India's interior design sector faces a waste crisis. Fast furniture and synthetic materials create environmental damage. Sustainable, zero-waste approaches offer solutions rooted in traditional practices.
Bengaluru civic body launches Phase 2 biomining to clear decades-old waste at Mandur dump, processing over 9 lakh tonnes, recovering resources and reducing environmental hazards. Read more.
Bengaluru moves to tackle its massive construction waste crisis. The state approves three new processing plants and a policy to regulate debris disposal, aiming to curb illegal dumping. Read more.
Punjab Pollution Control Board recommends action against a Chandigarh Municipal Corporation contractor for illegal dumping of construction waste. Details on the violations and recommended penalties inside.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
Despite govt rules, Bengaluru's bulk waste generators continue using unauthorised collectors, undermining waste management. BSWML seeks strict enforcement and penalties to ensure compliance.
Gurgaon's MCM processed 1.1 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, reclaiming five acres in IMT Manesar and Garhi. Officials urge public cooperation for waste segregation to prevent new dumps.
Karnal's waste-to-energy plant grapples with 1.82 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, raising serious environmental and health concerns. Learn about the city's waste management challenges and the urgent need for action.
Nampally court grants Daggubati Venkatesh, Rana, and producers one final opportunity to appear personally in the Deccan Kitchen illegal demolition case. New hearing set for January 23.
Delhi Police arrests 12th person in Turkman Gate violence linked to Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid demolition drive. Latest updates on the investigation and community tensions.
A major demolition drive in Bengaluru has rendered numerous families homeless after authorities razed houses and structures on nearly two acres of prime land valued at Rs 80 crore.
MCG Gurgaon awards 6-month, Rs 9.6 crore work orders for doorstep waste collection, highlighting continued reliance on temporary fixes. 400 vehicles to be deployed across four zones from Friday.
MCG Gurgaon awards Rs 9.6 crore, 6-month contracts to 4 firms for doorstep waste collection, a temporary fix as a Rs 327 crore 5-year plan awaits state approval. 400 vehicles deployed.
Bangalore Development Authority demolished structures in Saraipalya, claiming illegal encroachment. Residents dispute claims, show property documents. Details inside.
Sambhal administration imposes hefty fines exceeding Rs 75 lakh on illegal structures, including mosques, after demolishing over 1000 encroachments. Officials cite ecological revival as key reason. Read the full report.
Goa Energy Development Agency hands over a biogas plant to Bicholim Municipal Council. The pilot project processes 1-50kg kitchen waste daily, producing biogas and manure. Read how this supports Goa's zero-waste vision.
Delhi Police arrests six more individuals linked to Turkman Gate demolition drive violence. Total arrests now stand at 11. Latest updates on the ongoing investigation.
Families of five men arrested after violence during a Delhi mosque demolition allege they were out for groceries & medicine. Get the full story on the midnight clashes.
A demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli sparks controversy as Asaduddin Owaisi claims a portion of a mosque property was razed. Authorities cite illegal construction. Details inside.
Karnataka High Court seeks state affidavit on Yelahanka demolition. 300 families displaced; state disputes 28-year residency claim. Next hearing on Jan 22. Details inside.
Dehradun's first multi-storey commercial building, the historic Mansaram building, is being demolished following a high court order. Residents mourn the loss of a key Art Deco landmark that shaped the city's skyline since 1940.
A day after communal violence, a demolition drive in Delhi's Turkman Gate area leaves residents in fear and lockdown. Authorities cite illegal construction.
MCD demolition drive near Delhi's Faiz-e-Ilahi mosque sparks clashes. The dispute centers on 0.195 acres of Waqf land. Get the full history and latest updates on the legal battle.
At least five police officials injured as stone-pelting erupts during MCD's court-ordered demolition near Turkman Gate mosque. Ten detained, area cordoned off. Read key details.
A demolition drive near Turkman Gate in Delhi turned violent as clashes erupted, leaving police personnel injured. Shops remain shut and tension grips the area. Read the full report.
A detailed timeline of the Turkman Gate demolition drive in Delhi, from initial police deployment to clashes and stone-pelting. Get the complete sequence of events.
Delhi police detain five after violence erupts during a court-ordered MCD demolition near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid. Minister warns against obstructing legal action. Read the full details.
Delhi Home Minister warns against violence during a court-ordered demolition drive near a mosque. Officials state illegal commercial establishments were removed. Read the full story.
Delhi Police files FIR, detains five after violence erupts during a demolition drive in Mehrauli. Authorities investigate if the clashes were pre-planned. Details inside.
Delhi Police registers FIR and detains suspects, investigating if violence during Mehrauli demolition drive was pre-planned. Key details and official statements inside.