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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Curchorem sewage treatment plant bypassed green test, shows RTI reply
Margao: A Right to Information (RTI) reply shows regulatory deficiencies in the construction of a sewage treatment plant at Curchorem, as the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) said that no environmental impact assessment (EIA) was conducted before the commencement of the project. The RTI response, dated June 25, said that the GSPCB has no records of the EIA being conducted for the STP being constructed at survey No. 505, Cacora, within the jurisdiction of Curchorem Cacora Municipal Council (CCMC). Activists said that the GSPCB's statement that 'EIA report not available with the board' directly contradicts mandatory requirements under the EIA notification 2006 and an NGT judgment (application no. 124 of 2013), which mandates prior environmental clearance for STP construction. In its judgment, the NGT, referring to the guidance manual dealing with EIA clearance of effluent treatment plants, issued by the environment ministry said, 'The bare reading of the (guidance manual) shows that establishment, expansion and even modernisation of combined effluent treatment plants require environment clearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She is just 10 years old! She deserves to live a normal life Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Any treatment plant that deals with such effluents having more than 10% of industrial contributions by volume has to be treated as a combined effluent treatment plant. ' Activist Aditya Dessai said that 'as the same sewage line passes through the Cacora Industrial Estate, and would also carry all types of effluents, it is plainly evident that the project requires environment clearance'. The board confirmed that while No Objection Certificates from the town and country planning department and the local municipality were issued, these clearances were granted without any environmental assessment. Water quality data before construction, public consultation records, and mangrove destruction estimates are also missing from official records, the RTI reply said. Dessai said, 'The STP's location on the Zuari bank has resulted in large-scale destruction of mangroves through filling of the riverbed within the high tide line, thereby violating provisions of Section 24(1)(b) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.' Dessai said that Rajasthan high court order of Oct 24, 2024, prohibits illegal constructions and encroachments on riverbeds, floodplains and river catchments. The court had directed state chief secretaries and the jal shakti ministry to ensure compliance with anti-encroachment measures.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Cauvery river hit by pollution; Rs 49.56 crore sewage project back on track in Karnataka's Madikeri
MADIKERI: The Cauvery River, which originates in Kodagu and serves as a vital water source for South India, has seen increasing pollution at its source in recent years, making the water unfit for drinking. This decline has been attributed to rapid urbanisation, population growth, and the careless behaviour of both tourists and locals. Waste continues to enter the Cauvery due to various reasons. To address the issue, a project worth Rs 49.56 crore was launched to prevent polluted waste from contaminating the river, which flows from Talacauvery through Triveni Sangam at Bhagamandala, benefitting numerous regions across South India. After lying dormant for 13 years, the project is now regaining momentum. Currently, sewage from Madikeri's residential and commercial areas enters the city's main canal, flows through lower Kootuhole, passes the Abbi Waterfall, and eventually joins the Cauvery via the Harangi Reservoir. The Karnataka government approved the Rs 49.56 crore sewage treatment project on 25 August 2012, aimed at preserving the Cauvery's purity and improving urban sanitation. The plan involves directing the city's sewage through dedicated pipelines to treatment facilities. The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board proposed a unique facility for treating sewage from homes below road level. Areas not connected to the main system will use septic tanks. From the outset, the project faced several setbacks including land disputes, road-related hurdles, and public resistance. Although the local Municipal Council approached the Deputy Commissioner for land allocation in March 2012, delays in the land transfer process hampered timely implementation. Construction under Package-1 began in November 2015, with a company awarded the Rs 40.99 crore contract. The work included laying 109 km of sewer pipelines, building wells and septic tanks, and providing 7,373 household connections, with a scheduled completion date of December 2018. The drainage system, designed considering the city's slope and topography, was approved by the Chief Engineer. While 77% of urban Madikeri falls within the STP coverage area, the rest was divided into nine septic tank zones. Roadblocks and public resistance delayed full execution. Once all works are completed, household connections will begin, preventing sewage from flowing into the Cauvery River, according to Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board District Assistant Executive Engineer Prasanna Kumar . So far, 69.1 km of sewer pipelines, 2,460 machine holes, and 3,400 house connections have been installed. Remaining work involves cutting through 10 km of asphalt and 5 km of concrete roads. Foundation work for the sewage treatment unit began in January on 1.70 acres of land in K. Badaga village. A Bengaluru-based company was awarded the Rs 7.17 crore Package-2 contract on 2 June 2019, which includes constructing a 3.0/4.50 MLD treatment plant, auxiliary structures, and five years of maintenance. Additionally, the municipality acquired three acres to develop a green belt around the treatment unit, as mandated by the Environmental Pollution Control Board. Officials are hopeful the project will be completed within the stipulated one-year tender period.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
STP not functional, FIR filed against AOA
