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New order makes all brick kilns illegal

Brick Kilns are primary contributors of particulate matter, carbon monoxide causing respiratory distress.

9 Aug 2017 1:37 AM IST

Scientists said that pollution from factories and cars has been pumping aerosols into the air which has been combining with the water in the clouds

Pollution makes clouds shine brighter

Pollution from factories is pumping aerosols into the air.

8 Aug 2017 1:16 AM IST

Largest ever translocation of trees in the city began in LB Nagar on Sunday. A total of 47 trees have been relocated from the median of LB nagar junction. This is a major project to save the mature trees in the city since most of them are being cut for various road development projects, said Mr Uday Krishna of Vata foundation who is leading the translocation process. A total of 326 trees were to be killed, but the group with GHMCs help has decided to relocate them to private plots and hosts who are willing to give space to these trees. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad: Saying a big no' to plastic straws, a yes' for planet

Dumped straws pose a major threat to animal life and pollute lakes.

7 Aug 2017 2:01 AM IST

Hyderabad: Neeri to help dissolve Ganesha idols with baking soda

Ammonium sulphate derived after dissolving plaster of Paris idols can be used as a fertiliser for plants.

6 Aug 2017 1:34 AM IST

The forum stated that there was nothing wrong in a student blocking a BDS seat as that admission notification was released before that of the BSc agriculture course. (Representational image)

Medak District Consumer Forum asks college to refund penalty

The case was of an Eamcet aspirant who was allotted a BDS seat in September 2014 at the MNR Dental College.

5 Aug 2017 1:30 AM IST

Rush hour in Hyderabad ranges from 9-12 at noon when traffic moves at an average of 30kmph.

Air pollution may hit you in car too

The chances of brain stroke are higher.

3 Aug 2017 3:41 AM IST

For the third phase of Haritha Haram programme, the district set a target to plant 1.85 crore saplings.

Hyderabad: In the city of saplings, mature trees are cut

The shock of the loss of habitat also affects the many organisms inhabiting on the trees.

2 Aug 2017 2:20 AM IST

The subsidy on LPG which is also a fossil fuel has helped over 40 crore households switch over to clean fuel that doesnt pollute

Fossil fuel sops hit health

According to a report by Health and Environment Alliance, India spends a $16.9 billion to subsidise fossil fuels.

30 July 2017 1:21 AM IST

A dowry harassment case was registered against SI Chittibabu, wife Saroja, son Premkumar and daughter Swarnalatha at the Malkajgiri police station in 2015.

Dowry law is watered down: Women groups

After the SC verdict, activists worry about the plight of poor women.

29 July 2017 12:42 AM IST

The city has over 20 waste collection centres that have been approved by the Pollution Control Board (Representational Image)

Hyderabad: Most people dispose it carelessly

Unscientific disposal of e-waste can harm the environment,

28 July 2017 2:25 AM IST

9.96 tonnes of biomedical waste found dumped at Quthbullapur on July 12. It contained needles, syringes, used gloves, discarded medicines, cotton and dressings, vials.

Hyderabad: 10 tonne biomedical waste found

800 hospitals in the city produce about 8 tonnes of biomedical waste.

27 July 2017 1:43 AM IST

Staff digs up the side of a road as part of improvement works.

Hyderabad: Citizens irked by haphazard road work

The Gachibowli-Miyapur road next to Road Transport Office in Kothaguda is now turning into an embarrassment for...

26 July 2017 2:28 AM IST