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Mapping potential groundwater zones using remote sensing and GIS techniques
This is a project study done by Seenivasan to know the availability of groundwater using GIS techniques. Posted on 01 Mar, 2013 11:43 AM

Author: K.M.Seenivasan

Corrosion induced oil pipeline leak in Chennai blows lid off two-year-old problem of CPCL pipeline and affects water table
A leak in an underground CPCL oil pipeline in Chennai, on February 8, 2013 set off panic among residents even as CPCL officials initiated action to plug the hole and clear the contaminated soil. Posted on 14 Feb, 2013 10:38 PM

Author: M Valliappan

Corroded oil pipes

Tamil Nadu government allocates Rs.100 crore to strengthen water resources across the state- Newsletter from 'The Resource and Information Network for the Coasts (TRINET)', February 2013
The February edition of the newsletter from 'The Resource and information networks for the coasts (TRINET)' highlights Madurai's initiative for solar power, Kerala's free technical assistance provisions along with Mumbai's new coastal zone management plan. Posted on 04 Feb, 2013 01:26 PM

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The February edition of the TRINet has the following highlights: 

The city corporation of Madurai decides to power all the parks with solar energy.

Transparent Chennai is looking for a tamil-speaking researcher and outreach worker for a project on the waste sector in Chennai - Apply by February 7, 2013
Posted on 03 Feb, 2013 02:50 PM

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Transparent Chennai aggregates, creates and disseminates data and research about important civic issues facing Chennai, including those issues facing the poor. Transparent Chennai's goal is to enable residents, especially the poor, to have a greater voice in planning and city governance.

Position description: Researcher and outreach worker

We are looking to hire a Tamil speaking researcher and outreach worker for a project on the waste sector in Chennai with particular focus on the informal workers in the sector. The position is for the duration of the project, a period of approximately 4-6 months and starts immediately.

Delhi’s draft water policy released - Roundup of the week’s news (January 21 -27, 2013)
A weekly roundup of the news from January 21 - 27, 2013 Posted on 28 Jan, 2013 08:14 PM

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Wastewater management: A case study of Tiruchirapalli city in Tamil Nadu
An analytical paper that showcases the case study of Tiruchirapalli city, Tamil Nadu, for wastewater management Posted on 28 Jan, 2013 11:43 AM

Any form of liquid waste discharged by domestic residents, industries, agriculture and commercial establishments into water is called a wastewater. This water contains different quantities of contaminants which pollutes water and makes it unfit for any productive or domestic use. Set against the backdrop of dire need for effective and efficient management of wastewater, this paper is a case study of Tiruchirapalli city in Tamil Nadu. The analysis provided in the paper is an outcome of the field work carried out in the city, which emphasises for developing a strategy for the management of wastewater.

‘Kabadiwala’ inspired new age paperman : Video on a recycling campaign by Mathew Jose
New age paperman, Mathew Jose, recycles paper, books and magazines bringing about a social change through this venture. Posted on 22 Jan, 2013 05:30 PM

Munneer vizhavu – A symposium on water, its culture and its politics, Poovulagin Nanbargal, Chennai, January 26, 2013
Posted on 22 Jan, 2013 12:01 PM


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Venue

Lawrence Sundaram hall, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, Chennai

Udupi in Karnataka, sets standard for water management - Roundup of the week’s news (January 14 -20, 2013)
A roundup of the week's news ranging from mining in Meghalaya to using landfill to construct railway platforms Posted on 21 Jan, 2013 03:20 PM

Udupi in Karnataka, sets standard for water management