SC allows export of unused Endosulfan

Last Updated: Friday, September 30, 2011, 19:16

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed export of nearly 1100 metric tonne of unused Endosulfan from the country, while retaining its earlier order banning the use and production of the controversial pesticide.

Pay relief to endosulfan victims: NHRC to govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 23:17

The NHRC asked Kerala government to pay monetary relief without further delay to the victims of the controversial insecticide endosulfan.

‘No change in Cong stand for Endosulfan ban’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 6, 2011, 19:30

Chandy said KPCC president Ramesh Chennithala had talked to Singhvi and the latter had given an explanation which was different from reports in the media.

SC asks experts if Endosulfan can be exported

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 22:48

The SC asked an expert panel appointed by it to explore the possibility of exporting the existing stock of banned pesticide Endosulfan.

Singhvi again raises hackles of Cong`s Kerala unit

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 21:37

Senior leader VM Sudheeran said in Malappuram that Singhvi should be removed as party spokesperson for appearing in the Endosulfan case.

Kerala govt opposes Centre`s stand on Endosulfan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 18:32

Kerala`s CM said the state cannot agree with the Centre`s view that Endosulfan was not causing health problems.

Central team visits endosulfan affected areas

Last Updated: Sunday, July 31, 2011, 21:15

A ten-member Central expert team on Sunday visited the district to study on the health status of people residing in the endosulfan pesticide affected areas.

Govt fails to meet deadline on Endosulfan

Last Updated: Friday, July 15, 2011, 18:57

The Supreme Court on Friday took a serious note of government`s failure to meet the two-month deadline on submitting its interim report on the possibility of imposing a complete ban on pesticide Endosulfan.

HIL`s licence to produce endosulfan cancelled

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 19:01

Kerala government on Friday cancelled the licence for production of endosulfan given to public sector Hindustan Insecticide Limited, Kochi in view of government decision to ban the pesticide`s sale in the state.

Kerala CM seeks centre`s help for endosulfan victims

Last Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 13:44

Kerala will seek Rs 375 crore central assistance for disbursing compensation for people affected by the ill-effects of endosulfan and building a super speciality hospital for them.

Endosulfan ban not to impact performance: Dhanuka Agritech

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 23:30

Agro-chemicals manufacturer Dhanuka Agritech on Tuesday said the interim ban on endosulfan by the Supreme Court will not impact the company`s performance.

Supreme Court bans endosulfan

Last Updated: Friday, May 13, 2011, 12:37

The Supreme Court on Friday banned the production, distribution and use of endosulfan because the pesticide has debilitating effects on humans and the environment.