Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Thanjavur appearing in The Hindu dated 19.05.2025". The application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled 2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit …
Solar cell makers seek anti-dumping duties Indian solar cell manufacturers have, for the second time, approached the government for imposing anti-dumping duties on the large-scale import of solar cells. Alleging "cheap solar cells have captured close to 90 per cent market", they demanded action against the US, European Union, China, …
CHENNAI: A few snippets of information that have emerged on the inaugural day of the Global Investors’ Meet paint a rosy picture with confirmed investment commitments from less than ten companies accounting for more than half the initial investment target. The Adani Group, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL, ITC, MRF, Delta …
Aimed at boosting employment and motivate medium and small industries in the city, Industrial Policy 2015 was released today. Governor of Punjab, Haryana and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Kaptan Singh Solanki today released the industrial policy for the Chandigarh city here. The policy was formulated by the Department of Industries after …
Since 2012-13, sales have more than doubled, encouraging manufactures to ramp up operations in the county The media’s increasing attention on a surge in air pollution in urban centres, as well as courtroom battles on related issues, have indirectly led to an increase in air purifier sales in India. Since …
Up to 90 per cent of the world's electronic waste, worth nearly US $19 billion, is illegally traded or dumped each year, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Each year, the electronic industry - one of the world's largest and fastest growing - generates …
India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world, discarding 1.7 million tonnes (Mt) of electronic and electrical equipment in 2014, a UN report has warned that the volume of global e-waste is likely to rise by 21 per cent in next three years. The ‘Global E-Waste Monitor …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action (ICELA) Vs. MoEF & Ors. dated 17/03/2015 regarding emission of gas- HFC-23 by industries in the atmosphere. The Tribunal in its order noted that it is undisputed before us that even the industries which have …
The electronics industry is one of fastest growing manufacturing industries in India. However, the increase in the sales of electronic goods and their rapid obsolescence has resulted in the large-scale generation of electronic waste, popularly known as e-waste. E-waste has become a matter of concern due to the presence of …
Ahead of Europe’s largest consumer technology show, to be hosted in Berlin, Greenpeace has analysed the environmental progress being made by companies attending the IFA 2014. The report, titled ‘Green Gadgets: Designing the future’, evaluates the progress and subsequent future challenges facing 16 leading consumer technology companies. In particular, Greenpeace …
While complaints are rife about electronic companies flouting e-waste disposal norms, companies in turn blame scrap dealers as the biggest stumbling block for the success of the initiative. Private reports by NGOs have pointed out that most electronics firm, both domestic and multi-nationals, are not taking back their products after …
Samsung Electronics said it has found "evidence of suspected child labour" at a factory of its Chinese supplier Dongguan Shinyang Electronics. The firm conducted an investigation into the supplier after New York-based campaign group, China Labor Watch, accused it of hiring children. The South Korean firm has "temporarily" suspended business …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Nagrik Upbhokta Margdarshak Manch & Others Vs. State of MP & Others dated 04/07/2014 regarding E-Waste management in the state of Madhya Pradesh. State Pollution Control Board has prepared a list of 19 major companies dealing …
Most reputed electronic and electrical equipment companies—both Indian and multinational have failed grossly in fulfilling their responsibilities under extended producer responsibility (EPR) as defined under the e-waste management rules 2011, according to a report released by Toxics Link, an environmental NGO recently. The report titled "Time to Reboot" names and …
E-waste management is one of the most critical waste issues affecting our environment. Globally around 50 million tons of e-waste is generated annually. In India, the current estimate projects 2.7 million tons of e-waste generation annually. The concerns arising out of such waste generation is not of volumes alone but …
WASHINGTON — Landowners who say a North Carolina electronics plant poisoned their drinking water missed a filing deadline, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The decision, in a 7-to-2 vote, is likely to affect similar suits from the families of thousands of former Marines over what they say was toxic …
WASHINGTON — Landowners who say a North Carolina electronics plant poisoned their drinking water missed a filing deadline, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The decision, in a 7-to-2 vote, is likely to affect similar suits from the families of thousands of former Marines over what they say was toxic …
Only three out of the 74 cities monitored by the government met a new air quality standard Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said today it would give employees sent to China a wage premium to compensate for the country's hazardous air pollution, in a possible first for an international company. The …
The conventional rooftop solar plant is capable of powering lights and fans. However, hybrid solar technology developed by Chennai-based Basil Energetics Private Limited is now capable of operating all electrical appliances. The solar plant would power homes during day time and take power supply from the electricity grid at night. …
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will provide Rs 350-crore incentive to the manufactures of high energy efficient fans in the country. The BEE was created under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act. The nodal agency is encouraging the manufacturers of …
Since its inception in 2004, the India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) has played an important role in facilitating the growth of electronics and semiconductor ecosystem in the country. Industry research has been one of the cornerstones of IESA’s activities. IESA has prepared the Strategic Roadmap for Development of ESDM …
