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Noise limits for cranes, bulldozers soon

March 22: Have you been losing sleep because of the noisy construction activities nearby? Breathe easy.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has finally decided to curb noise pollution at construction sites. Read More

Won't allow disposal of waste from outside state, says Minister

Mumbai, March 20: Stating that a showcause notice has been sent to a private firm owning a waste disposal facility in Taloja Navi Mumbai for agreeing to accept hazardous waste from Dow Chemicals, Bhopal, without first seeking the permission of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Minister of State for Environment Sanjay Deotale said on Monday that the state government would not per

Eight sugar mills raided in Punjab

PATIALA, March 19: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in raids on Saturday and Sunday found all eight sugar mills of the state violating various provisions of environment laws. Read More

Records on e-waste to be open for public

BANGALORE, March 19: In the year 2010, the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) predicted that India’s annual e-waste production will increase to 800,000 tonnes by 2012. E-waste consists of electronic equipment which in the long run may prove to be hazardous to human health. Read More

Court seeks details of rules on loudspeakers

BANGALORE, March 9: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to submit detailed instruction and rules which are followed while granting permission? to instal loudspeakers in the city. Read More 

State govt officials inspect damage

Mumbai, March 6: On Monday, a team of state government officials conducted an inspection of Sewri Bay to check the destruction of mangroves at the site developed as Sewri Mangrove Park by the Mumbai Port Trust. Read More

E-trash recycle: Chips are up

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 5: Take a good look at your shelves and the hidden corners of your cupboards. You are bound to find at least one gadget that you had hoarded simply because it had lived up to its worth or because you had replaced it with a newer model. Read More