Emissions, pungent smell make life miserable for Eloor, Kadungalloor residents
The Hindu
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Life has become miserable for the residents of Eloor and Kadungalloor following unchecked pollution caused by industrial emissions. Despite repeated pleas, the authorities have not been able to resolve the issue. The residents along with the elected representatives have stepped up protests demanding action against the polluting industries. “In Kadungalloor, the pungent smell and emissions have turned severe in Wards 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. People are really worried, as the situation becomes worse during the night hours,” said panchayat president Suresh Muttathil. “The officials of the State Pollution Control Board told us that the pollution was caused by emissions from nearly 11 units in the industrial area located within the panchayat’s jurisdiction. These include rubber and meat waste processing units,” he said.The Shakti Scheme in Karnataka has completed its first year, yet the smart cards intended for the beneficiaries remain undistributed. According to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, while the smart cards have been prepared, their issuance has been stalled due to the absence of electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) in all buses, making them impractical.
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