Chennai oil spill: TN seeks Rs 135.35 Cr from insurance cos
Tamil Nadu government has estimated that fishermen incurred loss of Rs 135.35 crore due to oil spill after two cargo ships collided here in January and asked Director General of Shipping to get funds released from insurance companies.
Mar 06, 2017, 15:06 PM IST
Chennai oil spill: Doctors warn of serious health issues, including cancer, for clean-up crew
In its report on the health impact of oil spill, the fact-finding team said that it found a number of workers and residents complaining of various health issues.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Chennai oil spill: Environment Ministry to issue show cause notice to Kamarajar port
Ministry sources said that the clearing of the oil is at an "advance" stage and a team of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also visited the port for monitoring the situation.
Feb 15, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Chennai oil spill: Human error caused ships to collide, says Tamil Nadu Minister D Jayakumar
It is an unfortunate incident caused by human error. The government is making all efforts to remove the oil slick from the sea," Jayakumar told reporters here.
Feb 06, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
NGT issues notice to Centre, others on plea seeking compensation to people affected by Chennai oil spill
The development came after a petition, which has also sought constitution of an expert committee to oversee and monitor the entire clean up process and assess the damage caused to the environment.
Feb 06, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
90% spill cleared, fish safe for consumption: Tamil Nadu CM on Chennai oil spill
Visiting the site of the massive oil spill here, Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter O Panneerselvam on Sunday assured that the incident had not affected the marine life in any way and the fish could be consumed, adding that over 90% of the spill had been cleared up.
Feb 05, 2017, 12:14 PM IST
Environmental concerns raised as Chennai's oil spill spreads despite clean-up effort
As per reports, although nearly 70 tonnes of oil sludge has been removed by hundreds of volunteers, the spill has crossed the Marina Beach and travelled 32km south. It has now entered the Palavakkam beach on the East Coast Road.
Feb 03, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Chennai oil spill spreads at alarming pace; hits marine life severely
With no major damage to the vessels, the collision however left the marine life destructed with numerous dead fish and sea turtles being washed ashore on Chennai's coast.
Feb 02, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
