They believe water purification removes all pollutants’

The Periyar river turned dark brown near the Pathalam regulator on Tuesday, amidst growing concerns of water contamination.

KOCHI: The report submitted by the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) recently, certifying that water from the Periyar is potable, is nothing short of hogwash, claimed environmental activists.

KOCHI: The Periyar turned red near the Pathalam bund along the Eloor-Edayar industrial belt on Saturday. The water continued to be dark red in colour for several hours during the day.

The environment protection group Save Periyar has been trying to expose the pollution levels of the river Periyar for quite a while now.

Kochi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Chennai, has directed the central pollution control board (CPCB) to submit a report on remedial measures being taken to address the pollution of the Periya

Kochi: Rejecting the explanation given by Sree Sakthi Paper Mills Ltd, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has ordered the company to close down the unit and halt all process/productio

Kochi: Periyar is turning out to be hell for fish this summer, with the yet another 'kill' reported from the river near Pathalam on Tuesday afternoon.

Kochi: The joint inquiry committee, constituted to look into allegations regarding the discharge of chemical effluents into Periyar by Sree Sakthi Paper Mills, has recommended the Kerala State Poll

Protest against release of effluents from Sree Sakthi Paper Mills to the river