Flock of Painted Storks Returns to Vettai Perumal Temple Tank
Category: Water Body Restoration This photograph was taken at the Vettai Perumal Temple water tank and shows a flock of Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala), one of India’s most distinctive wading birds. Recognisable by their white plumage, black-and-white wing patterns, long yellow bills, and pink feathers near the tail, these birds are commonly found in wetlands, […]
Among the City’s Few True Ashoka Trees, Two Stand Tall at RIT
Category: Carbon Neutrality This photograph was taken at Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT) and features Saraca asoca, commonly known as the Ashoka tree, whose Sanskrit name means “without sorrow” (a = without, shoka = sorrow). It is a medium-sized evergreen tree belonging to the Caesalpinioideae subfamily of the Fabaceae family and is one of the […]
Sickle Bush at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph was taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area and features Dichrostachys cinerea, commonly known as Sickle Bush or Chinese Lantern Tree. In some parts of Tamil Nadu, it is also referred to as Veli Velam. Belonging to the Legume family, this thorny shrub typically grows between 3 and 8 […]
Expert Consultation Visit on Solid Waste Management
Category: Solid Waste Management Ramco Community Services (RCS) has recently organised a technical consultation visit as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Solid Waste Management practices in Rajapalayam Municipality. Dr. Karthikeyan, Environmental Specialist from Anna University, was invited to assess the existing waste management system and provide expert recommendations. During the visit, Dr. Karthikeyan […]
Counselling Trends Highlight Growing Need for Relationship Support
Category: Mental Health A recent counselling intervention at Ātmaprasāra has demonstrated how timely professional guidance can help couples overcome misunderstandings and restore trust in their relationships. The case involved a married couple whose relationship had come under strain due to misunderstandings and unspoken suspicions. As communication gradually broke down, emotional distance and tension began affecting […]
Patchamadam Oorani Supports Groundwater Recharge and Local Climate
Category: Water Body Restoration The oorani at the entrance of Patchamadam in the city continues to play an important role in rainwater conservation and environmental sustainability. This water body, which depends entirely on rainwater for replenishment, serves as a valuable community resource while contributing to groundwater recharge in the surrounding area. The photograph shows the […]
