tamil nadu pollution control board Citizen Matters, Chennai

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October 26, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

A handy guide in Tamil on what you can do if the increased decibel levels cause inconvenience this Deepavali!

What you should do if noise pollution bothers you this Deepavali

October 25, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The noise from uncontrolled use of crackers can truly be a nuisance spoiling your Deepavali. But did you know that there is a law that doesn’t permit continuous cracker bursting or intolerable levels of noise from public events? Stay informed about what you can do to combat the menace of noise pollution.

Pioneering RWAs felicitated with Green Awards

June 13, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Five Resident Welfare Associations across the city have been recognised by the TNPCB for their adoption of environment-friendly practices. This is what they’ve been doing.

Lives clouded by dust: Crushing units choke Tirusulam residents

December 4, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Rock crushing and m-sand units operating in the open and trucks ferrying gravel cause serious pollution and health risks in the Tirusulam area; yet they are also a source of livelihood for residents who often hold their peace for that reason.

TNPCB to honour environment-conscious RWAs with green award

September 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Solid waste management, sewage management and reuse, plastic waste reduction are some of the areas that the TNPCB has identified for selection of deserving RWAs. Check more details here if your community has been following green practices and apply by October 31st.