in wildlife crime cases, Tamil Nadu Government has established a state-of-the-art…

1 year ago

11 new bird species seen for first time in Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve

It was celebration time at Kerala’s popular Periyar Tiger Reserve as the State Forest Department after a four-day bird survey…

1 year ago

13 forest dept.  staff from Tamil Nadu complete training at Thai Elephant Conservation Centre

Keeping in mind the well-being of elephants, a total of 13 mahouts (trainers) and cavadis or assistants to mahouts from…

1 year ago

LTTE leader Prabhakaran alive, claims Tamil leader Nedumaran 

Tamil Nationalist Movement leader Pazha Nedumaran on Monday claimed that leader of outlawed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Velupillai…

1 year ago

Schools shut as heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu

Heavy rain lashed Thanjavur and Pudukkottai districts in Tamil Nadu due to which the schools and colleges in the region…

1 year ago

Tamil Nadu’s elephant camp receives ISO certification

Kozhikamuthi Elephant Camp, the star tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu’s Anamalai Tiger Reserve has added another feather to its cap.…

1 year ago

Bird tagged in Mongolia wings its way to Tamil Nadu sanctuary

It was an occasion to rejoice for wildlife enthusiasts especially bird lovers as a bar-headed goose which was tagged in…

1 year ago

Conservationist S. Bharathidasan takes lead to save endangered vultures in Tamil Nadu

Inquisitive nature and passion for conservation, has made Subbiah Bharathidasan stand out among the wildlife enthusiasts and today he is…

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