Debate in Rajya Sabha on Endosulfan Pesticide (Prohibition) Bill, 2011
Debate in Rajya Sabha on Endosulfan Pesticide (Prohibition) Bill, 2011, 08/08/2014.
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining activities...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Hassan M. Vs. State of Kerala & Others And Muhammed Saleem Vs. State of Kerala & Others dated 08/08/2014...
View ArticleHope for Kerala’s endosulfan victims from UAE
With over 4,500 people said to be suffering from effects of the toxic pesticide, UAE-based volunteers have come together to offer long-term rehabilitation services. Endosulfan victim Abhilash, 32,
View ArticleProcess to detoxify endosulfan begins
304 litres of pesticide stored in drums near Mannarkkad The State government has begun efforts to detoxify 304 litres of endosulfan stored in heavy-duty polythene drums imported from Japan at...
View ArticleEndosulfan victims to take the fight to the Assembly
Plan hunger stir during the budget session The Endosulfan Peeditha Munnani (EPM) has decided to stage a hunger strike in front of the State Assembly during its upcoming budget session demanding fulfilment
View ArticleGovt rules out blanket ban on pesticides
Government today asserted in Lok Sabha that it will not ban all the pesticides prohibited in other countries even as concern was voiced over their harmful impact. Raising the issue through a Calling...
View ArticleLivestock scheme improved status of farmers: study
A recent study conducted by an evaluation team to asses the implementation of a special livestock scheme (Vidharbha package) of the State government for the farmers of suicide-hit districts in the State
View ArticleNew saline-tolerant hybrid rice variety developed
Rice cultivators in the brackish water paddy tracts of the northern districts of the State, especially Kattampally here, can now cultivate a new saline-tolerant hybrid organic rice variety developed as
View ArticleKerala CM Oommen Chandy announces housing project for endosulfan victims
Chief minister Oommen Chandy has announced that the state government would start a housing project for the endosulfan affected people in Kasaragod district and also a rehabilitation village would be set
View ArticleChemical contaminants in household spices
The condiments and spices you buy from the local grocery or supermarket may turn out to be harmful to your family’s health. The latest analysis of the Pesticide Residue Research and Analysis Laboratory
View ArticleCPCRI research findings get international recognition
Water Environment Federation, Chicago, USA has recognised the research findings of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod and has selected it as the 2015 recipient of the WEF McKee
View ArticleEndosulfan victims being rehabilitated, HC told
The State government on Monday informed the Kerala High Court that it has been taking earnest efforts for the comprehensive rehabilitation of endosulfan victims in Kasaragod district, which include...
View ArticleJudgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal dredging and sand...
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Mohammed Anabagilu Vs State of Kerala & Others dated 04/11/2015 regarding dredging activities taking place in Arikadi
View ArticleEndosulfan: HC Reserves Verdict
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has reserved verdict on a batch of petitions seeking a directive to pay compensation to the Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod, who have already been identified. The verdict
View ArticleEndosulfan victims pin their hopes on today’s talks
Samithy to hold talks with Chief Minister While getting ready for another round of parleys with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday, the endosulfan victims of Kasaragod, who have been on a...
View ArticleWater table down, but no need for panic, says expert
The groundwater table has gone down from one metre to three metres in some parts of the State with the peaking of summer. Palakkad is the worst affected district as the water table has gone down by
View ArticleStudy reveals organic pollution in six river basins
Some samples found unsuitable even for irrigation purposes Organic pollution and salinity intrusion have led to the decline of water quality in six river basins in the State, underlining the need for
View ArticleWith 71-MW projects, the sun is set to smile down on the state
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: IF things pan out, solar power use in the state will be stronger by 71.3 megawatts (MW) this financial year itself. The Power Department intends to complete a bevy of big and mini
View ArticleGovt mulls study in areas affected by Endosulfan
Thiruvananthapuram: The government will examine the need to conduct a comprehensive study in the Endosulfan-affected areas in the state, especially Kasaragod district, covering aspects including the...
View ArticleSolar plant commissioned
A 15-kW solar power plant, set up atop the district panchayat building here, was formally commissioned by N.A. Nellikkunnu, MLA, here on Thursday. The plant, set up at a cost of Rs.15.25 lakh by the
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