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HC: Only green-certified idols can be immersed in natural water bodies

The Times of India 28 Aug 2025
Traditionally, idols were made of clay and natural colours, which dissolved harmlessly in water bodies. The present practice of using PoP, synthetic paints and non-biodegradable materials has caused grave harm to water bodies.
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Only idols certified as eco-friendly can be immersed in natural water bodies: HC

The Times of India 28 Aug 2025
... certified by authorities as eco-friendly shall be allowed to be immersed in natural water bodies ... Traditionally, idols were made of clay and natural colours, which dissolved harmlessly in water bodies.
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Scientist researches biochar nanocomposites to remove pharmaceutical residues in water bodies

Ghana Business News 24 Aug 2025
As the world confronts the growing threat of pharmaceutical contamination in water bodies, a pioneering research project at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) is offering hope through an innovative solution.
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9-year-old girl dies due to 'brain-eating amoeba' in Kerala, 4th death caused by contaminated water body: What is Amoebic meningoencephalitis? Signs and symptoms

The Times of India 18 Aug 2025
It enters the body through the nose, usually when a person swims or bathes in contaminated water body like lakes, ponds, etc ... fowleri from drinking water contaminated with the ameba ... sterilised water.
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Heavy rains fill up water bodies, damages houses in Kittur Karnataka region

Deccan Herald 07 Aug 2025
... a huge quantum of water was released from Narihalla dam.</p>.<p>Maize and onion crops on several acres have been washed away following thundershowers in Chitradurga and Ballari districts.
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Buffer zones around water bodies across Karnataka proposed to be reduced

The Hindu 03 Aug 2025
Karnataka Land Conservation and Development Authority says reduction in buffer zone to promote infrastructure development and not real estate ....
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Curb encroachment around water bodies: HC to officials

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025
A division bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad were hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Khushbu Kataruka on encroachment around water bodies.
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