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 …
As per the instructions given by the state government, the Kochi Corporation will soon prepare a bylaw for parking in the city. The Town Planning Committee has already started the preliminary works for the preparation of the bylaw. “The state government has approved the Automobile Parking Policy for all the …
In the wake of increased numbers of hepatitis A, typhoid and other diarrhoeal diseases getting reported in the district, the Health authorities have raised concerns about the quality of water available to the people. As the water supplied by Kerala Water Authority fails to meet the needs of more than …
This study evaluated the persistence of heavy metals, cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) in surficial marine sediments and their relationship with textural characteristics. Furthermore, heavy metal distribution was studied against organic carbon concentration within the sediments. Our results suggest that Cochin estuary is highly polluted in the case …
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has sanctioned the proposal of Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) to enhance the re-gasification capacity of its LNG project at Puthuvype in Kochi from 2.5 MMTPA (million metric tonne per annum) to 5 MMTPA. The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Ministry had examined an …
A high-level meeting held here on Friday has decided to consult all political parties on ways to proceed with the proposed trans-Kerala high-speed rail corridor project to link Thiruvananthapuram with Kasaragode. The meeting was preceded by a presentation on the project before the Chief Minister, Mr Oommen Chandy, based on …
KOCHI: If you are a ‘nasty Kochiite’ who dumps household garbage on the roadside under the cover of night, do not be surprised if you are caught red-handed tonight. Starting Thursday, three special squads of health officials will patrol the streets of Kochi every night to nab those who dump …
The expert committee on the feasibility of an alternative route for the Piravom Water Supply scheme is understood to have reached the conclusion that the original route would be the ideal one for the project. The State government had formed a committee headed by Susan Jacob, technical member of the …
KOCHI: The wheels of bureaucracy has finally creaked to tackle the issue of replacing damaged pipelines in West Kochi, with the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) proposing a project estimated at Rs 2 crores for replacing old and damaged underground water pipelines in the area. “The estimate has been sent to …
The intervention of the State government will be sought to solve the drinking water crisis in the city. Mayor Tony Chammany informed the Kochi Corporation Council on Monday that he would seek a meeting with the Water Resources Minister to find a solution for the issue. Several councillors complained that …
KOCHI: Amidst the allegations made against Mullappilly Ramachandran, the Minister of State for Home Affairs for not utilising the funds for hygienic mission, two persons died of rat fever in Tripunithura. Vasanthan(45) of Adampilly Veedu, a Milma agent, admitted in a private hospital in Ernakulam on last Tuesday died with …
Opposition to initial route of Piravam project The second alternative route suggested for laying the water supply pipes for the Piravam water supply scheme has been found unviable. The project, which is expected to increase the drinking water supply to Kochi and neighbouring local bodies, is hanging fire due to …
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told the media after the Cabinet meeting on Monday that experts, who had examined the outbreak of diseases, had warned of serious problems in the absence of proper waste management. Another special meeting of the Cabinet will be held late Tuesday evening to approve an action …
KOCHI: As waterborne diseases tighten their grip on the city, the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) swears that all steps have been taken to ensure the purity of drinking water. According to the KWA officials, regular chlorination and the “immediate repairing” of leakages are being done across the city. “Chlorination is …
GAIL, RIL pipelines will pass through about 50 villages in DK district Residents of Kariyangala and Ammunje villages of Kariyangala Gram Panchayat limits in Bantwal taluk are living under constant fear as two major gas pipeline projects namely project of the Gas Authority India Limited (GAIL) and the Relogistics Infrastructure …
KOCHI: A cool seaside breeze, changing shades of sunset and hot pegs. This joyous recipe seems to have made the Fort Kochi beach, one of the most sought-after beaches in the state, a haven for drunkards. Proof of this lies in the number of liquor bottles found on the beach …
KOCHI: The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has given its clearance for the Kochi-Kayamkulam gas pipeline. The clearance was given on an assurance by the authorities of the Gas Authority Of India Limited that any leakage on the pipeline would be rectified, if such a situation arises. The Centre …
Agency to seek detailed project report on proposed plant The Kerala State Pollution Control Board is likely to recommend that the Kochi Corporation need not set up a mega compost production plant at Brahmapuram. This is following an inference that the total volume of biodegradable waste generated in the city …
KOCHI: The Hydrographic Survey wing will submit the last phase survey results on Vembanad Lake soon.Once completed, the survey will be the basis of the project to clear the waterways of Vembanad Lake. This will be a pilot project, a part of the Chief Minister’s 100-day programme, for further projects …
KOCHI: With the city reeling under severe waste treatment problem, many measures initiated by the District Sanitation Mission is going awry for want of proper attendance from the authorities. Projects like building biogas plants, vermi-composting and windrow composting, which are better options to ward off the waste management crisis to …
KOCHI: An ambitious plan to protect the ponds and other water sources has been taken up by the district panchayat against the backdrop of widespread reclamation of paddy fields and mangrove swamps taking place in the district. Christened ‘Lotus and Water Lily’, the project is seen as a big step …
