New tool to detect pesticide presence in a jiffy

Last Updated: Friday, December 16, 2011, 12:31

A new screening tool could help detect pesticide traces instantly in large water samples.

SC to take up Endosulfan issue today

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 10:53

The apex court had on May 13 imposed a complete ban on production, sale and use of Endosulfan.

Awareness drive on pesticide effect on peacocks

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 13:19

Pakidi hill, spread over 1970 hectare, is considered as the largest habitat of peacocks in the country.

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.

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.

Tripura bans Endosulfan pesticide for three months

Last Updated: Friday, June 24, 2011, 14:47

The Left Front government in Tripura has banned the distribution and use of pesticide “Eendosulfan” for three months, officials said Friday.

Massive fire damages chemical factory in Sehri

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 16:22

A major fire broke out at a pesticide-manufacturing factory in Uttar Pradesh``s Sehri District on Wednesday, destroying goods worth millions of rupees.

Muzaffarnagar: Massive fire in factory

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 10:50

Goods and equipment worth several lakhs of rupees were gutted after a major fire broke out in a pesticide factory on Wednesday, an official said. No casualties have been reported so far.

Pesticide industry sees European link behind ban on endosulfan

Last Updated: Sunday, May 1, 2011, 14:05

The domestic industry is crying foul on ban on endosulfan suspecting an European link aiming to capture the Indian market.

Asia rice output threatened by pesticide overuse

Last Updated: Sunday, March 6, 2011, 15:16

The unbridled manufacture and use of pesticides in Asia is devastating the region`s rice farms.

Thomas should rectify statement on Endosulfan: Kerala Cong

Last Updated: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 21:01

The Congress unit in Kerala has asked Union minister K V Thomas to rectify his statement that there was no evidence to prove aerial spraying of Endosulphan pesticide at a village in Kasargode had caused health hazards.

Pesticides in eatables: Court notice to govts

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 00:09

Expressing concern over rampant use of banned pesticides in fruits and vegetables and putting at risk the life of the common man here, the Delhi High Court today sought a response from the Centre as well as the state govt.