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Monocrotophos being used on plantations are found to be highly toxic (Photo: AFP)

Banana farms blamed for infant deaths in Kerala's Attapady

Tribals say the use of banned pesticides at banana plantations has caused contamination of water resources.

4 Jun 2017 1:38 PM IST

Having an increased urinary level of 3-PBA raised the odds of a boy being at an advanced stage of genital development by 73 to 110 percent (Photo: AFP)

Boys may reach puberty early due to pesticide exposure

Many factors, including environmental toxins, are responsible for the decreasing age at onset of puberty for both boys...

2 April 2017 11:39 AM IST

Deys family members, who came down to the city from Bankura in the afternoon, alleged the boy was murdered and then hung from the ceiling fan to make it look like it was a case of suicide. (Representational image)

MP farmers' stir: 2 more farmers end life taking toll to 7

Loan burden forced the two farmers to drink pesticide, commit suicide.

14 Jun 2017 8:05 PM IST

File picture of the Bombay high court.

Address issue of chemical in fruits, veggie: NGO to Bombay HC

The petitioner has requested the court to direct the state government and concerned departments to frame a policy to...

23 Dec 2017 2:59 AM IST