An expert team from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) on Tuesday started collecting samples from the Periyar.

KOCHI: The state pollution control board (PCB) found that the discolouration of Periyar waters on the Eloor stretch here was within permissible limits.

Fresh instances of discolouration of the Periyar have been reported at a time when the Southern Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is considering a petition on the river pollution.

The clamour for protecting Periyar River, it seems, to have ended with public statements.

KOCHI: Expressing concern over the ‘disastrous proportion’ of heavy metals, harmful chemicals and pollutants present in the Periyar, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) - Southern Zone on Monday ord

Mining will hit natural rejuvenation of rivers

MADURAI: In an effort to sustain fish resources, a month long ban on fishing has been announced in Thekkadi Reservoir (Mullaperiyar Dam) falling within the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR).

KOCHI: Naas Plywood Industries, functioning at Allapra near Perumbavoor, has set an example for plywood manufacturers in the area by winning the award instituted by State Pollution Control Board (

Restricted mining from 5 rivers for 3 years

To discuss Cusat panel report with stakeholders