Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …
People threaten to intensify agitation Local residents are protesting against acid pollution from a jewellery manufacturing unit at Cheruvathery, near here. Around 100 wells near the unit have been polluted allegedly from the acid used in the jewellery manufacturing unit. The residents complained that though they had sent the water …
Abu Alam, a worker of a tannery belonging to a famous brand, has been residing in a slum in Hajaribag for five years. He has been suffering from gastrointestinal and dermatological problems. Alam has been unable to go to his workplace for the last couple of days. He lies in …
KATHMANDU, OCT 01 - Going out for a stroll in the mornings and evenings may seem fatal as the Valley air possesses high level of toxic particles particularly during these times, a government report said. According to the report, Kathmandu scored below the standard. The report found PM 2.5 was …
The number of people admitted to hospital for skin cancer treatment in England rose by nearly a third in five years, official figures show. In 2007 there were 87,685 admissions, while in 2011 there were 123,808. The data, gathered by researchers at Public Health England, does not include treatment in …
KARAK: People of Terri union council of Banda Daud Shah on Monday staged a rally against a foreign oil and gas exploration company for releasing toxic effluents into the fields and natural watercourses. The protest was staged outside the company’s central processing facility at Ahmadi Banda, with protesters demanding of …
Guru Gobind Singh Refinery, a unit located at Kanakwal village of Bathinda district of Punjab, is proving a nightmare for residents of nearly 12 villages of Dabwali Assembly segment falling under Kalanwali sub division of Sirsa as the heavy smoke coming out of it is causing grave health problems for …
BAREILLY: A recent survey by the Jal Nigam has found high levels of arsenic in ground water in 19 villages in Bareilly district. The survey was conducted after over 25 cancer-related deaths were reported from Bahrauli village in Meerganj tehsil in five years. A team of health department officials will …
PUNE: Dental defects, worms, night blindness, skin and eye ailments were among the commonest health problems found in schoolchildren, according to findings of the state's economic survey for 2013-14. State health officials examined 113.68 lakh students from 84,115 schools in the state in 2013-14. Of 13.80 lakh children who needed …
Rising pollution levels in the City over a period have led to an increase in the number of health ailments among citizens. Skin diseases, allergies, respiratory problems, etc, are on the rise. Fine dust particles are potential triggers for skin diseases, say dermatologists. Speaking with Deccan Herald, Dr Leelavathy, HoD, …
Renowned Skin Specialist, Institute of Skin Diseases Sindh (ISDS), Dr Manzoor H Memon, has said about 15 percent population of Sindh was suffering from skin diseases and urbanization was considered the major factor behind the prevalence of such diseases. He told PPI here that skin problems are considered a global …
BHOPAL: Rapid urbanization and change in lifestyle are leading to a rise in cases of itchy, flaky rashes on kids' skin, experts said. Called paediatric atopic dermatitis (PAD), skin ailment affects one in every 10 children in the city. The condition affects young and old children. Experts attending a CME …
Dr Susanta K Pandhy, assistant professor of psychiatry, PGI, was the chief guest at the seminar on Earth Day organised by the meteorological department. He said children and elders are at high risk of heart attack and skin cancer due to climate change. During his address to the students he …
Dumka: The apathy of the district administration in ensuring the proper disposal of waste in the industrial town of Babupur near Dumka has put the lives of its residents at risk. The situation has turned so alarming that even marine animals in a 12.5 bigha community pond are on the …
Around 90 per cent children and labourers working in brick factories in Bhaktapur district are found suffering from skin disease and respiratory related problems, said doctors. The children and labourers working in brick factories were found suffering from skin disease and respiratory related problems at a health camp launched by …
With Holi just around the corner, doctors have begun warning people against chemical-laden colours available in the market. These colours, which contain chemicals such as mica and copper sulphite, can damage the eyes and skin. Skin specialists have suggested using herbal colours made using turmeric, tesu and sandal instead. “Most …
Udaipur: Despite restrictions on growing BT Cotton (Bacillus thuringiensis) in the state, mass cultivation of the crop has been reported at various tribaldominant tehsils in Udaipur adjoining Gujarat. BT Cotton is a genetically modified (GM) variety of cotton which produces an insecticide that has been restricted for cultivation in the …
Jaipur: A recently released medical check up report of 60 lakh school children in the state showed that there are 45,453 kids suffering from dental problems and over 60,000 school children found suffering from different kinds of skin disorders. Less attention on hygiene is one of the major causes of …
The slum area, known as Bhagat Singh Colony, adjacent to the sixth lane of Dwarakanagar, is considered both a boon and a bane. “Boon in the sense, a robber can never get away from here if at all he enters the colony. The slum-dwellers keep a close watch on the …
Disposal of factory waste and chemicals are polluting waters of Haridoa and old Brahmaputra river in the district posing serious threat to public health and environment as well. Many residents of the river areas are forced to use the dirty water to meet their daily needs and they have been …
Social activists and residents of the villages of two talukas of Johi and Dadu held a march on Monday in Dadu town in protest against pollution caused by work on a gas field located in taluka Johi. According to protesters, pollution is causing eye, skin and chest infections, lungs problems …
