Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …
Aarti Dhar NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday extended support and sympathy to the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy that occurred 25 years ago.
NEW DELHI:Groundwater in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site contain almost 40 times more pesticides than allowed under the Indian standards, the Centre for Science and Environment has claimed. The Pollution Monitoring Lab of the NGO tested water and soil samples from in and around the Union Carbide factory, …
The deadly methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas released by the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal this day 25 years ago affected even the unborn, researchers say. The toxic gas altered the immune system of those who were still in their mothers' wombs when the disaster struck, according to a recent …
Sreeram Chaulia : The 25th anniversary of a dark day in industrial history is an occasion to reflect upon the crucial role of the state as a monitor and regulator of economic enterprise. When gas leaked from the Union Carbine pesticide factory in Bhopal on the midnight of December 3, …
A student holds a placard during a protest against the delay in justice for Bhopal gas tragedy victims in Bangalore on Wednesday. AFP Groundwater in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site contain almost 40 times more pesticides than allowed under the Indian standards, the Centre for Science and Environment …
The right to environment is a recognised human right in Africa. However, despite the legal and institutional frameworks designed to respect, promote, protect and fulfil the right, its enjoyment is still a mirage to majority of African citizens as a result of environmental degradation. This article aims to proffer a …
On December 3, 1984, toxic poisonous methyl isocyanate gas leaked from Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL's) pesticide plant in Bhopal. The gas leak triggered a disaster that is now widely recognized as the world worst industrial catastrophe. Thousands of people were killed instantly and more than 25,000 people have died …
Is Dow liable for the waste in Bhopal factory of Union Carbide? The chemical giant says no. It has filed an application asking the Madhya Pradesh High Court to delete its name as respondent to the case. It also wants the Union ministry of chemicals and fertilizers to withdraw their …
Faced with concerns of the presence of mercury in the CFL bulbs, Delhi government is now making attempts for environment-friendly and energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs in the city. Environment activists have been raising concerns on the mode of disposal of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs containing toxic mercury. Chief …
New Delhi: Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday advised the Gujarat government and other agencies not to allow the beaching and dismantling of the controversial Platinum II ship at Alang. An office memorandum sent from the Union ministry states,
The Centre has asked the Gujarat government to disallow beaching and breaking of a US ship, anchored off Alang port, as a technical team found high levels of toxic material and radioactive substances on it. In a letter to the Gujarat Maritime Board, the ministry of environment and forest said …
New Delhi: Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday advised the Gujarat government and other agencies not to allow the beaching and dismantling of the controversial Platinum II ship at Alang. An office memorandum sent from the Union ministry states,
The fisheries department today seized six quintals of the banned Mangoor fish while it was being transported in a truck from other districts in the state. Officials of the fisheries department in coordination with the Punjab Fish Farmers Association intercepted a truck carrying the fish that was to be sold …
This report examines the directives set forth by the October 2003 Supreme Court order, and it reviews the current status of implementation of the directives with a specific focus on information dissemination and the creation of a Toxics Release Inventory for India. It also identifies the possible bottlenecks and reasons …
Jaipur: A day after the massive fire broke out in Indian Oil Corporation depot on the outskirts of Jaipur, thick smoke clouds enveloped the nearby areas on Friday posing serious health hazards to people living in the vicinity. While official figures were not available, sources at SMS Hospital said at …
- Adityapur units unhappy with substitutes, pollution board awaits orders Jamshedpur, Oct. 28: Auto component manufacturer of Adityapur are on a mission to search for a cleaning agent, as the solvent they have been using for long has been banned for its toxic qualities. Prolonged use of the solvent, Carbon …
