State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
How the Bellary mining ban will impact thousands of families
Bellary, June 30: Environmental pollution in Sandur, Hospet and Bellary has reached an extreme. Air and water pollution is visible to the naked eye. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has not properly documented the violation of pollution control norms, as some board officials too were hand-in-glove with the violators. Suspended particulate matter in the air is more than 50% over acceptable limits prescribed by KSPCB.
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Topsia-Tiljala remain fire-prone and neglected
Kolkata, July 28: Questions pertaining to the legality of these commercial buildings have been raised several times.Kolkata Municipal Corporation and West Bengal Pollution Control Board have also carried out inspections, but to no avail.
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Report on viaduct's impact on environment misleading
MUMBAI, July 28: A week after political workers disrupted a public hearing on the proposed Pedder Road flyover, a local residents' association has complained to the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) about a "misleading" environment impact assessment (EIA) report produced by theMaharashtra State Road Development Corporation(MSRDC).
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Report shows improvement in environment conditions
Pune, July 27: The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Environment Status Report (ESR) has shown slight improvement in the condition as indicated by thematic indicators set by the state
Bellary forests, water bodies ravaged
Bellary, July 27: The most awaited scam report of the state will be released anytime now, but one of its worst environmental disasters - linked to the scam - is being kept under wraps. Principal investigator of the Bellary mining scam U V Singh told TOI that government bodies, especially theKarnataka Pollution Control Board, have completely failed in their role.
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Water-borne diseases stalk Lamphe
Imphal, July 25 2011: Following the report by The Sangai Express of the presence of Escherichia Coli in the water of Lamphel, many people living in and around Lamphelpat have been infected by several water borne diseases. At the request of The Sangai Express, Manipur Pollution Control Board conducted water test in Lamphelpat and the water was found highly contaminated.
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KSPCB ropes in SHGs to keep temples clean
BANGALORE, July 26: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) will now undertake solid waste management programmes in all the pilgrimage centres across the state with the help of self help groups.
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In Jaipur you don't breathe but 'smoke' air
Jaipur, July 25: Latest data released by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board shows alarming levels of respiratory suspended particulate matter (RSPM) and suspended particulate matter (SPM) in city's air. According to the data, the proportion of harmful contaminants in the air we breathe has doubled and in some cases quadrupled from the stipulated safety norms.
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National green reporting system of Sri Lanka: reporting guidelines
This publication provides information related to the National Green Reporting System of Sri Lanka and its reporting guidelines. The objective is to recognize, appreciate and reward the manufacturing and service sectors based on their sustainability performance, which would also facilitate them to compete with the international and local markets efficiently and effectively. The goal is to enhance the capacity of the country to address the challenges of economic development within the framework of sustainable development.
Waste is wealth for Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
BANGALORE, July 22: Dogbites, mosquitoes and diseases... landfills around the city are a nightmarefor citizens.But Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB ) wants to generate energy from the huge dumps of solid waste.
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