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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Hudco project fails to quench thirst
There is no respite to the drinking water woes of the residents of Edakochi and Perumpadappu region despite projects being implemented in this regard. Though the the second phase of the much-hyped Hudco
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NGT ruling on sand mining puts Kerala in a tight spot
The ruling by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) making it mandatory to get environmental clearance for mining or removal of sand from river beds including areas less than five-hectares has put both the
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Protest against Endosulfan report soon
A day after the Justice Ramachandran Nair Committee submitted its report on the endosulfan issue, outrage has erupted from various quarters in the state. Demanding that the government reject the report,
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Mullaperiyar: Supreme Court acknowledged flaws in Empowered Committee report
The Supreme Court’s observation that Kerala’s version was not heard before the Empowered Committee (EC) on Mullaperiyar drew its final conclusions has brought cheers to the state. Through its arguments, the counsel for the state pointed out that the panel which looked into the issue, denied natural justice to the state. “Kerala through the arguments questioned the very basis of the EC report, which certified the Mullaperiyar dam safe.
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Protests intensify against Nitta Gelatin Company
The protest of local people at Kathikudam in Thrissur district against Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL) has only intensified with the lathi charge that happened on July 21. Even after 12 days of the incident,
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UDF green brigade red-flags CIAL-model water firm
The UDF Government’s controversial move to establish a CIAL-model company for water supply took a heavy beating on Wednesday with seven of its MLAs writing to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy flaying the proposal
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Management committees to tackle potable water shortage in panchayats
If everything goes well, six panchayats in Thrissur district will face no more shortage of drinking water for at least five years, thanks to the water management committees which are operational in these
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Epidemic spreads in Ernakulam
Monsoon showers have just hit Ernakulam and the district is already reeling under the threat of epidemic. Adding to the woes of the authorities was the non-cooperative stand taken by government doctors
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Fishing villages project to be launched Thursday
The Integrated Development of Fishing Villages Project will be launched statewide during a function at the Paravoor HMY Ground on Thursday. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the meeting organised
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Novel car parking solution launched
Divya Industries, a company based at Muvattupuzha, has launched a new parking system which makes optimal use of space to accommodate 100 cars in just 11 cents of land. The project called Tvastr Automated