Health

110 suspected swine flu cases in dist

District Health Department providing Tamiflu tablets for free at civil hospital

Publication Date: 
25/01/2019
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Punjab, Bathinda (D), Swine Flu, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Health
Energy

Haryana way behind Punjab in tapping solar energy

Compared to 906 MW in Punjab, it produces only 148 MW

Publication Date: 
23/01/2019
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Haryana, Punjab, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Energy
Air Pollution

As India struggles to breathe, here're 3 policy ideas to clean up toxic air

Market-based solutions instead of command-and-control regulation could allow economic growth to coexist with cleaner air

Publication Date: 
23/01/2019
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Quality Standards, Haryana, Punjab, Agriculture, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
Health

After two deaths due to swine flu, Chandigarh gears up to tackle seasonal influenza

Last year, four cases of swine flu were reported in Chandigarh and two patients had died.

Publication Date: 
23/01/2019
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Punjab, Swine Flu, Influenza, Infectious Diseases, Health Effects, Health
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping and burning of garbage, Sultanpur Lodhi, District Kapurthala, Punjab, 16/01/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gurwinder Singh Boparai Vs State of Punjab dated 16/01/2019 regarding dumping and burning of garbage taking place at Sultanpur Lodhi, District Kapurthala, Punjab. The Municipal Council, Sultanpur Lodhi is not taking the requisite steps for compliance of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Judgement Date: 
16/01/2019
Tags:
Garbage, Kapurthala (D), Solid Waste, Punjab, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Disposal
Health

Despite active measures, dengue threat looms large in Patiala

PATIALA: Even as the district administration and the health department had chip-in all its efforts to curb the dengue menace last year, it all seems to have turned futile with a large number of den

Publication Date: 
16/01/2019
Times of India (Ludhiana)
Tags:
Punjab, Ludhiana (D), Dengue, Vector Borne Diseases, Health
Energy

Smart trading helps PSPCL save money, hedge electricity

PATIALA: Selling power during peak hours and then purchasing it during the lean period has helped Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) save millions, according to its chairman and managin

Publication Date: 
16/01/2019
Times of India (Chandigarh)
Tags:
Punjab, Power Transmission, Energy Policy, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Energy
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal dumping and burning of garbage near a school, Kapurthala, Punjab, 14/01/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sacred Heart Public School Chopra Education Society Vs Municipal Council & Others dated 14/01/2019 regarding illegal dumping and burning of garbage near a school by the Municipal Council, Kapurthala. The smoke generated by the fires is causing hazardous pollution, threatening the public health, including the health of the children.

Judgement Date: 
14/01/2019
Tags:
Municipal Solid Waste Rules, Kapurthala (T), Punjab, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Management, Municipal Corporations
Environment

Drive launched against rampant use of plastics

Office-bearers and activists of various organisations launched a coordinated movement against degradation of environment due to irrational use of plastics.

Publication Date: 
10/01/2019
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Punjab, Plastics, Non-Biodegradable Waste, Environmental Security, Environment
Energy

Order of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission in the matter of Nabha Power Limited on Power Purchase Agreement, 09/01/2019

Order of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission in the matter of Nabha Power Limited Vs Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. dated 09/01/2019. Nabha Power Limited (NPL), has filed the present petition under Section 86 (1) (b) read with Section 86 (1) (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Article 13 of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) dated 18.01.2010 executed by NPL and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for the approval and consequent tariff adjustment due to a „Change in Law‟ event viz.

Judgement Date: 
09/01/2019
Tags:
Power Industry, Punjab, Energy Policy, Power Transmission, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)

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