Pesticides

July 22, 2023

High levels of pesticide residue in food samples, reveals report

High levels of pesticide residue have been found in samples of food articles collected from the open market, states the report based on lab testing after a field inspection was undertaken between October 2022 to March 2023 as part of the ‘Safe to Eat Project’

January 13, 2023
Idukki man who died after consuming alcohol from 'abandoned bottle' was poisoned by nephew

A police probe revealed the drink was poisoned to murder another friend, Manoj, with whom the accused had personal enmity. Manoj is under treatment at Kottayam MCH.
January 11, 2023
Pesticide-laced cardamom: HC stops distribution of aravana at Sabarimala

Recently, a food safety authority report confirmed that the cardamom used for making aravana in Sabarimala has around 14 types of pesticides in them.
Parassala murder

November 01, 2022
Bottles with pesticide, green, blue fluids recovered from Greeshma's home

The search for the bottle of the ayurvedic medicine will be held later.
June 13, 2022
Pesticide content found to be higher in chilli varieties, other vegetables in Kerala

The same is the case with coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, the organically-grown red spinach, pea, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, curry leaves, bitter gourd and cucumber available in the market.
August 29, 2021
Study shows common pesticide may contribute to global obesity epidemic

Chlorpyrifos, widely sprayed on fruits and vegetables in many parts of the world, is found to slow down the burning of calories, which leads to the storage of these extra calories in the body.
May 28, 2020
Delhi govt issues advisory in view of possible locust attack

It asked the authorities to carry out spraying of pesticides chlorpyrifos and malathion.

Pesticides

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Idukki man who died after consuming alcohol from 'abandoned bottle' was poisoned by nephew

Pesticide-laced cardamom: HC stops distribution of aravana at Sabarimala

Bottles with pesticide, green, blue fluids recovered from Greeshma's home

Pesticide content found to be higher in chilli varieties, other vegetables in Kerala

Study shows common pesticide may contribute to global obesity epidemic

Delhi govt issues advisory in view of possible locust attack

Centre considering Kerala govt's proposal to ban Glyphosate pesticide

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Exposure to pesticide may lead to depression in teens: Study