Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item titled "Begging for breath: Trapped between industries Kochi residents gasp for fresh air" appearing in The New Indian Express dated 23.02.2024. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item. The news item reveal the …
KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd on Monday signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with AMP Solar India Private Ltd under which the latter will supply 2.3 MWp solar power to the agency. The power generated by the plant will be connected to the power distribution system of KMRL. As per …
Urban Pathways project will create an eco-friendly, modern Kochi, says Mayor Filling the gaps in the city’s public transport connectivity, evolving innovative renewable energy models and developing feasible waste management systems were matters that dominated the deliberations at a consultative meeting of stakeholders organised by the Kochi Corporation here on …
KOCHI: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), which has taken the lead in utilising renewable energy in the aviation sector by becoming the first fully solar-powered airport in the country, is aiming to optimise its renewable energy capabilities to a record level of 40 MV by March. The airport company, …
Project opponents plan to appeal against NGT order, to step up public protest Armed with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order, which dismissed pleas against the controversial LPG project at Puthuvypu, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is all set to resume work on it. Though the NGT has cleared all legal …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Radhakrishnan K.U. & Others Vs Ministry of Environment and Forests & Others dated 22/12/2017 regarding the LPG Terminal of the India Oil Corporation Ltd at Puthuvypeen, Cochin, Kerala. The applicants who are traditional fishermen allege that the …
KOCHI: The next time you are on MG Road, take a look at the big screen installed at Seematti. No, there won't be any advertisements. Instead, you will see real-time levels of the various gases and particulates you are breathing in.On Wednesday, the new Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (AAQMS) …
KOCHI: Following the Fifa guidelines to ensure a pollution-free environment for the players taking part in the Under-17 World Cup, the state government has begun taking temporary measures to reduce air pollution in and around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kaloor. The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) will put …
KOCHI: The National Green Tribunal has dismissed an appeal filed by two protesters against the extension of environment clearance (EC) for the IOC’s LPG import terminal at Puthuvype. The Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change had in January granted clearance for the project. The tribunal found the appeal was …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone Bench, Chennai) in the matter of Radhakrishnan K.U Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/09/2017 regarding Environment Clearance (EC) and CRZ Clearance granted to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., (IOC) for LPG Import Terminal at Puthuvypeen SEZ (Cochin Port Trust, Cochin) by …
UK-based firms GJ Nature Care & Energy (GJNCE) and GJ Eco Power (GJEP) plan to invest close to ₹1,500 crore over a period of five years in waste-to-energy projects across South Indian cities. GJNCE has already won the global bid for the waste-to-energy project in Kochi under DBFOT (Design, Build, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Radhakrishnan K U & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/08/2017 regarding the proposed LPG terminal at Puthuvyppe, Kochi, Kerala. Counsel appearing for the State of Kerala has submitted before the Tribunal that an Expert …
With over 100 deaths being reported since January in Kerala due to various types of fevers, the government on Sunday appealed to the people to join the government’s mass sanitation drive on a war footing. According to Health Department sources here, as many as 103 people, including women and children, …
Kudumbasree units to supply cloth bags to households The plastic-free concept is yet to take root in Thripunithura as many shops continue to provide plastic carry bags which are below the specification of 50 microns. However, the municipality is pursuing the concept by providing an alternative with cloth bags. While …
KOCHI: With the destruction of mangrove forests continuing unabated both in private and public lands, the district office of the state biodiversity board has come forward to protect one such area by declaring it a heritage site. The district biodiversity officials have proposed 20 acres of mangrove forests in Puthuvype …
Sound levels at three major spots in the city are up to 75 decibel, above the maximum permissible limit of 50 decibel, according to a study. The Kochi chapter of the Indian Medical Association, which conducted the study as part of its 'No Horn Day' observance on Thursday, used sound …
KOCHI: The food safety department handed over a report to the Human Rights Commission on food adulteration on Tuesday. Over a two-year period, the food safety department had collected around 4,927 samples of which around 650 were found to be adulterated or substandard for consumption. The reports and data regarding …
Corpn. not to have any financial liability; industrialist to invest Rs.10 crore The waste-to-energy plant to be set up for the Kochi Corporation by GJ Eco Power Limited is likely to be ready for commissioning by December 2018 with the State government assuring full support for the project. The project …
THIRUVANAMTHAPURAM: The state government has issued an order granting in-principle nod for Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) to set up Rs 1864 crore Petrochemical Park in Kochi. It is planned to procure 600 acre land from FACT complex at Ambalamugal in Kochi to set up the project. "Now, that …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A Kerala start-up on small wind turbine steals the show at the ongoing international music and Science festival termed 'Paganfest' at Kochi. The innovative model of small wind turbine of the start-up Avant Garde has grabbed several queries at the festival and beyond. This first Paganfest that began on …
KOCHI: The otherwise busy Panampilly Nagar Road became a festival zone on Sunday, which was observed as car-free day on the street. People thronged crossroads 9 to 13 at Panampilly Nagar and took part in the various cultural and sports activities arranged by the organisers - the Kochi Corporation, Kochi …