Noida: Noida Authority has filed a police complaint against the apartment welfare association (AOA) of Supertech Cape Town in Sector 74 for dumping untreated sewage in the drain running through the sector. According to National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines, highrise societies must have functional sewage treatment plants (STPs) on the premises. RP Singh, general manager (Jal), Noida Authority, said that inspections were conducted at the society on Friday, and it was found that the STP was not working as per the prescribed standard. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "We found that untreated sewage was directly dumped in the drain. This is affecting the underground water and also the public health of local residents. This is also affecting the structure of the condominium," Singh said. Dumping untreated water like this is a violation of NGT orders, and the pollution department has imposed around Rs 35.8 crore in fines for various violations on the society in the past, the official added. Following the Authority's complaint, an FIR was registered against the AOA under BNS Section 272 (malignant acts likely to spread infection of a disease dangerous to life) at the Sector 113 police station. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, the society's AOA president, Arun Kumar, called the FIR unjust. "The developer started giving possession to home buyers in this society from 2015. Nearly 4,419 people got completion certificates in this society. The AOA was formed in 2019. However, the developer handed over the society's management with an incomplete STP," he said. Previously, the AOA has written to the developer urging them to complete the project, and have also informed the Noida Authority of this issue. Meanwhile, a Supertech spokesperson said that the company handed over the project to the AOA as per the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). In 2022, the NGT found that only 76 of the 95 highrise societies in the city had STPs installed on the premises. However, many of those were not working as per prescribed standards. A recent RTI reply revealed that 43 group housing societies in the city lack the mandatory consent to operate (CTO) for their STPs. Previously, the Noida Authority has filed police complaints against nine other condominiums for STP norm violations.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
181.45 crore STP project put on hold
181.45 crore STP project put on hold: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's water and sewerage committee on Wednesday put an hold on a proposal to build a sewage pumping station and STP plant on 40,000 sq m of land in the Fatehwadi area of Sarkhej ward for Rs 181.45 crore. Dilip Bagaria, chairman of the committee, stated, "A new water treatment plant is being constructed next to the existing one in Jaspur. We have asked for report on its performance first."tnn
Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Driving Pathology Forward: Instem Strengthens Provantis ® with Continued Investment and Innovation
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Instem, a global leader in life sciences software solutions, today announced significant enhancements to its Provantis Pathology module, a cornerstone of the company's industry-leading platform for preclinical study management. These latest innovations reflect Instem's ongoing commitment to modernizing pathology workflows through advanced digitization and seamless integration. Deep Digital Integration Provantis Pathology now offers enhanced support for digital pathology, allowing users to move effortlessly between Provantis data entry and external applications or data sources. A key highlight is the new, seamless integration with PathcoreFlow™, the powerful digital slide management system from Instem's strategic partner, Pathcore ®. This integration bridges study management and high-resolution digital slide review, resulting in a more connected, consistent, and efficient pathology workflow. The connection - and its time-saving benefits - is now available for pathologists to implement in their research. 'Digital pathology is no longer a niche - it's a vital foundation for faster, more reliable preclinical insights,' said Charuta Bapat, Director of Product - Study Management at Instem. 'With the latest updates to our Provantis Pathology module and the upcoming release of Provantis 12, we're delivering the most advanced tools designed to help pathologists work more efficiently and with greater confidence.' 'We're incredibly proud of what this integration represents - a fully connected, digitally forward workflow for today's pathology professionals,' said Carlos Frade, Senior Director of Product Knowledge and Business Development at Instem. 'This is a huge step forward for our study management solutions, and we're excited to meet with Pathologists at STP to showcase everything Provantis can do.' Instem's commitment to a more flexible, future-ready environment is further reinforced by Provantis' growing suite of APIs connecting to 19 different data domains. This includes enhanced Pathology APIs for smoother integration with digital platforms, along with Preclinical Libraries and Studies APIs to extend data interoperability. Looking ahead in 2025, the upcoming Provantis 12 release will lay the groundwork for a new, non-GLP pathology solution. This module will enable more pathologists to integrate with the Provantis ecosystem - supporting protocol definition, necropsy, and reporting - and empowering pathology teams to work smarter and faster with minimal disruption. Live Demonstrations at STP 2025 Instem's pathology team will be demonstrating these new features live at the STP Annual Symposium in Chicago, exploring: New editing capabilities in the histopathology matrix, as part of the upcoming non-GLP pathology module. A new integration in this module with smart glossaries for simplified terminology management. How to get started with the Provantis and PathcoreFlow™ integration These advancements are part of Instem's broader roadmap focused on efficiency, scalability, and comprehensive study support for your lab team. For details on how Provantis is transforming digital pathology visit To schedule a live demo during or after the STP conference in Chicago, contact info@ About Instem Instem is a leading supplier of SaaS platforms across Discovery, Study Management, Regulatory Submission and Clinical Trial Analytics. Instem applications are in use by customers worldwide, meeting the rapidly expanding needs of life science and healthcare organizations for data-driven decision making leading to safer, more effective products. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1969, Instem has deep roots internationally across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Instem maintains a commercial and technical presence throughout these regions and prides itself on localized support for its diverse client base. LinkedIn About Pathcore Pathcore ® is dedicated to advancing digital pathology through innovative software solutions that empower organizations with the tools they need to implement digital transformations. For over two decades, our co-founders have led and developed widely used platforms including PathcoreFlow™, the Sedeen Viewer™, and PathcoreScholar™. Our applications support a wide range of clients in more than 68 countries and 2000 organizations, making data easily accessible and driving the adoption of digital pathology.
