- Talks fail; Endosulfan stir to continue
The 'Endosulfan-affected People's Front' decides to continue its indefinite fast at Kasaragod, seeking a compensation package for victims o...
21 Mar, 2013, 09.40 PM IST
- Endosulfan agitation completes one month
The indefinite fast being staged here by "Endosulfan-affected People's Front" seeking a comprehensive compensation package to persons with ...
18 Mar, 2013, 06.28 PM IST
- No change in Congress stand for Endosulfan ban: Chandy
Chandy said KPCC President Ramesh Chennithala had talked to Singhvi and the latter had given an explanation which was different from report...
06 Aug, 2011, 09.17 PM IST
- SC refuses to ease country-wide ban on endosulfan
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to ease its three-month old ban on the manufacture, sale and use of pesticide endosulfan despite an exp...
06 Aug, 2011, 02.21 AM IST
- Endosulfan is a toxic pesticide to be used as per directions: MoS for Agriculture Harish Rawat
Endosulfan, a toxic pesticide, does not cause harm to human beings and animals if used in the manner prescribed, Parliament was informed to...
05 Aug, 2011, 03.25 PM IST
- Continue ban on endosulfan in Kerala and Karnataka, not in other states: SC told
A central expert committee has given a report to the Supreme Court endorsing ban on sale and use of endosulfan in Kerala and Karnataka but ...
05 Aug, 2011, 02.59 AM IST
- Excel Crop Care suspends production and sale of Endosulfan
Agrochemicals manufacturer Excel Crop Care Ltd today said it has suspended production and sales of Endosulfan in compliance with the Suprem...
17 May, 2011, 02.45 PM IST
- Farmers, pest bodies react adversely to ban on Endosulfan
"SC order banning the production, sale and use of Endosulfan ahead of the coming kharif season would harm the interests of growers."
13 May, 2011, 02.50 PM IST
- Supreme Court bans Endosulfan for eight weeks
The Supreme Court Friday banned the production, distribution and use of endosulfan because the pesticide has debilitating effects on humans...
13 May, 2011, 01.12 PM IST
- Ban on Endosulfan: Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh says govt sensitive to concerns, slams V S Achuthanandan
Rejecting suggestions that Govt was against a ban on Endosulfan, Jairam Ramesh said the country could phase out the pesticide before the 11...
02 May, 2011, 06.42 PM IST
- Ban on Endosulfan: Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh says govt sensitive to concerns, slams V S Achuthanandan
Rejecting suggestions that Govt was against a ban on Endosulfan, Jairam Ramesh said the country could phase out the pesticide before the 11...
02 May, 2011, 06.41 PM IST
The Perils of EndosulfanIndia is strangely reluctant to ban this pesticide despite mounting evidence of its collateral damage.
26 Apr, 2011, 06.58 AM IST
- Will ban endosulfan if adverse effect on health proved: Ramesh
Amid growing demand by environment activists and various political parties for a central ban on the use of endosulfan, environment minister...
22 Apr, 2011, 07.35 PM IST
- Centre not in favour of banning insecticide endosulfan
The Centre has stuck to its position that a precipitate action on the issue would adversely affect the average Indian farmer and overall ag...
22 Apr, 2011, 07.39 AM IST
- Kerala seeks Rs 100 cr relief for endosulfan-hit
The Kerala cabinet today decided to seek a special assistance of Rs 100 crore from the centre for relief and rehabilitation of those affect...
24 Nov, 2010, 04.27 PM IST
- Former BJP Gujarat unit president demands withdrawal of NIOH study on Endosulfan
The NIOH report had raised questions on the health hazards from the usage of Endosulfan, a broad spectrum, contact insecticide.
16 Nov, 2010, 12.53 PM IST
- India bats for endosulfan as world calls for a blanket ban
India being the largest producer and user of endosulfan in the world, dependence on this highly toxic insecticide has now led the agricultu...
05 Nov, 2010, 02.48 AM IST