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78% of urban population exposed to pesticide residues, multiple toxins fou
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx.
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PM Modi hails HPCL's Residue Upgradation Facility at Visakh refinery, call
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a state-of-the-art facility that will strengthen India's energy security.
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HPCL's Visakh Refinery residue upgradation facility commissioned with worl
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at HPCL's Visakh Refinery was successfully commissioned on Sunday, establishing a new global benchmark as it features the world's first and largest LC-Max unit. Engineers India Limited (EIL), acting as the Project Management Consultant (PMC), oversaw
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HPCL commissions 3.55 MMTPA Residue Upgradation Facility at Visakhapatnam
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"With a capacity of 3.55 MMTPA, the RUF utilises advanced residue hydrocracking technology to achieve a 93 per cent conversion of bottom of the barrel oils into high-value products, maximising the utility of every barrel to fuel the nation's rapid ascent!"
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CAQM issues show cause notices to six Thermal Power Plants within 300 km o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued Show Cause Notices to 06 coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) located within a radius of 300 km of Delhi for non-compliance with the mandatory provisions relating to co-firing of pellets or briquettes
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Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Responding to media reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances such as nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) in eggs, FSSAI officials clarified that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of production of poultry and eggs under the Food Saf
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Implementing multi-pronged measures to curb air pollution from paddy stubb
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Minister said that air pollution in NCR results from multiple factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction and demolition dust, biomass burning, municipal solid waste burning, and stubble burning, among others. Recognising the role of paddy stubble burnin
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Top 3 Anti-Dandruff Shampoos For Women In India
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 25: Most of us do not like winter, especially women! One of the main reasons behind this is the flaky scalp, leaving white residue on the shoulders and spoiling every moment. Dandruff can be both a concern and an embarrassment to which everyone agrees. However, cl
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution index as hazardous smog engulfs Pun
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Lahore remained among the world's most polluted cities as hazardous smog covered Punjab. AQI levels reached dangerous highs, prompting health warnings, mask distribution, and a police crackdown that led to arrests, fines, and action against crop burning, smoke-emitting vehicles, and brick ki
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Wavar launches nationwide distributor campaign to make Integrated Pest Man
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 31: Wavar, one of India's leading innovators in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technology, has announced the launch of a nationwide Distributor Campaign aimed at creating a strong network of partners across India. The initiative marks a major step in t
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"Fine for stubble burning enforced," Karnal Agriculture Department ensure
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Adding further, Singh said, "So far, a fine of Rs 45,000 has been collected from seven farmers, and we have been issuing red entries for seven farmers, preventing them from selling their paddy in the market for the next two seasons, as per government regulations... The maximum number of c
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Delhi Minister Sirsa accuses AAP of stubble burning in Punjab, claims farm
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday escalated the political blame game over the capital's worsening air quality, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of "forcing" farmers to burn crop residue despite central incentives, with a surge in inciden
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