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Silver Beach in Cuddalore gets coveted Blue Flag tag

Headline via The Hindu · first report 13 Nov, 11:37 IST, latest 13 Nov, 16:09 IST

A gopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
Representational image · A gopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai · user:deadrat / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Deccan Chronicle at 13 Nov, 11:37 IST; the latest is from The Hindu at 13 Nov, 16:09 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report13 Nov, 11:37 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 16:09 IST
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Recognised globally as a benchmark for eco-friendly beaches, the Blue Flag certification is awarded and renewed annually following rigorous inspections by national and international juries across 33 stringent criteria
Silver Beach is one of three beaches in Tamil Nadu to receive the new certification for 2026-27

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