Karnataka bans plastic use in idli preparation after health concernsKarnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced actions against 54 individuals for using plastic during the preparation of idlis. Insp...
27 Feb, 2025, 08.45 PM IST
Presence of carcinogenic chemicals in cars: NGT issues notice to BIS, MoRTHThe National Green Tribunal has asked the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Bureau of Indian Standards, and others to respond regard...
18 Sep, 2024, 05.53 PM IST
Air in your car cabin could lead to cancer, neurological, and reproductive issues: Here’s what study saysA CPCB report to the National Green Tribunal has revealed that certain flame-retardant chemicals in car cabin air, potentially carcinogenic...
16 Sep, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Spices Board formulates comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ETO contaminationThe Spices Board has released comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ethylene oxide contamination in Indian spice products, foll...
10 May, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
Your car may be giving you cancer, warns studyStudy warns of cancer-causing flame retardants in cars, impacting cabin air quality. Toxic air release due to heat poses public health risk...
08 May, 2024, 06.38 PM IST
Beware, this ingredient in your fish curry spice may cause cancer!In a public announcement, the Singapore Food Agency clarified that ethylene oxide is not intended for direct use in food but rather employe...
19 Apr, 2024, 06.40 PM IST
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchangedAspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
14 Jul, 2023, 07.21 AM IST
Can you identify which chemicals may be carcinogenic? Study says yesCarcinogens include asbestos, tobacco smoke, diesel engine exhaust etc.
31 Jan, 2023, 09.54 PM IST
MHA issues advisory on gas leakCommon symptoms of styrene exposure include irritation to eyes, nose and skin; gastrointestinal and respiratory effects. Its long term expo...
07 May, 2020, 08.33 PM IST
Fourth carcinogen discovered in heart pills used by millionsDMF, as the solvent is known, is classified by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen.
19 Jun, 2019, 04.42 PM IST
Hookah bars permanently banned in Punjab as President Kovind okays BillPunjab is the third state in the country after Gujarat and Maharashtra where hookah bars or lounges were banned through law.
18 Nov, 2018, 01.20 PM IST
Cancer-causing chemicals in bread: Government awaits FSSAI report to initiate actionHealth Minister J P Nadda said he has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to take the matter seriously and submit a repo...
24 May, 2016, 05.14 PM IST
Is cancer hiding in your home? 28-nation study flags common drugs, chemicalsThe study says that it is possible the combined effect of many of these chemicals working simultaneously may further enhance the risk of ca...
25 Jun, 2015, 10.56 AM IST
Manish Sisodia visits controversial Okhla, Ghazipur waste-to-energy plantsA CPCB inspection had revealed levels of dioxins and carcinogenic chemical compounds in the Okhla plant was several times the safe standard.
23 May, 2015, 11.28 AM IST
Explain measures to inform people on mobile tower radiations, says Central Information CommissionThe Commission had sought a compliance report from Environment Ministry, Health Ministry, Telecom Ministry, DDA and other stakeholders.
05 Apr, 2015, 03.14 PM IST
Air pollution causes lung cancer: World Health OrganizationThe World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on Thursday declared air pollution as carcinogenic...
18 Oct, 2013, 05.41 AM IST
- China clears Johnson & Johnson baby products
State Food and Drug Administration said on Saturday that it found no evidence that Johnson & Johnson baby products made in China contain po...
21 Mar, 2009, 09.23 AM IST