Madras High Court Seeks State Response on Quarry Operations Near Ecological Sites
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued notices to the State government regarding two public interest litigations seeking to protect ecologically sensitive areas from stone quarry operations. One petition concerns Onankaradu Perumal Malai in Madurai district, highlighting its biodiversity, historical artifacts, and water resources. The other involves quarrying near the Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district, a Ramsar site hosting migratory birds. Both petitions request restraining quarry activities to preserve these environments. Hearings were adjourned for four weeks.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thehindu broke this story on 5 Oct, 02:45 pm. Other outlets followed.
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