Red Cassia in Bloom at Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills The picture above, taken at Sanjeevi Hills in Rajapalayam, shows Cassia roxburghii DC., commonly known as the Red Cassia or Red Indian Laburnum, in full bloom. Belonging to the Legume family, this striking flowering tree is admired for its cascading clusters of pink, rose to orange-red blossoms that brighten the landscape […]
Over 400 Students Reimagine Rajapalayam’s Future in Tagline Competition
Category: Town Planning More than 400 students from 10 educational institutions in Rajapalayam participated in a unique creative Tagline Competition organised by Ramco Community Services (RCS), showcasing their vision for a greener, more vibrant, and future-ready city. Titled “Rooted & Rising: Our Vision for Tomorrow”, the competition was launched in April to encourage students to […]
Rajapalayam Chathram at Pudupalayam: A Living Legacy of Service and Heritage
Category: Culture A chathram is a charitable rest house that provides free accommodation and food, particularly for pilgrims, travellers, and the needy. Rajapalayam Chathram, located in Pudupalayam, was established with this noble purpose in 1878 by Sri Dharma Raja, the adoptive father of Rao Bahadur A.K.D. Dharma Raja, the legendary philanthropist and founder of the […]
Spread the Word: Taking Hope to the Community
Category: Mental Health Author: Mr. M.R. Venkatanarayana Raja, Volunteer, Ātmaprasāra When Ātmaprasāra began its journey, we realised that offering counselling alone was not enough. People first needed to know that a safe place existed – one where they could speak openly, without fear of being judged, and trust that their story would remain confidential. That […]
Waste segregation awareness drives at Rajapalayam bus stands
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, Ramco Community Services (RCS), with the support of Shrishti Environmental and Livelihood Foundation (SELF), organised public awareness programmes on the SWM 2026 Four-Bin Segregation System at the Rajapalayam New Bus Stand and Old Bus Stand. The programmes brought together municipal animators, supervisors from […]
Native Ehretia laevis, a Valuable Addition to Sanjeevi Malai’s Biodiversity
Category: Eco Park This tree, scientifically known as Ehretia laevis, is a hardy indigenous species that thrives in dry deciduous forests and rocky hill landscapes. The species is among the native flora found in the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park. Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, Ehretia laevis grows to a height of 8-15 metres. It is […]
A Thriving Mini Forest at Rajapalayam’s Compost Yard
Category: Environment What was once a section of Rajapalayam Municipality’s solid waste disposal and compost yard at Arasiyarpatti has transformed into a lush mini forest, demonstrating how thoughtful ecological restoration can rejuvenate even the most unlikely landscapes. The transformation is the result of a mass plantation drive launched by the municipality on World Soil Day, […]
“State Government Committed to Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam”: Minister Jegatheeswari
Category: Town Planning Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Ms. K. Jegatheeswari, who is also the MLA for Rajapalayam, has reaffirmed the State government’s commitment to transforming Rajapalayam into a model town that combines economic opportunity with environmental sustainability. “The aim is to make Rajapalayam a land of opportunities and sustainable living,” […]
Sridhar Vembu Lauds Ramco Community Services’ Waterbody Restoration Model
Category: Water Body Restoration Mr. Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and former CEO of Zoho Corporation, on a visit to Rajapalayam, interacted with the members of Ramco Community Services (RCS) on July 2. He appreciated the organisation’s integrated approach to environmental conservation, particularly its model of waterbody restoration. Mr. Vembu familiarised himself with the organisation’s wide […]
Rare Wild Passion Fruit Vine Spotted at Sri Vettai Perumal Temple Kanmai
Category: Environment A healthy population of Mul Kovai (முள் கோவை), a wild passion fruit vine known for its distinctive flowers and edible fruits, has been spotted growing around the kanmai of Sri Vettai Venkatesa Perumal Temple. The climber (Passiflora foetida L.), which belongs to the Passifloraceae family, is a fast-growing vine commonly found in hedges, […]
