From The National Herald
Center-Left Owned by The Associated Journals Ltd.Villages in TN's Erode celebrate 20th cracker-free Deepavali to protect birds
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Residents of more than a dozen villages surrounding the Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode district have marked the 20th consecutive year of a cracker‑less Deepavali, voluntarily giving up firecrackers to avoid noise and smoke that could disturb the birds during their breeding season. The community’s effort aims to protect the thousands of winged visitors that use the sanctuary.
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Residents of more than a dozen villages have voluntarily given up firecrackers to prevent noise and smoke from disturbing birds
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Erode: In a remarkable display of ecological harmony, residents of over a dozen villages surrounding the Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode district are celebrating a cracker-less Deepavali for the 20th consecutive year to ensure a peaceful breeding season for thousands of winged visitors. Spread…
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Residents of more than a dozen villages have voluntarily given up firecrackers to prevent noise and smoke from disturbing birds
