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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Onam celebrations to follow green protocol
The Onam cultural procession in the city that marks the finale of the State-level week-long Onam celebrations organised by the Tourism Department, will follow green protocol strictly. A recent meeting of the Onam Procession Committee held here asked various departments presenting their floats to follow the green protocol guidelines, which should also be ensured on the city premises, where the procession is winding through. The State-level week-long Onam celebrations will start on September 3 and culminate with the iconic cultural procession on September 9 evening. The meeting also directed the participating departments to come out with innovative ideas and designs to make their floats novel and aesthetically appealing and avoid repetition and cliché. As part of observing green protocol, waste bins and drinking water kiosks will be put up along the route of the procession. The Clean Kerala Company under the local self-government department (LSGD) will be engaged in clearing off the materials left over by the floats. The floats, which should have a maximum 20 feet length and 16 feet height, can be based on the themes like developmental activities of the State government, social responsibility and images/visuals that reflect the activities and achievements of various departments. During the Onam celebrations, from Kowdiar to Manacaud in the city will be declared festival zone, besides decking up those areas with illumination. The annual Onam pageantry that showcases Kerala's heritage, culture and arts will be flagged off at Manaveeyam Veedhi on September 9 at 5 p.m. and will culminate at East Fort. Minister for Education V. Sivankutty, who is also the working chairman of the organising committee, was also present at the meeting. Chairman of the Onam procession committee D.K. Murali, MLA, presided over the meeting.
News18
01-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Kerala's Green Moves: Glass Bottles For Liquor Priced Above Rs 800, Rs 20 Return Refund
In collaboration with the Clean Kerala Company, a pilot project will take place in September in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur In a move to address environmental concerns posed by plastic waste, the excise department has announced two decisions. It has been decided to sell liquor priced above Rs 800 only in glass bottles, instead of plastic ones. Another decision is to charge an additional Rs 20 as a deposit when liquor is bought in plastic and glass bottles from the Bevco (Kerala State Beverages Corporation) outlets in Kerala. If you return the bottle to the outlet, the amount will also be refunded, said Excise Minister MB Rajesh. A QR code will be placed on the bottle. In collaboration with the Clean Kerala Company, a pilot project will take place in September in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. The minister said a similar system has been successfully implemented in Tamil Nadu and the department has studied the method closely. Of the 70 crore bottles sold annually in the state, 80 per cent are plastic. The minister said this will solve the problem of throwing so many bottles on the streets. Additionally, Bevco's first super-premium outlet will be inaugurated in Thrissur on August 5. These outlets will sell foreign liquor priced above Rs 900. One super-premium outlet will be started in every district. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
31-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Kerala adds Rs 20 deposit on liquor bottles, refundable on return to reduce waste
In a bid to tackle the growing issue of plastic waste, the Kerala government has announced a new bottle-return initiative for liquor bottles sold at its Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) with a pilot project in September, an additional Rs 20 will be charged on liquor sold in both plastic and glass bottles. The amount will be refunded when customers return the bottles to the outlet, the excise department Minister MB Rajesh clarified that this Rs 20 should not be seen as an extra charge, but rather an investment in responsible consumption. A QR code will be affixed on each bottle to facilitate tracking and refunds. Of the 70 crore liquor bottles sold annually in Kerala, 80 per cent are plastic. 'This will help reduce the number of bottles dumped on the streets,' the minister said. As part of a broader sustainability push, the department has also decided that all liquor priced above Rs 800 will now be sold only in glass project, launched in partnership with Clean Kerala Company, will begin in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. The state drew inspiration from Tamil Nadu, where a similar bottle-return system has already been implemented the excise department is also set to open Bevco's first-ever super premium outlet in Thrissur on August 5. These outlets will stock foreign liquor priced above Rs 900, with plans to launch one such outlet in every district.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Kerala
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kochi corp trails in e-waste collection as others advance
K ochi: While most local bodies in Ernakulam district have launched systems to procure e-waste from residents by offering payment, Kochi corporation continues to trail behind. Despite having a budget outlay exceeding Rs 1,200 crore, the corporation has informed Clean Kerala Company — the state-designated agency for e-waste collection — that it lacks the funds to buy e-waste from residents, resulting in a stalemate. As a preliminary step, the corporation and Clean Kerala Company held discussions on collecting e-waste from city residents. "Clean Kerala Company insisted that we first release funds to purchase the waste, promising reimbursement later," said T K Asharaf, chairman of the corporation's health standing committee. "Due to a financial crunch, we can't pump in the money. We've proposed that that we would arrange for residents to bring the waste to designated collection points and that the company purchase it directly from them," he added. Another round of discussions is planned to resolve the deadlock. At the same time, other local bodies in the district have already launched e-waste collection schemes using their own funds. Maradu Municipality, for example, has formed a consortium comprising Haritha Karma Sena and municipal representatives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "If the consortium needs money to buy e-waste, the municipality will step in," said Maradu Municipality chairman Antony Ashanparambil. He also highlighted issues with informal collection. "Scrap dealers often sell only the valuable parts and dump the rest. For instance, when a TV is collected, components like the picture tube, which have no resale value, are discarded improperly. When we purchase e-waste, such issues can be avoided," Ashanparambil added. Meanwhile, the district Haritha Keralam Mission will begin e-waste collection through Haritha Karma Sena and authorised agencies by Aug 15. A review meeting of local body secretaries is scheduled for July 26 to assess training and fast-track the rollout. The programme will start in 13 municipalities and within the corporation limits. Training for Haritha Karma Sena members has already been completed. Residents will be paid based on fixed rates for their e-waste. Collected materials will be stored in material collection facilities (MCFs) before being transported for recycling outside the state. Clean Kerala Company, in partnership with Kerala Enviro Infrastructure Ltd (KEIL), will handle disposal. Hazardous components will be treated at KEIL's facility in Ambalamedu.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Suchitwa Mission to step up activities to reduce plastic use
The Suchitwa Mission in collaboration with local bodies will be stepping up its activities to reduce the use and availability of plastic carry bags, as part of the observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3, said a press release on Wednesday. The State government has already banned several products, including single-use plastic bags, to pave the way for reducing plastic use. Haritha Karma Sena Currently, 37,894 Haritha Karma Sena members are working in various local self-government institutions to collect inorganic waste, including plastic waste, and scientifically dispose of it through the Clean Kerala Company. Suchitwa Mission Executive Director U.V. Jose urged the public to participate in the activities to make the State plastic-free by properly classifying waste and handing it over to the Haritha Karma Sena members, reusing plastic products as much as possible, using alternatives like cloth bags for shopping, and participating in activities to remove plastic waste from public places, beaches, waterbodies, markets and office premises.
