Pesticide
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Try these NATURAL methods to remove chemicals and pesticides from fruits and vegetables
Natural methods like vinegar soak, saltwater soak, and lemon juice can help break down the pesticides and remove them from fruits and vegetables.
India UntoldMar 1, 2024, 11:04 AM IST
Farmer Karibasappa’s innovation of ‘solar insect trap’ is earning him international recognition
In recognition of the innovative solution, the Infosys Foundation awarded Karibasappa the Aarohan Award in 2019. The ‘solar insect trap’ serves as a natural insect killer, significantly reducing the need for pesticides in the fields by 70 to 80 percent.
India UntoldJan 27, 2020, 5:31 PM IST
Late Abdul Jabbar's 30-Year-Long Fight For Justice For Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims
The night of December 2nd, 1984, will remain etched in our country’s memory. On that horrific night, deadly methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, claiming over 20,000 lives and leaving lakhs severely disabled. Abdul Jabbar, who was 28 then, lost his mother, father, brother and himself suffered lung fibrosis and lost 50% of his vision. On November 14, 2019, he passed away after fighting for justice for the victims and survivors for close to 3 decades. With the government of India awarding this Bhopal gas tragedy activist the Padma Shri posthumously, let’s take a look at his lesser-known story in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.
IndiaDec 3, 2019, 8:24 PM IST
35 years on, gas tragedy that affected 5 lakh people still haunts Bhopal
Bhopal: On the night of December 2 and the following day in 1984, people of Bhopal experienced hell as there was a gas leak at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL). The gas that leaked at the pesticide plant killed nearly 3,500 people instantly in Bhopal. The death toll is estimated between 15,000 and 20,000. More than 5,00,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate gas. The next generations too are suffering due to the remains of the toxic element that has not been eradicated.
IndiaJul 15, 2019, 6:24 PM IST
Mandya: Students consume pesticide-laden water from school water tank; 11 take ill
Students of a school in Mandya drank pesticide-laden water from the school tank. 11 students were admitted to hospital after they complained of stomach-ache and vomited.
IndiaJan 22, 2019, 12:12 PM IST
Ramesh Chennithala visits homes of victims of pesticide poisoning, announces Rs 4 lakh for every family
Ramesh Chennithala also demanded strict action against the unauthorised dealers of pesticides in Kerala and a detailed inquiry into the death of two farmers
IndiaDec 16, 2018, 5:58 PM IST
Farmer consumes pesticide in front of sugar mill that reneges on agreement
The farmer had sold his sugarcane to Vijayalakshmi Sugar Mills. As the company did not harvest it on time the farmer did it himself. Following this, company refused to buy his crop.
IndiaOct 19, 2018, 5:29 PM IST
Bengaluru: Researchers develop gel for farmers that shields skin from pesticides
The researchers have developed a skin gel that restrains the most commonly used pesticides that can cause serious harmful effects on health for farmers.
NewsJul 25, 2018, 4:48 PM IST