The Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,050 crore under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) to the Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewage Board (HMWS&SB) to complete five projects.

The waste material dredged out from Hussainsagar and dumped at the abandoned stone quarries in Gajularamaram have been found to be toxic and a serious health hazard.

The quantum of uranium in the groundwater of Thummalapalle, in Kadapa district, is below the maximum limit prescribed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and therefore does not pose an immediate

The state government is planning to take up massive programme for urban infrastructure development to improve the living standards of low income groups and and their economic development.

Over 35 per cent of the world's food supply would be lost without the use of pesticides.

The AP pollution control board has sent notices to four manufacturers of pollution monitoring equipment for colluding with industries in downplaying emissions.

The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has reportedly cleared allotment of 50 acres of land at Ghanpur to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) for

Mouse deer, the smallest ungulate in the country that is on the list of most endangered animals, is being bred in captivity at Nehru Zoological Park with a view to increase its population.

Ignoring serious environmental concerns by agencies, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is dumping tons of pollutants dredged from Hussainsagar in an abandoned stone quarry nea

There has been no let-up in the burning of garbage across the city despite several concerns raised by activists about its adverse effects on the environment and the health of people.

Civic officials in the past had promised action against the municipal workers burning solid waste. However, mounds of garbage continue to be burnt in the city to avoid transporting the waste for safe disposal.