Vembanad

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Ashtamudi lake, Kollam district, Kerala, 07/01/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal the matter of Krishna Das KV Vs State of Kerala dated 07/01/2025. The matter is related to pollution in in Ashtamudi lake, Kollam district, Kerala. The NGT received a report from Justice A V Ramakrishna Pillai, Chairman, State Level Monitoring Committee, Kerala reporting massive …

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India on Vembanad backwaters dated 08/08/2013

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/s Vaamika Island (Green Lagoon Resort) Vs Union of India and Others dated 08/08/2013 regarding classification of the petitioner's properties situated in Vettilla Thuruthu Island in Vembanad as Filtration Pond and the consequent categorization of the same under CRZ-I.

Action council set up to protect Vembanad lake

Nearly 700 families of Puthanangadi in Aroorgramapanchayat have formed an action council to protect Vembanad lake from pollution. They also plan to start indefinite agitation programmes in their village with the help of authorities of Sreekumaravilasam temple in Aroor. The fishermen families from Thanneermukkom, Thuravoor, Kuthioyathodu, Kodamthurthu and Vayalar have …

Experts demand surveillance centre to check pollution in Vembanad Lake

Experts have pointed out the need to set up an environmental surveillance centre for Vembanad lake with statutory powers to check the increasing pollution in the lake. This demand comes in the backdrop of the government bringing the Sasthamcotta lake under an authority to ensure its protection. Renowned agricultural scientist …

Massive human chain protest against seaplane project

A large number of people participated in a protest chain organised by the Matsya Thozhilali Federation (AITUC) demanding abandoning of the sea plane project, in Muhamma near here on Wednesday. The participants included fishermen and other workers and people's representatives. AITUC State general secretary Kanam Rajendran inaugurated the protest. He …

Central funds for waterbodies remain unused: PPS

State told not to treat eco protection as a soft subject The State government has failed to implement various Centrally sponsored projects aimed at rejuvenating the Pampa, the Vembanad Lake, and the Kuttanad water system, N.K. Sukumaran Nair, Pampa Parirakshana Samiti (PPS) general secretary, has said. Mr. Nair told The …

High salinity, oil leakage affect puncha cultivation

ALAPPUZHA: Poor rainfall, increase in the salinity of Vembanad lake and oil leak from houseboats and government service boats have adversely affected the 'puncha' cultivation in Kuttanad. "The northeast monsoon is an important element that decides the result of puncha cultivation, the main form of paddy cultivated in Kuttanad," said …

Study finds alarming rise in pollution in Vembanad lake

A study conducted by Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), a Bangalore-based non-governmental organisation, in association with the Lake Protection Forum, an organisation of fishermen, over the first three months of this year on the Vembanad lake has shown that the level of Total Dissolved Solids …

SC river-linking order does not apply to Kerala

Both the Congress-led United Democratic Front Government and Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front Opposition in Kerala on Wednesday came out against the Supreme Court directive to the Centre to implement the river-linking project, holding that such a scheme was detrimental to the State's interests. Kerala had opposed …

41-day campaign to clean Vembanad Lake

Coinciding with the 41-day Mandalam season connected to Sabarimala, fishermen and clam collectors on the Vembanad Lake are engaged in a campaign to cleanse the lake of its plastic impurities. The unfortunate phenomenon of fish, clam and other aquatic life being regularly trapped and killed in plastic waste dumped in …

Body to sustain Vembanad eco system

Draft proposals for formation of authority The Vembandu-Kol Eco Development Authority (VEDA) will ensure a ‘sustainable and healthy Vembanad socio-ecological system which supports its rich biodiversity and the livelihood needs of the stakeholders,' according to the draft proposals for the formation of the authority. (The proposals, prepared by the State …

Unbridled tourism expansion a threat to flora: study

A study on the biodiversity of flowering plants in the district has cautioned against the unbridled expansion of tourism industry to some of the most vulnerable biodiversity spots in the district. The book ‘Biodiversity of Flowering Plants,' a research work by V.T. Antony, head of the department botany at St. …

Some freshwater molluscs in Western Ghats under threat

Unsustainable harvesting and pollution of waterbodies may force some freshwater molluscs in the Western Ghats region into extinction or throw up increased risks for their survival in the near future, experts warn. In a maiden assessment of the 77 freshwater molluscs of the region using the IUCN Red List categories …

Survey results on Vembanad lake soon

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 …

Call to restore wetland ecosystem of Kuttanad

‘Kuttanad package is directionless' A seminar organised by the Upper Kuttanad farmers here on Sunday has called for restoration of the fast degenerating fragile wetland ecosystem of Kuttanad. Inaugurating the seminar, K. G. Padmakumar, director, Regional Agriculture Research Station, Kumarakom, pointed out that the proposed Kuttanad package was found wanting …

Hideouts for barn owls, pigeon holes atop buildings

Efforts to rejuvenate the avian population of central Kerala by providing artificial nests, feed, and improving bird habitats Conservationists are trying all the tricks up their sleeves to rejuvenate the avian population of central Kerala by providing artificial nests, feed, and improving the bird habitats. Artificial hideouts for barn owls, …

Comprehensive project to protect the Pampa

Pilot project prior to a programme for four rivers Rs.90-crore conservation project for Vembanad Lake Rs.15 crore set apart to replaceold water pumps PATHANAMTHITTA: Water Resources Minister P.J. Joseph said here on Monday that the State government would implement a comprehensive model project to protect the Pampa and its banks …

Waterlogged Kuttanad thirsts for drinking water

Water in the Vembanad lake and Pampa river turns saline ALAPPUZHA: Even as the threat of floods that loomed over the water-logged Kuttanad seems to have receded, the people are now up against another recurrent scourge. Kuttanad is facing an acute shortage of drinking water, even for its cattle. The …

Kuttanad Package to get Rs.1,000 crore this year

Rs.3,500-crore full package to be implemented in 3 years Comprehensive plan to clean up Vembanad Lake New high-yielding rice variety developed THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government will earmark Rs.1,000 crore for the Kuttanad Package in the revised Budget for the current year. It will also chart out a comprehensive plan to clean …

Kattampally wetland to find place in Ramsar list

KANNUR: Kattampally wetland area in Kannur district, known for its migratory bird sanctuary, is likely to be included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. The district panchayat has proposed the area to the state government for designation under the Ramsar Convention. The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental …

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