Report by the Central Groundwater Authority in the matter of Suo Moto arsenic found in groundwater in 25 states dated November 18, 2024. When the matter was listed before the NGT, August 7, 2024, wherein CGWA stated that the reports from seven states/UTs namely Maharashtra, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Tripura, Gujarat, Odisha …
The holy Ganga is a poisonous river today. It’s so full of killer pollutants that those living along its banks in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Bengal are more prone to cancer than others anywhere else in the country, says a recent study. Conducted by the National Cancer Registry Programme under …
KOLKATA, 3 OCT: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation did not find arsenic contamination in the city. Water samples from 334 deep tube wells and 76 hand tube wells were tested by the KMC, West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) and State Water Investigation Directorate (SWID) and none of the agencies could …
In adult populations, emerging evidence indicates that humans are exposed to arsenic by ingestion of contaminated foods such as rice, grains, and juice; yet little is known about arsenic exposure among children. The objective of the study was to determine whether rice consumption contributes to arsenic exposure in U.S. children.
The JMP Rapid assessment of drinking-water quality (RADWQ) was conceived by WHO and UNICEF to explore the quality of drinking-water from "improved" sources. Results in five pilot countries showed a wide range of conditions, from full compliance with the WHO Drinking-water Quality Guidelines to specific sources in a given country …
A study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based research and advocacy body, has found high levels of mercury in the environment as well as bodies of local people in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh’s second largest district.
Literature on arsenic contamination of groundwater is replete with studies about the impacts of drinking arsenic contaminated water on human health as well as mitigation efforts in that context. Less is known, however, on the extent of use of arsenic rich groundwater for irrigation and effectiveness of arsenic remediation in …
Rabbit skin model was used to test skin irritation of the most commonly used cosmetic products in Jimma town, southwestern Ethiopia. The most commonly used cosmetics were Dove, Glysolid, College, Top Society, Fair and Lovely, Nivea, Lux, Magic fruit world, Solea, Body talk, Kris, Holly, Victoria, and Sweet Heart. Methods. …
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has found arsenic content in about 30 samples of Indian basmati rice in its preliminary analysis. The regulator will issue an advisory to consumers after completing its study. However, exporters from India said basmati rice was free from arsenic content as shipments are …
Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has found arsenic content in about 30 samples of Indian basmati rice in a preliminary analysis. The regulator would issue advisory to consumers only after completing its study. However, exporters from India said that basmati rice was arsenic-free as shipments are made …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the government to formulate a regulatory framework to control the quality of imported fertilizers and pesticides and test them for nephro-toxic agents such as arsenic and cadmium as they are known to cause kidney diseases. Research has shown that water in the North–Central …
SILCHAR: Though there has been significant increase in facilities for providing drinking water to more and more habitations during the period 2005 - 2010 by the two divisions of public health engineering department in Cachar district, the question about the quality of water has been raised in competent civil circles. …
KOLKATA, 3 AUG: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) today formed a 14-member committee to probe arsenic contamination. The committee was formed after water in five areas of Jadavpur on the southern fringes were found to be contaminated with arsenic. The KMC, state pollution control board (PCB) and the state water …
A study on the kinetics of adsorption of arsenate and arsenite ions by 3 widely occurring and agriculturally important Indian soils was conducted by changing the various factors that influence the process of adsorption.
Developed by BITS Pilani, it can be operated by any person Scientists at the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) in Pilani have developed a new bio-sensor device to detect arsenic content in drinking water. The device can be operated by a layman and is based on a rare …
In Sri Lanka, the quality of drinking water is at the base of all theories linked with Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDue). In many studies, trace metals (especially arsenic) in the environment have been identified as a major geoenvironmental factor contributing to the etiology of renal damage. The …
A total 965 arsenicsis patients have so far been detected in four upazilas of the district, including four Pourashavas. Sofar water of 72,548 hand pump tubewells out of 80,548 in the district was tested, of which, contamination of arsenic were found in the water of 27,317 tubewells. of the total …
Washington: The claim by Nasa scientists that they have discovered a new form of bacteria which thrive on arsenic has been disapproved by two new studies, which say the bugs can’t substitute arsenic for phosphorus to survive. Two scientific papers, published in the journal Science, refuted the 2010 Nasa finding …
Even as he accepted Punjab’s case for enhanced allocation to augment the rural water supply system, as it faces the problem of presence of uranium, arsenic, and heavy metals in ground water used for drinking, Union Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday advised the State government to …
KOLKATA, 5 JULY : As the mercury soars is the water going down your throat sans any contamination or traces of arsenic ? A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court today expressed its concern and directed filing of affidavits by civic officials and an environmental activist on this matter. …
Ranchi, July 4: People in five districts that are faced with arsenic and fluoride content will now be able to gulp down glasses of pure water for free, thanks to the first-ever mobile treatment plants set to be launched by the state government. As part of a project of the …
