
Govt. to seek ADB funding for second phase of Climate Change Adaptation Programme
The Hindu
The State government has planned to approach Asian Development Bank (ADB) for funding the second phase of the Climate Change Adaptation Programme in the Cauvery delta.The project currently under imple
The State government has planned to approach Asian Development Bank (ADB) for funding the second phase of the Climate Change Adaptation Programme in the Cauvery delta. The project currently under implementation in the delta aims to protect the coastal districts from cyclones, reduce flood risks made worse by climate change, improve distribution of water for irrigation and prevent sea water intrusion in the Vennar Sub Basin. It is being implemented with up to 70% loan assistance from ADB and 30% contribution from the State government.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai












