Pesticide Poisoning

Yavatmal pesticide poisonining: FIR filed against five companies, Fadnavis seeks CBI probe into farmers' deaths

Maharashtra government has sent a request to the union government seeking an investigation by the CBI into deaths due to pesticide poisoning in Yavatmal.

Yavatmal pesticide poisoning: Centre's review panel head Anupam Verma puts onus of safety on farmers

Firstpost spoke to Anupam Verma about the recent pesticides poisoning deaths and his opinions on the unfolding tragedy in Yavatmal.

Yavatmal farmer deaths: Maharashtra govt's move to ban five pesticides for 60 days not enough, say experts

The idea of a mere 60-day ban over the five controversial pesticides in Maharashtra could come under scrutiny.

Yavatmal pesticide poisoning: 11 new patients admitted to GMC hospital; Congress to take out protest rally

Eleven new patients, allegedly affected by pesticide poisoning, have been admitted to the GMC hospital, a senior official said.

Yavatmal farmer deaths: Police register case against pesticide retailer for unauthorised sale

With several deaths due to pesticide poisoning reported in the district, Yavatmal police in Maharashtra on Friday registered a case against yet another retailer for selling pesticides without a license

Devendra Fadnavis orders SIT probe into farmer deaths due to pesticides poisoning in Vidarbha; agro firm booked

In the wake of several cases of farmers' deaths in Vidarbha region due to pesticide poisoning, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.