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Experts also say that minor tweaks to the GHMCs current approach can make it more effective.

Road repair: Sunflower oil capsules to fix potholes

The sunflower oil can flow into such gaps, combine with the bitumen, and recombine the disjoint ends before the gaps...

26 Oct 2017 1:13 AM IST

The study, which analysed over 1,176 slaughterhouses and 75 modern abattoirs, has highlighted the poor pollution standards followed by the industry. (Representational image)

Abbattoirs pollute: CPCB

Slaughterhouses dump untreated effluents.

25 Oct 2017 12:50 AM IST

In India, Jeedimetla IDA is the noisiest

On normal days the noise levels are 10 decibels higher.

24 Oct 2017 1:04 AM IST

Hyderabad: 7 year negligence makes Jawaharnagar dump yard risky

The PCB has installed over 15 borewells, each 150 feet deep, at the boundary of the 339-acre dumpsite.

23 Oct 2017 1:02 AM IST

Daadi Prem Kumar, the accused cab owner.

Hyd: Uber driver who masturbated in front of passenger during ride...

A major lapse on the part of Uber as the registered driver was on leave and the owner of the cab drove it.

22 Oct 2017 3:07 AM IST

Heavy smog seen over Hussainsagar lake a day after the city celebrated a smoke-free Diwali. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad huffs, puffs as air smog spikes

Diwali day pollution levels rose by 90 per cent; Gachibowli contributed heavily to the pollution.

21 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST

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LPG blast victims' kin win compensation

Consumer forum says HPCL also responsible for damage due to cylinder blast.

19 Oct 2017 1:18 AM IST

Angad Gummaraju

#MeToo has men admitting mistakes

Psychologists say that the social movement is excellent form of detox for victims; women appreciative of impact.

19 Oct 2017 12:56 AM IST

This is not good news for the city which is gearing up for Diwali, when Pollution Control Board (PCB) officials say particulate matter will double and make the air severely unhealthy. (Representational image)

Hyderabad: No respite from pollution

The Telangana State Pollution Control Board takes the poor air quality seriously as the Diwali festival has barely...

18 Oct 2017 1:46 AM IST

Secunderabad railway station decked-up for the festival of lights. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad air turns toxic ahead of Diwali

Pollution Control Board finds increase in PM levels in air quality in recent checks.

16 Oct 2017 12:43 AM IST

With the incessant rains, the unsegregated trash has been degrading faster than it is being transferred, making the entire area reek of rotting garbage. (Representational image)

Hyderabad: Morning walkers feel heat

The eight trucks that carry waste from the unit to Jawaharnagar start at 9 pm and work till 8 am the next morning to...

14 Oct 2017 12:57 AM IST

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the limit for the amount of particulate matter that can be inhaled by humans safely is 60 mcg/m3. (Representational image)

Hyderabad: Kids most vulnerable to crackers

The snake tablet was found to be the most polluting, followed by the ladi bomb which emitted 38,540 mcg/m3 of...

12 Oct 2017 2:21 AM IST