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Plastics - Carry your own manjappai

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#Manjappai is the way forward! Carry one with you - they're small, light and can carry a lot of weight. Your perfect companion for shopping. Who needs plastic bags anymore?

#மஞ்சப்பை தான் முன்னேற்றத்திற்கான வழி! எப்பொழுதும் உங்களுடன் எடுத்துச் செல்லுங்கள் - அவை சிறியவை, இலகுவானவை மற்றும் அதிக எடையை சுமக்கக்கூடியவை . ஷாப்பிங் செல்வதற்கு உங்களது சரியான துணையாய் இருக்கும். இனி பிளாஸ்டிக் பைகள் யாருக்கு தேவை?

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Climate Change - Increase in fish food fights

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According to a study led by Sal Keith and Lancaster University, coral bleaching is causing behaviour changes in fishes that feed on it. These fishes are at a risk of starvation & they also make poorer fight or flight decisions risking their very survival.

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Climate Change - Increase in Vapor Pressure Deficit

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As per a Science Magazine study, rising temperatures increase Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD), causing plants to close stomata. This conserves water but reduces CO2 intake, suppressing global photosynthesis & affecting Earth's carbon balance. 

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Press Release: Road Safety Week 2023

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Road Safety Week 2023 (January 11 - 17) is a national event declared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to emphasise the need for  proactively employed road safety measures, to reduce road crash risks and fatalities. To mark the week, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Traffic Police and the Citizen Consumer Club of Patrician College of Arts and Science, organised an event targeting the budding young drivers of the state emphasizing the need for safe, and responsible road behaviour. 

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Climate Change - Neglected tropical diseases

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By employing a holistic approach that integrates advanced modeling, proactive planning & adaptive control measures, India can mitigate the impact of Climate Change on neglected tropical diseases, thereby aiding in the elimination of such diseases.

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Consumer Awareness - Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System

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#CyberCrime is on the rise. Keep this number (1930) to hand, in case you fall a victim to one of these #scams. This post explains the mechanism that is set in motion following your call. Stay safe; stay informed.

#CyberCrimeAwareness #CyberKural  #LoanApp #TamilNadu

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Sustainable Transport - Car-free neighbourhoods

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Going car-free when travelling locally can greatly impact congestion at the city level. Why not work together with other families in your neighbourhood to go car-free? If it sounds like too much to do all day, everyday, why not start small? Consider car-free weekends. Or car-free Saturdays. Walking and cycling is better for your health, for the environment and especially for those children who are losing their freedom to play on the streets.

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CSR funds utilisation and human rights adherence by industries in Tamil Nadu

In India, there has been an ever-widening gap between individuals who have benefitted from the economic growth and the vast group of the underprivileged who have been left out of the process. This report examines if the usage and break up of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds by industries in Tamil Nadu supports the needs of those likely to be left behind.

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