Agriculture

Superbug-like pest hits crops

P Jonathan Ambrose ENS

IF New Delhi Metallo-betalactamase (NDM-1)is the latest superbug that is threatening humans, crops too have their share of superbugs.

One of them is Papaya Millibug, a pest which has reportedly destroyed most of the crops in Puducherry and southern Tamil NaduCoimbatore, Erode and Tirupattur.

N Ganesh of CEAD, an NGO that works with the farmers of the Thavaluppam are

Publication Date: 
09/09/2010
New Indian Express (Chennai)
Tags:
Crop Pests, Pondicherry, Coimbatore (D), Erode (D), Tamil Nadu, Agriculture, Pesticide Use
Climate Change

Draft action plan on climate change - Puducherry

The draft action plan on climate change by Union Territory of Puducherry. It highlights various approaches and activities formulated for adopting six missions under NAPCC to mitigate the climate impacts.

Publication Date: 
20/08/2010
Government of Puducherry
Tags:
Climate Change, Pondicherry, Mangroves, Coastal Regulations, Coastal Development, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forests, Wildlife, Climate Impacts, Climate Mitigation, Tsunami
Environment

Report on special audit of Puducherry Port Development

The audit was done to examine whether due diligence has been exercised in selection of a private developer for development of a Pondicherry Port on BOT basis and the procedure laid down by the Union Government in this regard has been followed by Government of Pondicherry.

Publication Date: 
30/06/2010
Ministry of Home Affairs
Tags:
Ports, Environment, Private Sector, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Coastal Regulations, Beaches, Coastal Erosion, Pondicherry
Habitat And Urbanisation

Fishermen reject coastal zone notification

It appears to reflect only the interests of industry, say representatives

PUDUCHERRY: Fishermen in the Union Territory are demanding an Act that would protect their interests, in the light of the recently-released pre-draft Coastal Regulatory Zone Notification, 2010.

Publication Date: 
03/06/2010
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Fisherfolk, Pondicherry, Hindu (New Delhi), Coastal Regulations, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification
Water Resources

Treatment plant proposal on Kanakaneri opposed

Rajesh B. Nair

A sewage treatment plant is being planned on the southern side bund of Kanakaneri at Thattanchavady in Puducherry.

PUDUCHERRY: The Kanakaneri, one of the oldest waterbodies in the town, is once again in the news. Environmental activists have come out against the government's decision to establish a sewage treatment plant on Kanakaneri under the Comprehensive Sewerage Scheme.

Publication Date: 
02/06/2010
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Water Pollution, Lake Pollution, Water Resources, Lakes, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Pondicherry, Hindu (New Delhi)
Agriculture

Status of organic farming in India

A survey was made on certified organic farms in the country to ascertain the real benefits and feasibility of organic farming in terms of the production potential, economics and soil health in comparison to the conventional farms.

Publication Date: 
10/05/2010
P. Ramesh, N. R. Panwar, A. B. Singh & et al
Current Science
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Tags:
Soil Capability, Agriculture, Organic Farming, Food Prices, India, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Current Science, P. Ramesh, N. R. Panwar, A. B. Singh & et al
Water Supply

MLA demands report on drinking water quality

PUDUCHERRY: Member of Legislative Assembly S.P. Sivakumar has urged the Public Works Department (PWD) to come out with a detailed report on the status and quality of drinking water in the town area.

In a press release, Mr. Sivakumar said the quantity of drinking water being supplied across the town was scarce. The water was murky and residents feared that sewage had mixed with drinking water.

Publication Date: 
01/05/2010
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Drinking Water, Drinking Water Standards, Water Supply, Pondicherry
Natural Disasters

Expert panel to study sea erosion

Minister denies potholes on Mission, Bussy Streets due to seawater intrusion

Plans afoot to construct groynes from Kuruchikuppam to Solai Nagar

PWD has also formulated a proposal to regain the lost beach

Publication Date: 
20/04/2010
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Coastal Development, Coastal Erosion, Natural Disasters, Pondicherry
Water Resources

Water Resources Data Centre to come up

PUDUCHERRY: A State Water Resources Data Centre and a level II+ laboratory building will come up under the Hydrology Project-II at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25 crore.

Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam inaugurated the construction work for the facilities on Sunday. The State Water Resources Data Centre and laboratory building will be established at Lawspet.

Publication Date: 
19/04/2010
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Water Resources, Groundwater, Ministry Of Water Resources, World Bank, Pondicherry
Solid Waste

Efforts to be made for a plastic-free' environment

Collector seeks cooperation from vendors to use paper bags

KARAIKAL: A consultative meeting to work out the modalities for the implementation of the Puducherry government's recent ban on plastic bags was held here at the Collectorate on Wednesday.

The Puducherry Government has placed on ban on use of plastics in the Puducherry region.

Publication Date: 
25/03/2010
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Environment, Plastics, Pondicherry

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