Kochi: Keeping decibels in check
Last year, the sound decibels at Pallimukku and Kundanoor Junctions recorded 106 decibels, nearly double the permissible levels. KOCHI: Last year, the sound decibels at Pallimukku and Kundanoor Junctions
New Indian Express (Kochi)
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Balan raps Jairam Ramesh
KOZHIKODE: Referring to the policies of Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh, Electricity Minister A K Balan said on Sunday that it would be impossible for the Central Government to achieve its goal of generating electricity of 4.5 lakh mega watt installed capacity during the XIIth Five Year Plan.
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A solution to pollution woes
KOCHI: The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) will chalk out an action plan soon after discussion with the Central and State Pollution Control Boards to rectify the high pollution levels in the industrial clusters of 70 cities including Kochi.
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Kerala cracks down on Tata encroachment
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The LDF has finally decided to crack the whip on Tata. As the first step, the illegal check dam constructed by Tata at Chappakkulam in Munnar will be demolished.
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Rare green moth spotted
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: What do you do when you see an army of apple-green plump caterpillars marching across your gate?
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Fast planned against Bt brinjal
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Sunday, at the Martyrs Square in the city, environmentalists, farmers, political and cultural leaders in the State will go on a fast to stop the Ministry of Environment and Forests from giving permission for commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal. The fast will be inaugurated by Agriculture Minister Mullakkara Ratnakaran at 10.30 a.m.
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End to Kochis pollution woes soon
Sudha Nambudiri KOCHI: The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) will soon chalk out an action plan after holding discussions with the Central and State Pollution Control Boards, to rectify the high pollution levels in industrial clusters of 70 cities, including Kochi.
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Noise pollution rules to be made stricter
KOCHI: The Ministry of Environment & Forests has proposed amendments to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 -- NPR -- to make them more stringent. A
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KITCO to study renovation of waste plant
KOCHI: In order to give a facelift to the Brahmapuram Solid Waste Treatment Plant, the Kochi Corporation will entrust the KITCO with the task of conducting a detailed study on its renovation.
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Asean pact will destroy economy
THODUPUZHA: The ASEAN pact, which favours monopolists, will destroy the country
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Kerala panel identifies site for new dam
KOCHI: The Dam Design Committee for the new dam at Mullaperiyar on Saturday primarily identified the spot for the construction of the dam. The spot, which is around 380 metres on the down stream of the existing dam, was fixed following a visit by members of the Dam Design panel.