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
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HMT Employees Union Flays Felling of Trees in Sold Land
The HMT Employees Union (CITU) alleged that the cutting of trees on 70-acre of land which HMT sold to HDIL has dubious intentions and may be part of a possible real estate transaction. The Union in
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Environmental Clearance Must for Mining Licence: HC
KOCHI: The state government on Wednesday submitted before the Kerala High Court that environmental clearance has been stipulated for grant of lease or permit for quarrying and mining as per the newly framed
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Study Reveals Water Pollution
A study held by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit has found that the quality of water at Kalady panchayat was dipping at an alarming rate. The research study conducted by Brilla Balsamj, an
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Study on Cell Tower Radiation a Farce: Scientist
After Cellular Operators Association of India, scientists have come out refuting Swadeshi Science Movement’s study on radiation threat for Kochi and Trivandrum from cell towers. “If the green, yellow
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Dumping of Waste from Ships: HC Directs Central Government to File Affidavit
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday observed that the Kochi Corporation appeared to be blissfully ignorant of its primary responsibility of public health and hygiene. The court also directed the Central
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MoEF Nod Not Mandatory for Short-term Mining, HC Told
The state government has submitted before the Kerala High Court that environment clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)is not mandatory for the grant and renewal of short-term quarrying
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Metro Village: Kerala High Court Orders Status Quo on Filling of Wetlands
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday ordered that status quo be maintained with respect to the filling of wetland for setting up metro village in connection with the Kochi Metro rail project. A
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CRZ Norms a Blow to Fishing Community’s Housing Dreams
KOCHI: The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules seem to hinder poor fishermen from realising their dream of building houses in Kumbalam-Panangad islands. The fishermen community is of the opinion that
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Ruckus in Corp Council Over CRZ Violations
KOCHI: The disagreement between the Congress and the Opposition LDF members over taking action against the Coastal Regulation Zone (CZR) norms violators in the Chilavanoor area, including the controversial
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Smart City terms and conditions diluted, says CAG report
The terms and conditions with respect to the Smart City project was diluted, which will affect generation of employment opportunities, according to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of