The Goa Pollution Control Board has finally cracked a whip against institutions to arrest the pollution of River Sal.
In two separate orders, the pollution Control Board has directed the managements of Konkan Railway and Ms Apollo Victor Hospitals to immediately stop the release of untreated waste water in the nullah leading to the River Sal.

The guidelines for locating industries along the river banks as recommended by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will be in effect till the State Government approves Regional Plan 2011.
The State Government on Monday filed an affidavit in this respect in Public Interest Litigation in a writ petition before High Court.

Chairman of Goa Pollution Control Board Dr Simon D

The Save River Sal campaign took the centre stage on Sunday when the stake holders called for united and joint efforts to restore the river to its former glory.

Following the State Government

Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 were

Acute shortage of technical staff in the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) prevents it from closely monitoring hospitals in the City to check if they adhere to different environmental norms, according to a top official.

IMPHAL, June 29: Mass participation for making the state pollution free was sought by various delegates attending the 20th foundation day celebration of the Manipur Pollution Control Board at its office premises at Lamphelpat, Imphal today.

The celebration started with the lighting of inaugural lamp by MLA, E Dwijamani Singh, chairman of the Manipur Pollution Control Board.

KOCHI: District Collector M Beena, on Monday instructed the Water Authority, the Pollution Control Board and the Aluva Municipality to take steps to prevent the disposal of waste materials in the Periyar. The instruction was given at a meeting convened by the Human Rights Commission.

Pune, June 29 The State Government is set to launch the environment policy for the State, Ms Valsa R. Nair Singh, Chairman, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), and Secretary, Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra, said here today.

The move is the first of its kind in the country.

She said the draft policy was ready and would be submitted to the Cabinet in a week.

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