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India says Mercedes improved pollution management at plant after failing checks

The clearance is a relief for the German carmaker which announced plans in January to launch over a dozen models and invest $24 million in the country this year. Mercedes has maintained it was always 'in compliance with environment laws'.

07 November 2024, 12:40 IST

India says Mercedes improved pollution management at plant after failing checks

India says Mercedes improved pollution management at plant after failing checks

India says Mercedes improved pollution management at plant after failing checks

07 November 2024, 12:40 IST

Periyar fish death due to low oxygen in water; no chemical waste discharged in river: Kerala CM

Vijayan said that the State Pollution Control Board (PCB) conducted an inspection of the river following the incident and the water samples tested showed dissolved oxygen to be below the levels required for fish to survive.

11 June 2024, 07:54 IST

Periyar fish death due to low oxygen in water; no chemical waste discharged in river: Kerala CM

Periyar fish death due to low oxygen in water; no chemical waste discharged in river: Kerala CM

Periyar fish death due to low oxygen in water; no chemical waste discharged in river: Kerala CM

11 June 2024, 07:54 IST

Pollution control board defends actions amid show-cause notice to Thippagondanahalli reservoir

The KSPCB also clarified that it has 'never' attempted to protect illegal structures within the catchment area.

20 May 2024, 01:22 IST

Pollution control board defends actions amid show-cause notice to Thippagondanahalli reservoir

Pollution control board defends actions amid show-cause notice to Thippagondanahalli reservoir

Pollution control board defends actions amid show-cause notice to Thippagondanahalli reservoir

20 May 2024, 01:22 IST

Ammonia gas leak: Fertiliser company agrees to pay Rs 5.92 cr compensation, says Tamil Nadu Minister

The ammonia gas leak occurred on December 26, 2023 at 11.45 pm from a sub-sea 2.5 km long pipeline of the factory after boulders damaged it.

21 February 2024, 12:46 IST

Ammonia gas leak: Fertiliser company agrees to pay Rs 5.92 cr compensation, says Tamil Nadu Minister

Ammonia gas leak: Fertiliser company agrees to pay Rs 5.92 cr compensation, says Tamil Nadu Minister

Ammonia gas leak: Fertiliser company agrees to pay Rs 5.92 cr compensation, says Tamil Nadu Minister

21 February 2024, 12:46 IST

Nation shouldn’t lose this asset: SC pushes for expert panel on restarting Vedanta’s copper smelter facility in TN

The apex court suggested appointing a bipartisan expert committee to take care of concerns of the Tamil Nadu government and Vedanta group and explore the possibility of reopening the copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi, closed since 2018.

14 February 2024, 16:45 IST

Nation shouldn’t lose this asset: SC pushes for expert panel on restarting Vedanta’s copper smelter facility in TN

Nation shouldn’t lose this asset: SC pushes for expert panel on restarting Vedanta’s copper smelter facility in TN

Nation shouldn’t lose this asset: SC pushes for expert panel on restarting Vedanta’s copper smelter facility in TN

14 February 2024, 16:45 IST

Bihar Pollution Control Board to issue notice to 4737 healthcare facilities for violating waste disposal norms

If these healthcare facilities fail to adhere to the norms, within 15 days, they will be closed down

19 January 2024, 10:44 IST

Bihar Pollution Control Board to issue notice to 4737 healthcare facilities for violating waste disposal norms

Bihar Pollution Control Board to issue notice to 4737 healthcare facilities for violating waste disposal norms

Bihar Pollution Control Board to issue notice to 4737 healthcare facilities for violating waste disposal norms

19 January 2024, 10:44 IST

SC upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu

The apex court rejected the contention of the petitioner that the ban is overinclusive and disproportionate.

22 October 2023, 09:26 IST

SC upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu

SC upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu

SC upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu

22 October 2023, 09:26 IST

Oceans will have more plastic than fish by 2050: Expert

According to UNEP, 60 major Indian cities produce about 15,343 tonnes of trash each day that is discharged into the south Asian seas

19 April 2023, 12:35 IST

There will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish by 2050: Expert

There will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish by 2050: Expert

Oceans will have more plastic than fish by 2050: Expert

19 April 2023, 12:35 IST

Tonnes of plastic choke K'taka; KSPCB says all is well

In March 2016, the ministry of environment, forest & climate change notified plastic waste management rules, 2016

29 March 2023, 03:32 IST

17,000 tonnes of multi-layered plastic choking Karnataka; KSPCB says all is well

17,000 tonnes of multi-layered plastic choking Karnataka; KSPCB says all is well

Tonnes of plastic choke K'taka; KSPCB says all is well

29 March 2023, 03:32 IST

Test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

The Supreme Court had last year expressed serious concerns about the effects of hazardous chemicals on people's health

23 October 2022, 10:56 IST

Chemical test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

Chemical test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

Test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

23 October 2022, 10:56 IST