Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
The Social Forestry Department will plant more than 4.5 lakh saplings in the district in connection with observance of World Environmental Day on June 5. Minister for Co-operation C.N. Balakrishnan will officially inaugurate the afforestation drive at a function to be held at Model Government Girls High School, Thrissur. Mayor …
The animal might cause problems elsewhere or die in the wild Translocating leopards that stray into human habitations cannot permanently solve the human-leopard conflicts, pointed out wildlife researchers. Referring to the recent incidents of sighting of leopards at Vazhachal forest division, researchers said the translocation could turn the animals more …
While the rest of Kerala went to polling booths on Thursday to become part of world’s largest democratic process, over 340 electorates from the particularly vulnerable tribal group of Kadar in Vazhachal hamlet inside Athirappilly forests have boycotted the election, mainly seeking clarity on the move to revive a controversial …
Scheme for improving quality of education to be launched The Thrissur District Panchayat budget presented on Thursday lays emphasis on development projects in the farm sector and drinking water supply. Presenting the annual budget, District Panchayat Vice-President Leela Subrahmanian said Rs. 42.5 crore had been earmarked for Jala Samridhi Project. …
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) will buy pipes worth Rs. 4 crore for the Guruvayur drinking water project. A meeting held here under the leadership of District Collector M.S. Jaya and KV. Abdul Khader, MLA, discussed the technical hurdles in implementing the much waited drinking water project for Guruvayur. Officials …
Another 50,000 Animals Affected, According To Disease Control Statistics Thrissur: The foot-andmouth disease has claimed 4,300 head of cattle in the state till December 31, besides affecting over 50,000 animals, according to the latest statistics of the Animal Disease Control Project (ADCP) office in Thiruvananthapuram. Project state coordinator Dr J …
Survey for construction of Mannuthy-Amala Bypass begins The protest against land acquisition for Mannuthy-Amala Bypass has gained momentum with the beginning of the survey for construction work here. The survey of the road, to be constructed with the help of the World Bank, has been started recently. The survey is …
Increased coliform bacteria count was found in most of the wells in Koratti panchayat during a water quality analysis drive. The analysis of the water samples collected from 190 wells of the panchayat also revealed increased acidity levels. Presence of e-coli and high pH value in drinking water can lead …
The Kerala High Court has ordered the National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to assess the pollution, including air and water, caused by Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL) at Kathikudam, Chalakuddy, in Thrissur. A division bench of Justices Antony Dominic and P.D. Rajan also directed NEERI to study the efficacy …
249 projects to be implemented jointly with grama panchayats. The Administrative Committee meeting of the Thrissur District Panchayat has approved 1,555 projects worth Rs. 440 crore as part of the 12th five-year plan. It included 249 projects, which will be implemented jointly with the grama panchayats, Rs. 54 crore worth …
Revenue Minister Adoor Prakash has announced an assistance of Rs.13.43 crore for the implementation of various projects for the conservation of rivers in the district. Kollam district has been allocated Rs. 7.11 crore for river conservation, Rs. 3.74 crore to Pathanamthitta, Rs. 5.51 crore to Thrissur, Rs. 7.94 crore to …
Vocational training in agriculture is an important step towards empowerment of large sections of women in the State, according to a study conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Thrissur. The study, conducted by Rinchui Raman of Manipur, a final year student at the College of Cooperation, Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, …
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, the spirit of the people fails to die down. Five people who were arrested on …
The public works department on Wednesday got administrative sanction to install 10 women-friendly e-toilets each at all government medical colleges in the state. The building division of the department will be in charge of setting up the Eve's own e-toilets on the premises of medical colleges in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, …
Intercropping in cashew estates mooted for better results Field tests for organic substitutes for endosulfan conducted at Kerala Agricultural University’s Cashew Research Station, Madakkathara, are yielding positive results. “For long, the search for organic alternatives has been on. The health impact of the use of endosulfan in cashew plantations in …
The Kerala State Planning Board will submit a Rs.1,222 crore Bharathapuzha Basin Development Plan soon to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for getting financial aid from it for the project. The Planning Board member C.P. John told The Hindu on Saturday that the Planning Board held discussions with the WWF …
Hill regions (high ranges) in three Kerala districts have been identified for implementation of a unique eco-governance programme in the country. Crucially, it won't alienate the local population. On the contrary it will include them in the process by encouraging them to continue with their traditional occupation but in a …
Kochi: Efforts are on to declare the oxbow lake at Vynthala near Mala in Thrissur district a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) as a mark of the diverse flora and fauna there. Chairman of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Balakrishna Pisupati will visit the lake located adjacent to the Chalakudy River …
The protest against the pollution of Chalakudy River allegedly by Nitta Gelatin India Limited (NGIL) is gaining momentum with agitators threatening to forcibly remove the company’s discharge outlet to the river on July 1. An indefinite hunger strike organised jointly by the NITA Action Council and Kathikkudam Samara Samithi along …
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 places. In a novel initiative, Mala, Kadukutty, Pariyaram, Mattathur, Meloor and Koratty panchayats have formed village-level water …
