Naval divers commence search for polluting pesticides

Last Updated: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 22:19

A team of specialist Navy divers today commenced diving operations in Rayarom river near Alakkode in Kannur to remove bags of polluting pesticides and insecticides dumped there.

Australian wheat consignment had overdose of pesticides

Last Updated: Friday, April 23, 2010, 16:17

A consignment of 1,250 tonnes of wheat imported from Australia was detained at the Chennai port since it contained pesticides beyond permissible limits, rendering it unfit for human consumption, Parliament was informed Friday.

Pesticides poisoning Ganges river dolphins

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 10:13

River pollution due to extensive use of pesticides is dangerous for the critically endangered Ganges river dolphin, India`s national aquatic animal, says an expert.

Two new biopesticides to combat fungal, viral pests

Last Updated: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 18:22

Two new bio pesticides to combat fungal & viral pests attacking paddy, sugarcane, cotton and groundnut have been developed.

Are pesticides to blame for farmer suicides?

Last Updated: Friday, October 23, 2009, 15:29

Are higher levels of exposure to pesticides to blame for the rising tide of suicides among farmers in poor countries? A new study seems to suggest so.