The ministry says a rear tanker was "compromised" in the incident, and between 6,000 and 8,000 litres of diesel were released, some making its way into a local creek which drains into the Toad River.

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Continuing its efforts to restore minor channels draining into the Adyar river, the Water Resources Department will soon float tenders to improve portions of Manapakkam and Gerugambakkam channels.

"Who can put drain cleaner into the mouth of a child and then tell us that she didn't mean to kill her?" Bourgade said, adding that she hoped the prosecution would appeal the verdict. Godreau ...