A Delicate Home in the Wild: Red-vented Bulbul Nest at Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration Captured at Vettai Perumal Kanmai, this photograph offers a glimpse into the quiet yet intricate world of the Red-vented Bulbul. The bird’s nest, a small open cup structure, is a fine example of nature’s craftsmanship, carefully woven using dry twigs, grass, fine roots, and soft fibres. Typically built in shrubs or […]
Awareness Drive Reinforces Responsible Waste Practices in PSK Nagar
Category: Town Planning As part of ongoing solid waste management efforts, a door-to-door awareness campaign was conducted in PSK Nagar (Ward 40) under the Rajapalayam Municipality to promote responsible waste disposal and source segregation. The initiative focused on encouraging residents to adopt sustainable habits and maintain cleaner surroundings. During the visit, emphasis was placed on […]
Wild Sweetness in the Scrub: Jackal Jujube in Rajapalayam
Category: Eco Park Commonly found across Rajapalayam, especially around Sanjeevi Malai and the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park, jackal jujube (Ziziphus oenoplia), is a hardy, thorny shrub that thrives in dry landscapes. Belonging to the Rhamnaceae, it grows as a spreading or climbing plant with curved thorns, small ovate leaves, and clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. Its […]
The Quiet Strength of Siru Paalai along Ayyanar Kovil Road
Category: Town Planning A recent photograph taken along Ayyanar Kovil Road captures a familiar yet often overlooked presence in the Rajapalayam landscape, the hardy siru paalai (streblus asper). Commonly seen lining roadsides in this region, this modest tree (also known as kurudu maram) stands as a testament to resilience, utility, and ecological value in dry […]
Beautification Drive Breathes New Life into Mission Kovil Street
Category: Carbon Neutrality As part of the ongoing Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a Garbage Vulnerable Point Cleaning and Beautification Drive was successfully carried out at Ward 20, Mission Kovil Street, last week, demonstrating how community-led efforts can create meaningful environmental change at the grassroots level. The activity was supported by AVM Solid Waste Management Agency […]
Capacity-Building Programme Empowers Community Counsellors at Ātmaprasārā
Category: Mental Health Marking the 5th anniversary of Ātmaprasārā, a five-day capacity-building and training programme in mental health counselling was organised recently for volunteer counsellors. The initiative aimed to strengthen grassroots mental health support by equipping participants with practical counselling skills and a deeper understanding of community well-being. The training was conducted by mentors from […]
