Anti-endosulfan hartal hits normal life in Kerala

Last Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011, 09:41

The the CPI(M)-led LDF has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal demanding countrywide ban.

Endosulfan: Achuthanandan writes to all CMs to press for ban

Last Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 12:58

Kerala CM, in his letter, highlighted the ill-effects of the pesticide over the years in Kasargode.

BJP wants ban on endosulfan

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 18:05

The BJP said that the party favours a nation-wide ban on the pesticide, endosulfan.

India calls for consensus-based decision on endosulfan

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 00:14

Amid demands for a central ban on endosulfan at home, India on Tuesday said any final recommendation on the ban of the pesticide must be based on "consensus" as well as thorough scientific and technical evidence.

Iyer criticises PM on Endosulfan issue, Left MPs protest

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 20:35

Noted Jurist V R Krishna Iyer criticised PM for his "unfeeling indifference" to Kerala`s request for a country wide ban on Endosulfan, even as Left MPs held a protest on Tuesday in Parliament House to press for the ban.

Petition in SC seeking ban on Endosulfan

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 20:18

A petition has been moved in the Supereme Court seeking a ban on sale and production of the pesticide Endosulfan across the country.

Instruct reps to speak for global ban on endosulfan: PM told

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 20:16

Demanding a reversal of "pro-endosulfan" stand, six Left MPs from Kerala shot off a letter to PM asking him to instruct India`s representatives at Stockholm Convention to speak against the pesticide and press for its global ban.

Former SC judge criticises PM on Endosulfan issue

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 13:26

Noted jurist and former Supreme Court judge VR Krishna Iyer has criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for what he called his `unfeeling indifference` to Kerala`s request for a country wide ban on Endosulfan.

Decision on banning Endosulfan after ICMR report: Centre

Last Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011, 23:03

The Centre said it would take a view on the issue "in the best interest of the country" after the ICMR submits its report.

Achuthanandan goes on fast against endosulfan

Last Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011, 12:02

The Kerala CM has accused the UPA government of favouring the pesticide lobby.

Kerala seeks financial package for endosulfan victims

Last Updated: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 18:16

Kerala govt decided to seek a financial package of Rs 242 crores to pay compensation to the people suffering due to the environment and health problems caused by the use of endosulfan pesticide in Kasargod district.

Karnataka govt`s Endosulfan ban challenged in HC

Last Updated: Friday, February 18, 2011, 23:07

The Endosulfan Manufacturers` and Formulators` Welfare Association (EMFWA) on Friday filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the ban imposed by the state government on the use of the pesticide.