Are those beautifully packed and fresh looking exotic fruits displayed on the stands in posh markets really healthy? We'll find it out very soon as for the first time, imported fruits and vegetables are
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Government and the Union Agriculture Ministry to launch an awareness campaign about the harmful effects of pesticide residue in fruits and vegetable
Study Finds Residue In 96 Of 345 Samples Tested | Produce Collected From Vendors, Markets The advice to ‘watch what you eat’ may no longer apply only to the calorie conscious, with a recent study finding copious quantities of pesticide residue in fruits and vegetables. Of the 345 samples they tested, researchers found pesticide residue in 96 samples.
There are many farm labourers who relatives have died while working in field, many of them while spraying pesticides Such workers joined the agitation being staged by family members of farmers who committed suicide due to debt Though the government agreed to release compensation in cases of suicide; families of farm labourers who lost their lives while working in the fields didn’t get anything
Surprised at the disappearing grasslands across the world? The blind use of fertiliser is the culprit that may have destabilised grasslands at 41 locations on five continents. Grasslands are affected
Statement of the Minister of Health and Family Welfare in response to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2567 for 18th February, 2014, asked by Shri Baishnab Parida regarding Stringent checks for pesticides in fruits and vegetables.
Greenpeace has recently published a number of investigations showing that a wide range of textile products, manufactured and sold in many countries around the world, can contain residues of hazardous substances,
<p>Greenpeace International has found a broad range of hazardous chemicals in children's clothing and footwear produced by eight luxury fashion brands. Read the report on this investigative study.</p>
The Delhi High Court was on Wednesday told that the Centre and the city government have failed to address the issue of banned pesticides in fruits and vegetables. The submission was made in a report
Higher pesticide residue levels in vegetables exported to Saudi Arabia - Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 05/02/2014.
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