Biodigesters for train toilets
Spin-off from a technology that was essentially used by the defence forces could lead to in hygienic and environmentally friendly disposal of train toilet waste in India. The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), a Gwalior-based unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, has isolated and cultured a consortium …
Water bodies cause seepage
In an embarrassing development, waterbodies have developed in the Central Park just after 4 days of its opening, causing seepage inside the Rajiv Chawk Metro station.
Vigilance to take action in desilting scam
With the Directorate of Vigilance of Delhi Government seeking a copy of the report submitted by Delhi Government's Petitions Committee on the alleged scam in desilting of drains, the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat has forwarded the relevant documents for further action in the matter. The Petitions Committee, chaired by MLA …
Waste mgmt policy pro rich
Terming the government policies on waste management in the country as unsystematic and pro rich Sunita Narain of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has called for an all inclusive approach to make the environment clean and healthy.
Jharkhand sans dumping site, locals bear the brunt
Daily wastes thrown into rivers, open grounds. Even after six years of the creation of the State, Jharkhand has no dumping and disposal site, which is leading to an increase in pollution and health problems. In Jharkhand, there are total 22 districts and 46 municipal corporation but none of them …
Kerala bans spitting in public places
In a bid to check health hazards, the Kerala Government on Saturday issued an order banning spitting and blowing the nose in public places. The ban was imposed on the basis of a High Court directive.The court had directed the Government to take steps to check such behaviour, which caused …
Rs 350 crore more for clean Calcutta
The Asian Development Bank will lend an additional $80 million (Rs 357.3 crore) to clean up Calcutta. ADB said the fresh funds would finance basic urban services in the city's deprived outer areas, promote community involvement and support the Calcutta Municipal Corporation. A bank official told The Telegraph that its …
Garbage clearance starts on Marina
The sea shore near Napier Bridge, littered with domestic garbage for a stretch of over 1.5km, is now being cleaned by the Chennai Corporation and the CMDA.
Southern Railway lets out untreated sewage into the open
Several hundred school students are forced to wade through ankle-deep sewage to reach their schools in East Tambaram and Chitlapakkam, Tamil nadu. Southern Railway, responsible for the problem, seems to have very few solutions at hand to redress the situation. A huge amount of raw and untreated sewage is being …
Public sanitation in Delhi violates Fundamental Right of women
Delhi may soon acquire a distinction of having gender-biased toilet system. According to a report submitted by a committee constituted by the Delhi High Court there are 3,192 urinals in Delhi and out of these only 132 (4 %), are for women. The High Court had constituted this committee to …
Budda Nullah heading for ecological crisis
The expert committee constituted by the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) to study the causes and cures of the desecration of Budda Nullah in Ludhiana has termed the situation as an "ecological crisis' and demanded immediate multi-sectoral approach to prevent the human tragedy. In its report to the Commission, …
Delhi to seek JNNURM funds for sanitation
THE Delhi Government will make a presentation before Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit tomotrrow on the City Development Plans developed by various departments. The CDPs have been developed for the government to access Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) funds to be released by the Union Urban Development Ministry. The …
Mullaperiyar row: Uproar in TN House
THE Tamil Nadu Assembly clashed over Mullaperiyar, with the main opposition, the AIADMK, accusing the Chief Minister of failing in his duty to win the state's rights over the interstate waters, even as Karunanidhi made a fervent plea for unity and support from all political parties to amicably resolve the …
India to build dam with design tweak
After a final meeting in Washington with the World Bank-ap pointed expert, it's clear that India will be able to construct the Baglihar hydroelectric dam on the Chenab with minor changes in its design. Though the final report by Swiss neutral expert Ray mond Lafitte is expected only in February, …
No dumping ground in Thane
The Thane ( Maharashtra) municipal corporation decided to stop using its only dumping ground at Kharegoan along the Bhiwandi bypass road. The National highway authority of India in a letter to the TMC last week had asked it to stop dumping garbage on the plot as it was over running …
