The government said there had been a lack of adherence to safety protocols and timely emergency response measures at the plant
07 Jul 2020 9:38 AM
LG Polymers, where the gas leak occurred, is a unit of South Korea’s biggest petrochemical maker, LG Chem
13 May 2020 12:48 PM
Some protesters barged into the compound and police had to block their way to allow officials investigating the leak to come in and out
10 May 2020 2:53 PM
NGT's principal bench issued notice to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (PCB) and District Magistrate of Vishakhapatnam.
08 May 2020 3:55 PM
The NDRF DG appealed to the media to not to run fake news on the gas leak without cross checking.
08 May 2020 11:39 AM
The gas is used in the manufacture of plastic polymers and prolonged exposure to it can lead to effects on the central nervous system
07 May 2020 2:43 PM