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Water Pollution
Heavy metal contamination in fishes in Kochi backwaters poses grave health risk: Study
The report published in the international science journal Springer said that at least three metals, zinc, cadmium, and chromium, exceeded the toxicity threshold outlined in the sediment quality guidelines, and cadmium and lead exceeded the standards of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and the Food and Agriculture Organisation.
03 May 2024, 08:22 IST
Heavy metal contamination in fishes in Kochi backwaters poses grave health risk: Study
03 May 2024, 08:22 IST
Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows Delhi, UP pollution control bodies to file responses within 4 weeks
A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said that DPCCs counsel failed to point out the committee's response on the issue.
25 March 2024, 11:34 IST
Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows Delhi, UP pollution control bodies to file responses within 4 weeks
25 March 2024, 11:34 IST
J&K admin imposes prohibitory orders around water bodies in Bhaderwah to curb pollution
'Now we are left with no other option but to initiate strict action against the offenders by imposing Section 144 of the CrPc to book those who are flouting the laws and polluting water bodies,' Bhaderwah Additional Deputy Commissioner Dilmir Choudhary said.
14 January 2024, 20:19 IST
J&K admin imposes prohibitory orders around water bodies in Bhaderwah to curb pollution
14 January 2024, 20:19 IST
Groundwater contamination: NGT slams central authority for 'shirking responsibility'
The principal bench of NGT comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert member A Senthil Vel slammed the CGWB’s stand that water was a state subject.
26 December 2023, 16:23 IST
Groundwater contamination: NGT slams central authority for 'shirking responsibility'
26 December 2023, 16:23 IST
15 tonnes of oil collected from Ennore Creek area
About 10,000 fishermen in Ennore have not ventured into the sea for fishing for the past two weeks due to Cyclone Michaung and subsequent floods, which also brought a new problem to deal in with the oil spill.
16 December 2023, 15:46 IST
15 tonnes of oil collected from Ennore Creek area
16 December 2023, 15:46 IST
Delhi HC refused to entertain plea to allow Chhath Puja celebration at Yamuna
The plea, through advocate Vijay Shankar Dubey, sought to direct the authorities to allow and give permission to perform the functioning of Chhath Puja at different ghats and as well as at the banks of Yamuna river.
08 November 2023, 10:14 IST
Delhi HC refused to entertain plea to allow Chhath Puja celebration at Yamuna
08 November 2023, 10:14 IST
Desilting of water bodies help recharge groundwater recharge in Delta
A ‘silent revolution’ led by youngsters have brought in significant changes for the farmers -- groundwater level has gone up considerably and invasion of the seawater has reduced drastically.
14 October 2023, 05:58 IST
Desilting of water bodies help recharge groundwater recharge in Delta
14 October 2023, 05:58 IST
Major stormwater drain to Bengaluru's Kudlu lake clogged with debris
Rejuvenated with CSR funds in 2016 and fitted with a walking track, the lake lures a large number of visitors daily. Walkers are shocked by the condition of the nala, which has been keeping the lake alive for several years.
10 October 2023, 21:22 IST
Major stormwater drain to Bengaluru's Kudlu lake clogged with debris
10 October 2023, 21:22 IST
Karnataka: Five-year jail, Rs 1 lakh penalty for making, selling, immersing plaster of Paris idols
The order issued to deputy commissioners, heads of all departments along with the officials of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and others, comes into effect immediately.
17 September 2023, 12:55 IST
Karnataka: Five-year jail, Rs 1 lakh penalty for making, selling, immersing plaster of Paris idols
17 September 2023, 12:55 IST
Bengaluru’s sewage treatment conundrum
Activists believe unchecked irregularities, coupled with political appointees ruling the roost, have reduced the statutory body into an entity giving approval for projects.
07 July 2023, 19:44 IST
Bengaluru’s sewage treatment conundrum
07 July 2023, 19:44 IST
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