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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Madras High Court order which directed that all plastic/PET bottles and packaging used for selling water, salt and sugar should contain a label stating that these food items "may contain micro/nano plastics"."Nothing wrong in displaying the warning," a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed. "The government may be dragging its feet, but the high court is very affirmative on this, as reports have suggested the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Madras High Court order which directed that all plastic/PET bottles and packaging used for selling water, salt and sugar should contain a label stating that these food items "may contain micro/nano plastics". "Nothing wrong in displaying the warning," a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed. "The government may be dragging its feet, but the high court is very affirmative on this as reports have ...Read More >
Indians are bracing for summer, with temperatures expected to cross 45C in some parts of the country. But the war with Iran is already putting India's $6bn bottled water industry under strain as manufacturers struggle to access crucial raw materials. Last month, market leader Bisleri increased prices by 11%, making a box of 12 one-litre bottles costlier by 24 rupees ($0.26; £0.20). Brands like Bailley and Clear Premium Water have also increased their prices, Reuters news agency reported. Accor ...Read More >
Bengaluru News: Bengaluru Police have uncovered a major interstate racket involved in producing and supplying fake Nandini ghee to the city. The operation, which stretched from Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru, targeted one of South India's most trusted dairy brands. Four men linked to the network have been arrested. According to officials, the adulterated ghee was manufactured in Tamil Nadu and then transported to Bengaluru, where it was sold in the market as genuine Nandini ghee. The racket took advan ...Read More >
The Chief Minister has directed all departments to "mandatorily use Nandini products of the government-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)" during meetings and official programmes, including those held in the Secretariat.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed all government departments to adopt eco-friendly practices by replacing plastic water bottles with sustainable alternatives in offices and official events across the state. In a note issued on October 28, Siddaramaiah emphasised the state' ...Read More >
"Premiumisation will likely accelerate in the December quarter due to festive consumption and higher disposable incomes from tax cuts. Consumers won't drink more, but they may look to drink better," Alok Gupta, MD at ABD told Viveat Susan Pinto in an interview. Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), best-known for its Officer's Choice liquor brand, is rapidly premiumising its portfolio, as Indian consumers opt for quality over quantity. The company, which sells close to 35-40 million cases annuall ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an ac ...Read More >
KOCHI: Frustrated with the stray dog menace in their neighbourhood, the residents of Chandrathil Road in Edappally are now asking the dogs themselves to stay away! A new 'sign board' reading "Stray Dogs Beware", with plastic bottles of indigo-coloured water placed nearby, has appeared right under the Santhi Marg board. The local residents' mocking gesture has come as a last resort to attract the attention of the authorities who have allegedly long remained blind towards the issue. In the creati ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has identified 10 chronic nullah stretches across eight of its 10 zones where citizens are rampantly dumping garbage, nullifying pre-monsoon cleaning efforts and putting thousands of homes at risk of flooding. With 227 open drains spread across the city and rainfall intensifying, NMC officials warn that urban flooding is no longer just a possibility -- it's a man-made inevitability.Despite deploying heavy machines and sanitation teams across key zon ...Read More >
Ranchi: The fight against plastic pollution in Ranchi has many challenges. Despite appeals and regulations imposed against plastic usage, the city's landscape is marred by plastic. Scattered mounds of plastic packets of various food items, single-use water bottles, and carry bags across the city have become a sight of discomfort for everyone.On Thursday, the state celebrated World Environment Day based on the theme of reducing single use plastic. However, the bizarre contradiction lies in the fa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Plastic waste management continues to be a challenge for the authorities: Plastic materials are often passed off as biodegradable items, while at the household level. the way plastic items are handled is a concern. The Union government banned single-use plastic and issued directions to encourage other recyclable items on July 1, 2022. It was part of Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. The government issued a notification for the ban on August 12, 2021. However, there has ...Read More >
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one.In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj.Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs ...Read More >
New Delhi: Inside the vast hall of Bharat Mandapam, stalls crafted with eco-friendly materials showcased an array of solutions to counter the ever-present plastic menace -- incense sticks made from discarded temple flowers, cutlery made of palm leaves and bagasse, and hand-crocheted flowers in pots.The theme of this year's World Environment Day -- on June 5 -- was "Beat Plastic Pollution". The ministry of environment, forest and climate change has organised a national-level expo on ecologically- ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Stating that it was time to decide whether the next generation will "have a plastic-free or plastic-laden environment," chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said that the campaign against single-use plastic should become a mass movement in Gujarat. Presiding over the state-level programme in Gandhinagar to mark World Environment Day, the chief minister also unveiled several projects aimed at environment protection. "The Prime Minister has envisioned environment-friendly develo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (PTI) A Kerala startup, under the aegis of the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd is set to launch eco-friendly organic water bottles soon. Also called 'compostable bottles,' this initiative is considered the first in the country. The new product, marketed under the brand 'Hilly Aqua,' aims to replace plastic bottles. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is scheduled to launch the product in mid-January, according to a statement issued on Wednesda ...Read More >
In numerous parts of Africa, the struggle for clean drinking water continues due to resource constraints and insufficient infrastructure. Finding and applying affordable water purification techniques is crucial. This article explores various cost-effective methods that can be employed to guarantee the supply of safe drinking water. It focuses on simple and readily available solutions, addressing the needs of communities seeking a sustainable resolution to this critical challenge. One of the che ...Read More >
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