AP racing ahead of Telangana in energy conservation
Residuary Andhra Pradesh seems to have stolen a march on its neighbour Telangana, at least when it comes to energy conservation. What else explains the fact that AP has an active state energy conservation
View ArticleAP moots 50% hike in green energy generation
In a bid to boost generation of eco-friendly (NCE) power in Andhra Pradesh, the Naidu government has mooted ramping up the installed capacity of non-conventional energy generation sources to 1635MW during
View ArticleAPTDC violates CRZ norms at Rushikonda
In a classic case of the rule-maker turning rule-breaker, the government, which is supposed to enforce coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms and ensure that no permanent structures come up within 500 metres
View ArticleIntach demands probe into CRZ violations by APTDC at Rushikonda Beach
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach), Vizag chapter, has demanded a probe into the blatant violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms by AP Tourism Development...
View ArticleNTPC mulls expansion of Simhadri unit
VISAKHAPATNAM: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)'s is mulling expanding its 2000MW Simhadri unit by another 650-800MW to cater to the growing power needs of the country. The coal fired Simhadri
View ArticleHinduja power plant violating govt norms
The thermal power plant being set up by Hinduja National Power Corporation Limited (HNPCL) has not only violated the norms laid down by the state government but also failed to adequately compensate,...
View ArticlePesticides, chemical fertilisers turning agriculture non-profitable
The huge expenditure being incurred on pesticides and chemically manufactured fertilisers has turned farming into a non-profitable venture, said organic farming expert Subhash Palekar, adding that...
View ArticleFly ash bricks sales run into clay brick wall
VISAKHAPATNAM: Though the construction sector has been witnessing a spurt in demand over the last one year, the more eco-friendly fly ash bricks are yet to gain popularity among builders and contractors
View Articlee-waste, an environmental, health hazard
Walk into any home, office or warehouse and you can be sure to come across electronic junk or old, disused electronic gadgets such as cell phones, electric lamps, tape-recorders, radios, iPods and...
View ArticleUse eco-friendly idols to protect environment
VISAKHAPATNAM: Urging people to use clay Vinayakas coloured with vegetable paints, the president of the Visakha Public Library S Vijay Kumar said that Plaster of Paris and chemical colours are harmful
View ArticleTwo task force committees to be formed: CM
VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said two task force committees will be formed to resolve the problems of the pharmaceutical sector in AP and to tackle the problem of...
View ArticleSolar power units mooted for IT Hills
At a time when renewable energy is gaining ground in the state, the AP IT department is planning to utilise vacant land on the Rushikonda IT Hills for setting up solar power units. According to sources,
View ArticleGVMC saves energy with LED streetlights
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) says it is saving 7.85 lakh units of energy per month on an average after using LED streetlight bulbs. The project, which was taken
View ArticleGO on bauxite mining violates the Constitution
Visakhapatnam: With protest against bauxite resonating in Visakha Agency, MLC MVS Sarma has urged President Pranab Mukherjee and AP governor ESL Narasimham to intervene in the issue to stop mining of...
View ArticleGovt to introduce e-Water system
Visakhapatnam: The state government in collaboration with its Australian counterparts has decided to launch the e-Water project on a pilot basis as part of its efforts to strengthen the state's water...
View ArticleBacterium from sea degrades plastic
VISAKHAPATNAM: A bacterium that thrives in the Bay of Bengal has been found to be capable of degrading the harmful plastic. Plastic is a non-degradable material and it can remain in the soil for ages.
View ArticlePCB orders factory to stop production
Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) issued an order to Deccan Fine Chemicals on Monday to stop production following the inspection and report submitted by its officers.
View ArticleGreen nod for FSRU at Kakinada port
Visakhapatnam: The ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEF) has accorded environmental and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearance to AP Gas Distribution Corporation Limited (APGDC) for
View ArticleEar is the most neglected organ, say docs
VISAKHAPATNAM: The ear is one of the 'neglected,' least taken-care-of organs in the human body even though it plays a vital role in hearing and balancing the body's movements. ENT experts say that at...
View ArticleTribunal to hear case on green belt encroachments on February 26
Visakhapatnam: The final hearing of cases related to encroachment on the green belt areas along the national highway passing through the Port City would be held on February 26 by the National Green...
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