The Telangana Pollution Control Board observed International E-Waste Day, stressing the need for responsible use and recycling of electronic items. Officials urged citizens to hand over old gadgets to authorised centres to reduce pollution and promote resource conservation
The TGPCB found increased levels of pollution in Hussain Sagar lake water during Ganesh immersion 2025, especially at immersion platforms. Key pollutants included coliform bacteria, TDS, COD, and BOD. Dissolved oxygen dropped to zero at major immersion sites
The TGPCB has received numerous complaints via Prajavani online portal and written complaints were also received in respective Regional offices, prompting swift action, a press release said
The locals have been protesting for weeks, expressing concerns that dust and ash from the factory will devastate their green fields and disrupt their lives
