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Biomedical waste from Kerala dumped in Tamil Nadu, officials dodge accountability

Hours after it came to light that bio-medical waste from Kerala was illegally dumped in multiple locations in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, government authorities in both states continue to dodge accountability. Medical documents bearing the name of Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), a state-owned cancer care hospital and research centre in…

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Lokayukta cannot insist that government should entrust disciplinary inquiry to it: High Court

High Court of Karnataka rules that Lokayukta cannot insist on disciplinary inquiries against government servants be entrusted only to it.

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Fluoride contamination detected in three districts of Kerala

Fluoride contamination has been mostly detected beyond permissible limits in a total of nine areas in Palakkad, Malappuram and Alappuzha districts in Kerala, according to the State Environment department.

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A river runs dry

Bengaluru’s acute water crisis continues with the city already feeling the heat, even though peak summer is still a few weeks away. The Arkavathi Reservoir, a major tributary of the Cauvery River, which originates from Nandi Hills, once a major source of drinking and irrigation water is almost dry. Even…

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Summer gives an opportunity to regenerate Bengaluru lakes

Lakes drying up as the scorching summer heat intensifies. Should this spreading spectacle be a cause for worry or an opportunity for Bengalureans? Reminding that the city’s lakes were never perennially filled right through the year, environmentalists instead see the next two months as critical to de-silt and de-sludge the…

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Yatnal’s sugar factory paid ₹1.5 crore fine to Union government for non-compliance of environment norms, says Eshwar Khandre

Dismissing allegations by the BJP leader and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal that a closure notice issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) for a sugar factory operated by Siddhasiri Souharda Sahakari Niyamit (SSSN), run by a co-operative bank of which he is president, Minister for Forests, Ecology…

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Understanding e-waste: Bengaluru’s challenges and solutions

The rapid expansion of the Information and Communication Technology sector has led to a significant increase in electronic waste (e-waste), making it one of the swiftly growing waste streams in the country, particularly Bengaluru. The exponential rise in the use of electronic equipment, coupled with the accelerated obsolescence and subsequent…

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Central Pollution Control Board estimates ₹4.8-crore environment compensation for improper disposal of demolition waste at Maradu

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has assessed an environment compensation of ₹4.8 crore for the improper management of construction and demolition waste following the controlled implosion of four high-rise buildings in Maradu on January 11, 2020.

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Bureaucrats can’t hold KSPCB chairman’s post in ex officio capacity beyond six months: Karnataka High Court

High Court of Karnataka rules post of KSPCB chairperson can't be occupied by ACS/PS ex officio beyond 6 months. Court terms govt's Aug 31 corrigendum, ending incumbent's tenure, as "illegal". Guidelines revised to allow govt wide discretion to not fill vacancy "without assigning any reason". Bench directs govt to rephrase…

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Action plan sought for rejuvenation of Lakshmanateertha river

Local community in Hunsur concerned over increasing pollution of river Lakshmanatheertha; untreated sewage, biomedical waste, wet waste from hotels & restaurants, bottles, plastic mugs, paper cups from bars dumped into river. KSPCB conducted study, suggested CMC Hunsur provide 100% UGG system to entire town, yet to be completed. Rejuvenation of…

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Marginal dip in air pollution levels when compared to last Deepavali in some parts of Bengaluru

Bengaluru saw marginal dip in air pollution levels during Deepavali; AQI in KSPCB station of Jayanagara was 214 this year, compared to 254 in 2022; AQI at Kavika station was 171 (moderate category) on first day; AQI at Silk Board station was 35 on Nov 5; Bengaluru recorded lower PM…

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Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.

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Joint Task Force to ensure fire safety at playgrounds selling crackers

B'luru Police form JTF to ensure fire safety at 62 playgrounds selling crackers. Led by ACP, reps from Fire, BBMP, Bescom, KSPCB to conduct surprise checks. 320 shops allowed to sell green crackers for 5 days; 912 applications received. Strict fire safety guidelines imposed on shop owners.

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What are green firecrackers and how to recognise them

The season of festivals -- Deepavali, Christmas and New Year that follow each other in quick succession -- is marked by cheer and fervour. But lurking behind it all is also the fear of air and noise pollution. One of the attempts to ensure that festivities do not come at…

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KSPCB instructs district authorities to form task force

Ahead of Deepavali, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued a circular instructing district authorities to form task forces under the Deputy Commissioners

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Ganesha Chaturthi: BBMP, KSPCB set norms to observe eco-friendly Ganesha festival

BBMP bans PoP Ganesha idols, issues guidelines for eco-friendly festivities. 63 single-window clearance centres set up. Police, Bescom, Fire Dept to monitor. KSPCB issues guidelines for use of loud speakers, plastics. Police to ensure peace.

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Bengaluru’s traffic takes a deafening turn for the worst

The amended Motor Vehicles Act unequivocally mandates that loud, shrill, musical horns are illegal. But repeated, continuous, unnecessary honking goes absolutely unchecked in road stretches across the city.

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Karnataka High Court allows Shanth Thimmaiah to continue as KSPCB chairman for now

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed the State government’s August 31 corrigendum, which resulted in abruptly ending the tenure of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s Chairperson Shanth A. Thimmaiah.

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PCB to implement EPR norms for safe waste disposal

KSPCB launches EPR campaign to ensure safe disposal of plastic waste. Workshop conducted for brand owners in govt & private sectors. Rules require producers, importers, brand owners & disposers to obtain EPR registration. Milma, Kerafed, Malabar Cements, Muralya, Siso Cosmetics, Pothys & Lulu participated & completed steps for EPR registration.…

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Karnataka HC directs govt. to keep in abeyance notification that resulted in ending tenure of KSPCB chairman Shanth Thimmaiah

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday directed the State government to keep in abeyance and not give effect to its August 31 corrigendum, which resulted in abruptly ending the tenure of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s chairman Shanth A. Thimmaiah.

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Karnataka government removes KSPCB chairperson Shanth A. Thimmaiah

The removal of Mr Thimmaiah would put an end to the power struggle within the KSPCB

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State government orders closure of eight tyre pyrolysis units in Humnabad of Bidar district

#KALABURAGI: Govt orders closure of 8 tyre pyrolysis units & 2 pharma plants in Humnabad to reduce emissions & ensure pollution-free env. KSPCB to take strict steps to prevent pollution in Kolhar Industrial Area. #ProtectEnvironment.

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Industrial pollution is poisoning villagers of Humnabad taluk in Karnataka, but KSPCB is mum

“Pollution grew on a massive scale after many chemical factories relocated from Hyderabad, due to stringent chemical pollution norms in the capital of Telangana,” says Nizamuddin, a member of Maniknagar Gram Panchayat.

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KSPCB ordered to investigate pollution of Krishna river

Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed the Karnataka Pollution Control Board (KPCB) to investigate allegations of pollution in the Krishna in the light of deaths occurring due to the consumption of contaminated water.

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KSPCB, Kanara Industries Association take up cleaning drive in Baikampady Industrial Area

Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and Kanara Industries Association (KIA) launched the cleanliness drive in Baikampady Industrial Area on Friday.

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