The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide notification dated 23rd February, 2022 has issued the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022. On and after six months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022, Special Purpose Vehicle, viz. Cash Vans, manufactured by …
Order of the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Jai Dhar Gupta Vs of NCT of Delhi dated 27/05/2021 about standards for the manufacture and sale of face masks. The court was informed that the Bureau of Indian Standards has already laid down norms to regulate the standards …
Consolidated report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order of November 18, 2019 in the matter of Original Application No. 568/2019 (James Jose, Managing Director, CGR Hallmarkers Pvt. Ltd. Vs Government of India & Others). An application filed before the NGT said …
On 03rd Oct 2019, a meeting was convened and chaired by Hon'ble Minister (CA, F&PD) to discuss quality of Drinking Water which was attended by representatives from Ministry of Jal Shakti, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and different government organizations such as …
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules to further amend the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, namely:- (1) These rules may be called the Bureau of Indian Standards …
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Railways on the steps it has taken and proposes to take to ensure availability of clean and safe drinking water on its trains as well as stations. A Bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice C. Hari Shankar issued …
The government Thursday said there is no evidence to show that buildings with glass facades utilise extra energy. The government Thursday said there is no evidence to show that buildings with glass facades utilise extra energy. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told the Lok Sabha that in …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/07/2018 regarding use of imported pet coke in the steel and aluminium industry. Additional Solicitor General of India informs the Court that studies will have to be conducted and …
In the last one year, Shubham Wasnik got hospitalized twice. “My stomach always hurts,” says the 26-year-old. Recurring diarrhoea, gastroenteritis and jaundice have tormented Shubham through his youthful years and his doctor feels that “the problem lies in the water that he drinks”. In Saibaba Nagar, which is barely 100 …
First step towards banning the harmful chemical, replacing pipes across country The recent order of the National Green Tribunal to display the lead content in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes — as a first step towards the eventual ban of the harmful chemical in pipes — is expected to boost demand. …
Many cosmetics available in the Indian market contain micro plastics or micro-beads, a new study by an environment research and policy advocacy body has found. Microbeads are non-biodegradable, tiny plastic particles, that pose a serious threat to the environment, especially marine animals. Referring to the study, Toxics Link said next …
NEW DELHI: The next time you clean your face with a scrub or face wash, you could not only be contributing to water pollution but also causing decline in aquatic life. A new study released by environmental NGO Toxics Link on Monday has found a high concentration of microplastics in …
AHMEDABAD: Overexploitation of groundwater resources and over-reliance on chemical pesticides and fertilizers is leading to rise of life-threatening chemical contaminants in groundwater beyond acceptable limits. The central ground water board (CGWB) figures presented by Union MoS water resources, Arjun Ram Meghwal, in the Lok Sabha recently, suggests that 21 districts …
Nagpur: In almost all the districts of the state, nitrate pollution has become a major threat to groundwater. It is believed to cause blue baby syndrome. The monitored data by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) shows that the concentration of nitrate is well above the permissible limit all over the …
Junior consumer affairs minister reveals 224 of 743 bottles tested by FSSAI contained impurities; action against 131 manufacturers taken In what would come as a jarring statistic for the billion-dollar packaged water industry, three out of ten units of so-called mineral water sold across India have been found to be …
The chemical and its derivative Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate are widely used in deodorants and soaps. Hyderabad: Experts say that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has insufficient information about Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, a chemical used to stabilise beauty products. A reply to a query filed under the RTI has revealed that …
The green panel also directed the MoEF Secretary to draw up a programme for phasing out lead from PVC pipes which is used to stabilise thermal degradation. Water passing through PVC pipes commonly used in most buildings may contain toxic materials like lead, which has a hazardous effect on human …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jan Sahyog Manch Vs Ministry of Environment and Forest & Others dated 25/05/2017 regarding environment and ecological damage caused by the use of lead in manufacturing of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes and other products. The Applicant Jan Sahyog Manch has …
Maharashtra government to act against those selling packaged drinking in unsealed containers, as per the per the amendment carried out in the laws on March 1. "If any fresh cause of action has arisen against anybody after amendment was made, it's apparent that the respondents have to apply their minds …
