The dearth of designers who use cloth as a material for hoarding is a reason why plastic advertisements go unchecked. Moreover, plastic is more durable and convenient than cloth. Considering its eco-friendly nature, various NGOs have conducted many campaigns in the city to promote cloth hoardings.

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the delay on the part of the state government in acquiring the 14 acres of land in Krishnagiri, Wayanad, which is under the possession of M V Sreyamskumar MLA.

The Rubber Board and Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) jointly organise one-day training in reclaimed rubber at Rubber Training Institute, Kottayam on September 2.

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday urged Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to consider including the rearing of animals, dairy and coir industries, and water management under the ambit of jobs provided in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA).

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has warned the public against consuming synthetic ice creams made from petroleum products.
Food Safety Commissioner Biju Prabhakar said in a release here on Friday that the public must check the product's ingredients, as written on the container, before buying it.

Kerala has reasons for being concerned about the Bill because of its implications for the Mullaperiyar dam that it considers unsafe. Moreover, three other dams operated by Tamil Nadu — Parambikulam, Thunakadavu, and Peruvaripallam — are within the State. Tamil Nadu is opposing jurisdiction of Kerala's dam safety set-up over dams owned and operated by it. (The Bill proposes a State-level committee for overseeing safety at the local level.)

KOCHI: Good tidings await farmers and their livestock. The dairy development department has introduced its first ever highest yielding fodder variety CG-3 in Ernakulam that is garnering interest in the agricultural industry.

Laws to curb poultry waste dumping in public
The district is set to pilot the State government's comprehensive waste disposal project. Minister for Industries P.K. Kunhalikutty said here on Friday that Malappuram district was chosen to pilot the project considering its problems in waste disposal.

Thiruvananthapuram is among the 20-odd cities selected for the campaign that aims to build environmental literacy through experiential learning and empower youth to influence change. The campaign has been launched at a time when the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests.

The Corporation is planning to rope in a national agency for completing the leg work for floating the expression of interest. Bids from at least three nationally recognised agencies, which have expertise in the solid waste management sector, will be invited. The selected agency will be responsible for the floating of the Expression of Interest and completing the basic paper work related to the project, said T.K. Ashraf, chairman of the Health Standing Committee of the Corporation.