Waste

TVM corp cleaning staff attacked while trying to prevent waste-dumping in Amayizhanjan canal

September 25, 2024

TVM corp cleaning staff attacked while trying to prevent waste-dumping in Amayizhanjan canal

The Corporation had intensified night patrol to check waste dumping in the canal following the recent death of a worker.

September 11, 2024
Kerala college student receives Indian patent for method to produce methane from plastic waste

Abel’s breakthrough idea came while travelling by train, where he noticed piles of plastic waste scattered across various locations.
August 27, 2024
Cleaning Amayizhanjan canal near railway station in TVM to cost Rs 63 lakh

As per the proposal, it will take around 90 days to desilt the canal. Approximately 1,588.175 cu.m of silt has to be removed from the canal.
August 13, 2024
Kerala govt to collect plastic waste from households weekly

‘Measures will be taken to reduce the differences between fees charged to collect various types of waste materials,’ said the minister.
WAYANAD LANDSLIDES

August 10, 2024
Massive waste management operation underway in landslides-hit Wayanad; 81.64 tonne solid waste cleared

Around 2,850 people including Haritha Karama Sena workers, officials and volunteers have participated in the clean-up so far.
July 24, 2024
Health inspector suspended over waste discharge negligence in Amayizhanjan canal

Mayor Arya Rajendran issued the suspension order following an internal investigation report.
July 18, 2024
Amayizhanjan tragedy: Plastic ban to be tightened, vehicles dumping waste to lose registration

The High Court had, in 2023, struck down the Kerala government's decision to ban plastic bags weighing less than 60 grams per square metre.

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