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Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

'It is once again emphasised that the government should not be influenced by the recommendation made by the Upa-Lokayukta to entrust the inquiry to it and it is required to take an independent decision,' the court said.

27 March 2024, 16:53 IST

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

27 March 2024, 16:53 IST

SC refuses to interfere with appointment of Karnataka pollution board chief

Karnataka government has claimed that it received several representations against the chairman that he was involved in the misappropriation of funds. Thimmaiah's term ends in November 2024.

17 March 2024, 16:34 IST

SC refuses to interfere with appointment of Karnataka pollution board chief

SC refuses to interfere with appointment of Karnataka pollution board chief

SC refuses to interfere with appointment of Karnataka pollution board chief

17 March 2024, 16:34 IST

Belated action on factory linked to BJP leaders

In November 2022, the Board consented to the setting up of the factory in Kalaburagi’s Chincholi by Siddhasiri Souharda Sahakari Niyamit (SSSN), a Vijayapura-based cooperative bank presided over by BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. Another BJP leader B Sreeramulu is a director in the company.

26 January 2024, 22:12 IST

Belated action on factory linked to BJP leaders

Belated action on factory linked to BJP leaders

Belated action on factory linked to BJP leaders

26 January 2024, 22:12 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Unravelling a scam in Karnataka's plastic recycling sector, an audit by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that a factory issued fake certificates of recycling 3.48 lakh tonnes of plastic when the unit had not even become operational.

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST

Green Board puffs and pants with only 60% capacity

Data accessed by DH shows that 431 (59.61%) of the total 723 sanctioned posts have been lying vacant even as the responsibilities have increased. Among the 142 scientific staff sanctioned, a whopping 104 (72%) are lying vacant.

03 September 2023, 22:38 IST

Green Board puffs and pants with only 60% capacity

Green Board puffs and pants with only 60% capacity

Green Board puffs and pants with only 60% capacity

03 September 2023, 22:38 IST

Despite ban, PoP Ganesha idols see brisk sales

Many sellers have tried to evade action by branding the idols “mixed” or “paper only” but have not-so-discreetly continued to create and sell idols made of PoP citing greater demand and ease of work.

02 September 2023, 22:53 IST

Despite ban, PoP Ganesha idols see brisk sales

Despite ban, PoP Ganesha idols see brisk sales

Despite ban, PoP Ganesha idols see brisk sales

02 September 2023, 22:53 IST

NGT pulls up Karnataka State Pollution board over inaction against builder

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has been found lacking several times over the course of hearing the petition.

15 August 2023, 05:03 IST

NGT pulls up Karnataka State Pollution board over inaction against builder

NGT pulls up Karnataka State Pollution board over inaction against builder

NGT pulls up Karnataka State Pollution board over inaction against builder

15 August 2023, 05:03 IST

Legal action soon to set KSPCB in order: K'taka Min

The minister said an intervention has become a necessity to set right the statutory body.

18 July 2023, 17:26 IST

Legal action soon to set state pollution board in order, says Karnataka minister

Legal action soon to set state pollution board in order, says Karnataka minister

Legal action soon to set KSPCB in order: K'taka Min

18 July 2023, 17:26 IST

Bengaluru's silent zones exceed noise limits

Silent zones are defined as areas within a 100-meter radius of hospitals, schools, colleges, and courts

14 May 2023, 23:39 IST

Bengaluru's silent zones exceed noise limits

Bengaluru's silent zones exceed noise limits

Bengaluru's silent zones exceed noise limits

14 May 2023, 23:39 IST

Lesser-known eco laws could be of help

In a few specific areas, the buyers should also check if the area is marked an eco-sensitive zone or was earlier used for other industrial or commercial activities

17 September 2022, 20:35 IST

Lesser-known eco laws could be of help

Lesser-known eco laws could be of help

Lesser-known eco laws could be of help

17 September 2022, 20:35 IST