The cancellation of the GST registration for Kerala’s largest biomedical waste treatment facility has sparked serious health concerns. This move threatens to disrupt the collection and processing of hazardous biomedical waste, including syringes and used PPE kits, potentially leading to environmental contamination and an increased risk of infections. The facility’s closure could impact healthcare institutions Read More…
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Hefty Penalties Imposed for Biomedical Waste Dumping in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has levied an ‘environmental compensation’ of over ₹1 crore on four establishments found guilty of illegally dumping biomedical waste. This stringent action comes as part of the state’s intensified efforts to tackle environmental violations and safeguard public health. The violators, including hospitals and waste management facilities, were penalized Read More…
Two Arrested for Dumping Kerala’s Biomedical Waste in Tamil Nadu; NGT Issues Strict Orders
Tamil Nadu police arrested two individuals, Manohar (51) and Mayandi (42), from Suthamalli village in Tirunelveli district for their role in illegally dumping biomedical waste from Kerala into Tamil Nadu. The arrests came after hazardous medical waste — including unused syringes — was discovered in Kodaganallur, Palavoor, and Kondanagaram villages. Investigations revealed that the waste Read More…