H1N1 surveillance intensified in Kollam
The Health Department has intensified the surveillance and opened isolation wards as three H1N1 deaths and 15 confirmed cases were reported from the district in November. Currently throat swab collecting
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Black fever reported in Kollam
KOLLAM: An endemic case of black fever or kala-azar (lieishmaniasis) has been from Kulathupuzha in Kollam district. The victim, a 38-year-old man from a tribal colony at 50-acres in Villumala, a forest
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding discharge of effluents by Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML) into the waterbodies of Chavara, Kollam District, Kerala, 31/08/2017
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Joy Kaitharnath Vs Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd. dated 31/08/2017 regarding discharge of effluents by Kerala Minerals
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Islands in lake in Southern Kerala ‘sinking’
The authorities of Munroe Thuruth Gram Panchayat, under which these islands fall, and political activists have sought assistance from global conservation organisations to deal with the "alarming" situation.
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Study reveals organic pollution in six river basins
Some samples found unsuitable even for irrigation purposes Organic pollution and salinity intrusion have led to the decline of water quality in six river basins in the State, underlining the need for
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Expert hails govt. stand
Energy expert and former KSEB Member (Generation) K. Radhakrishnan, who has been campaigning for the implementation of the Athirappilly hydroelectric project for long, has welcomed the statements of Chief
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Greens Allege Rampant Use of Toxic Pesticides in Farmlands of Kollam District
Putting health and ecology at risk, highly toxic pesticides, including endosulfan, are allegedly being used extensively by farmers in the district cashing in on the poor monitoring system of the agriculture
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal quarrying, Kollam District, Kerala, 14/01/2016
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone Bench, Chennai) in the matter of Thulaseedharan Pillai Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 14/01/2016 regarding
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Poor water quality in five river basins in State
Study reveals high bacterial contamination of river waters Sewage contamination, dumping of waste, and salinity intrusion have contributed to the poor water quality in five river basins in the State,
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding preparing a coastal zone management plan for areas coming under Mandrothuruthu Grama Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala, 16/12/2015
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vysakh Vs State of Kerala dated 16/12/2015. The application is filed seeking a direction to the State of Kerala, Kerala Coastal Zone Management