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Tiruppur farmers allege medical waste dumped in Noyyal

New problems have cropped up now. Some individuals are dumping medical waste regularly in Noyyal river in Tiruppur.

published on : 25th May 2023
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APPCB directed to ensure scientific disposal of biomedical waste in Andhra Pradesh

As the number of hospitals and the bed strength is going to increase in the coming days, there is a need for new biomedical waste treatment plants.

published on : 21st April 2023
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Gujarat sees 30 per cent rise in biomedical waste

In 2020, Gujarat produced 49,492 kg of medical waste per day which has risen to 52,800 kg per day in 2021.

published on : 8th April 2023
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Medical waste dumped along NH irks Dharmapuri locals in TN

Speaking to TNIE, R Marimuthu, a resident of Morappur, said, “It is common to see medical wastes being dumped along the roadside. A detailed investigation must be undertaken.”

published on : 30th March 2023
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Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, HC tells biomedical waste management company in Virudhunagar

Justice GR Swaminathan, who passed the order, also directed the Virudhunagar district administration to conduct a safety audit to measure pollution levels caused by the company.

published on : 8th March 2023
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Telangana sees improvement in bio-medical waste disposal in four-year period

However, stakeholders point out that there is a need to provide regular training to the medical staff on proper disposal and segregation of BMW.

published on : 6th March 2023
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Biomedical waste dumping in TN from Kerala: File report on action, directs Madras HC

A Bench of justices G Jayachandran and PD Audikesavalu gave the direction on Monday, while hearing a contempt petition filed by vice president of Tamil Nadu Nature and Environment Welfare Society,

published on : 11th January 2023
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BeMC privatises disposal of bio-medical waste in silk city

Special vehicles to collect bio-medical waste from the healthcare institutions were flagged off by mayor Sanghamitra Dalai and commissioner Sonal on Wednesday.

published on : 6th January 2023
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The curious math of Telangana's missing biomedical waste

Waste from 12,755 hospital beds does not reach treatment plants, says data. Then, where does it all end-up?

published on : 20th March 2018