MoEF decides to burn Bhopal toxic waste in Pithampur
NAGPUR, March 3: In a big respite for Nagpurians, the Union ministry for environment and forest (MoEF) has decided to conduct trial runs at Pithampur to dispose of the toxic waste of 1984Bhopal
NAGPUR, March 3: In a big respite for Nagpurians, the Union ministry for environment and forest (MoEF) has decided to conduct trial runs at Pithampur to dispose of the toxic waste of 1984Bhopal
JAIPUR, March 2: The industries in the state will now have to deposit a bank guarantee and an affidavit to Rajasthan pollution control board (RSPCB) ensuring complian
BHOPAL, March 2: It is official. The respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) in Indore is beyond permissible limits, the state government admitted in the state assembly.
BHUBANESWAR, March 1: Inviting flak for the highly priced bio-degradable polythene bags that Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation intends to introduce in place of polythene, the authorities have decided to reduce the price to increase market acceptance.? BMC conducted a meeting where businessmen, hoteliers, shop owners and vendors were invited to discuss the pro and cons of the polythene ban.
Pune, March 1: A social initiative that began in Pune will have a Mumbai connection this Holi. This year, under the Environment Service Scheme (ESS), a project launched by the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), students of four schools in Mumbai will be made aware of ecofriendly colours and the harmful effects of chemicals used in Holi colors.
Bhubhaneshwar, Feb 29: Under fire for poor execution of Plastic Waste Rules, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday gave a 15-day ulti
Bhopal, Feb 6: Aiming to attract investments in textile sector, Madhya Pradesh government is contemplating to ease pollution control norms. Read More
Feb 6: India has unhealthiest air in the world amongst 132 countries ranked globally by scientists at Yale and Columbia Universities for the Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2012.
Mumbai, January 27: Battle lines have been drawn in India in recent weeks for new clashes over the Bhopal disaster following reports from Indian media that highly toxic waste from Union Carbide is ‘headed for Mumbai’.
Mumbai, Jan 26: Everest Spices, which has a factory at Vikhroli, has admitted to lapses in its operation, a month after the state pollution control board issued a show cause notice against the company for allegedly causing health problems to local residents. Read More
Gurgaon, Jan 25: The pollution department is gearing up to put a curb on plastic pouches, which are used for chewing tobacco products. Read More
Bangalore, Jan 24: Besides tackling air and noise pollution caused by motor vehicles, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is planning to control hazardous waste disposed from automobile service stations. This was revealed at a workshop on ‘Hazardous waste management generated by automobile service stations’, in Parisara Bhavan on Monday. Read More
Vishakhapatnam, Jan 23: After the gaseous smell emanated from industries irritated people last Sunday, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) officials swung into action and started checking pollution levels at strategic points near the industrial belt and other parts of the city.
BHUBANESWAR, Jan 22: Four days after shutdown of two units at Rourkela Steel Plant
Kochi, Jan 21: With the number of industries availing themselves of its service and the quantity of waste entrusted with it annually on the rise, the Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) at Amabalamedu has started the preparation of its third landfill site.
Bharuch, Jan 20: Industrialists and officials of the Ankleshwar Industrial Association say the industrial belt is still listed among the critical zones despite the fact