UN environment chief joins Tapi clean-up
Mumbai/Surat: “Plastic waste is a great impediment to tourism,” said former United Nations environment chief Eric Solheim on Tuesday morning in Surat. His statement sounded a gong for action. As flamingos
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SMC to crack down on plastic waste
Around seven firms have shown interest in collection and disposal of plastic waste in the city. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has decided to take stern action against those violating the rules
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Black dust from Katargam units angers residents
Air pollution caused by black dust from industrial units located in Katargam has become a major issue for thousands of people living in areas of Vastadevdi Road, Sumul Dairy Road and AK Road in the city.
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10 units to get emission monitoring system
Launching a pilot project in Gujarat, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is setting up Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) at 10 places in Pandesara, Sachin and Surat city. These CEMS will
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Solar power replaces horse power
Solar power panel helps a farmer to run submersible pumps at his five farms in different places in Palsana taluka of Surat district at affordable cost. Solar energy has emerged as an alternative to conventional
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Units face action for poor disposal of bio-medical waste
Nearly 280 units generating bio-medical waste in the city and district are facing action from Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). Despite repeated notices, these
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Bharuch flood worst in 15 years: Report
The recent floods experienced by Bharuch were the worst in the last 15 years. A comprehensive post flood report prepared by the administration says that the district recorded 23 inches of rain in five
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Flood fury claims five lives in Surat
Flood fury has claimed the lives of five people since Monday in different parts of the city. The bodies were found at different places after waters receded in the city. Ravi Baldania (16), a resident
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GPCB issues closure notices to eight textile dyeing units
Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has slapped closure notices on eight textile dyeing and printing units in Sachin, Pandesara, Kim and Palsana near here for violating air and water pollution norms
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Eco-friendly devotees keep Tapi clean this year
A day after Ganesha visarjan, there was a pleasant surprise for environment activists as well as civic authorities. Unlike previous years, when the sight of hundreds of idols were scattered in Tapi
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Six industrial units units get closure notice for pollution
Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has ordered six industrial units of Jhaghadia, Panoli and Dahej to stop productions with immediate effect and directed disconnection of water and electricity supply