KOCHI: Kerala's initiative, to become the first to fully implement the Bacchat Lamp Yojana (BLY) in the country, has been recognized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Proposed dam inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala Forest Research Institute given the task. Pilot study in the region within a fortnight KOCHI: An Environment Impact Assessment of the proposed Kerala Periyar Dam, which will replace the existing Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki, will begin shortly.

KOCHI: Efforts by a group of artists to draw attention to the plight of victims of endosulfan is proving to be a big draw in the city.

The campaign, centred around a statue, erected in Kaloor, calls for the immediate ban on endosulfan and rehabilitation for its victims. The campaign has been organised by T. D.

KOCHI: Over a thousand wildlife enthusiasts from across the State have surprised the Forest and Wildlife authorities by volunteering themselves to be part of the proposed State wildlife census.

Thiruvananthapuram: A public comfort station invariably conjures up images of grimy walls, damaged cisterns, soiled toilet seats, and shabbily dressed cleaners spitting pan juice all over the floor.

Now replace all that with swanky exteriors, gleaming metal walls, an automatic flushing and cleaning system, and a remote-controlled operating mechanism.

Too good to be true?

KASARAGOD: A two-year-old girl, a suspected victim of endosulfan spraying in the district, was admitted to the General Hospital here on Tuesday after her health deteriorated, hospital sources said.

Fathima Safana, daughter of Mohammed Shafi and Rukhiya, residents of Goliadka, near Badiyadka, which has a sizeable number of suspected victims, was admitted to the hospital following high temperatur

The collector says raids against sand-mining will be intensified in the coming days.
KATTAPPANA: The district administration will intensify vigil against illegal sand-mining following the seizure of 39 loads of sand from the Ayyappancoil region of the Periyar in the Idukki reservoir on Sunday.

The raid was conducted by a team of revenue officials led by Devikulam Sub-Collector M.Rajamanikyam.

KALPETTA: The eco-tourism centre at Tholpetty near Mananthavady, a growing tourism destination under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, will be reopened for tourists on Wednesday.

The centre had been closed for tourists since June 7, 2010 on an order of the Chief Wildlife Warden.

Thiruvananthapuram:

Demand to shut down mining company at Velichikala, Study reveals health hazards, Compensation sought for victims

KOLLAM: The Velichikala agitation in protest against the polluting clay-mining activities at Velichikala near here is entering sixth year on Monday.

Those on the agitation have been demanding the closure of a clay mining company and adequate compensation to the victims of polluti