Tulsi powers fight against fluoride-contaminated water
The humble tulsi plant, a ubiquitous presence in Indian homes, has found a unique application in the treatment of fluoride-contaminated water in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district. Trials are underway
View ArticleBDL to provide drinking water at 10 paise per litre
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a defence public sector undertaking, has provided Rs 63 lakh for supply of safe drinking water in Narayanpur and Jangoan of
View ArticleAP aims at 410 Mw more hydel capacity by FY15
To meet the ever-increasing demand for power due to changing lifestyle and increased usage of electrical appliances, the Andhra Pradesh government is contemplating achieving additional hydel capacity of
View ArticleHMDA plans environment conservation plan
After having a master plan for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region and a transportation plan in the works, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) plans to formulate an environmental...
View ArticleGovt. scraps mining lease to Penna Cements
The State Government on Wednesday issued orders withdrawing the mining lease granted to Penna Cement Industries in Tadipatri mandal of Anantapur district. The order from the Industries Department said
View ArticleBromide scourge haunts fluoride-hit Nalgonda
More Than 5mg Per Litre Found In Groundwater Against Permissible Limit Of 1mg Per Litre The backward district of Nalgonda is now faced with one more major water contaminant. After fluoride and uranium,...
View ArticleAfter decades, fluoride issue continues to haunt Nalgonda
Hyderabad: Every election, the ill-effects of fluoride on the people of Nalgonda becomes an issue and the problem has become a bane for ruling governments who have not been able to solve it. As per recent
View ArticleUranium contamination threatens Nalgonda water
Researchers assessing the pre-mining contamination of the environment at Nalgonda have found high levels of Uranium contamination in the groundwater and fair levels of gamma radiation, which will increase
View ArticleIndiscriminate chopping of trees results in ‘balding’ of NH stretch
Over 8,000 trees cut mercilessly for the four-laning of NH-65 since 2008 Driving along the NH-65 was an enchanting experience for road users earlier, particularly two-wheeler riders, as the massive
View ArticleNeosilica to focus on green energy smart solutions
Hyderabad-based NeoSilica, a provider of technology solutions for smart cities and smart grids, is keen to expand its footprint in the renewable energy performance management solutions. Satyam...
View ArticleAllotment of land for limestone mining opposed
The villagers from Mellacheruvu and Mattampally mandal , Human Rights Forum (HRF) and Opposition parties opposed the allotment of 600 acres land to My Homes Cement Limited for limestone mining in Nalgonda
View ArticleTulsi powers fight against fluoride-contaminated water
The humble tulsi plant, a ubiquitous presence in Indian homes, has found a unique application in the treatment of fluoride-contaminated water in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district. Trials are underway
View ArticleCM likely to seek Centre's clearance for proposed power plant in...
Chief minister Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to seek environmental clearance for setting up of a 7,500 mega watt thermal power plant in Nalgonda district during his visit to New Delhi in the first week of
View ArticleSwine flu claims three more lives
Three persons have died of complications from swine flu at Gandhi Hospital taking the overall death toll to 29 in Telangana between December and January. Officials said that at Gandhi Hospital, a woman
View ArticlePFC to give Rs.15,000 crore loan for Telangana power projects
The Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has come forward to extend Rs.15,000 crore loan for thermal power projects coming up in Telangana. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed on...
View ArticleREC to grant Rs 24,000 cr for power projects in Telangana
These projects include 800 Mw at KTPS, 1,080 Mw at Bhadradri in Manugur of Khammam district and 4,400 Mw at Damaracherla in Nalgonda district Public sector undertaking Rural Electrification Corporation
View ArticleHeat wave warning issued in Telangana
With no respite in the soaring day temperatures, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued warning that heat wave conditions would prevail in some parts of Nizamabad, Karimnagar and Nalgonda...
View ArticleNow, mining leases only via online bidding
Putting an end to the discretionary powers enjoyed by state governments in granting leases for quarrying minerals, especially major minerals, the Union ministry of mines has made online competitive
View ArticleRays of death
Reeling under the scorching sun, people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana allege official apathy. For Chinni Shankar Rao and his wife, Lakshmikantamma, it was an intolerable day, with the sun beating down
View ArticleRays of death
Reeling under the scorching sun, people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana allege official apathy. For Chinni Shankar Rao and his wife, Lakshmikantamma, it was an intolerable day, with the sun beating down
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