A six-mile exclusion zone around Prince William and Kate's new home, Forest Lodge, is enforced due to serious threats, not privacy. Ex-security chief explains the royal security nightmare. Watch the full report.
A woman's body was found stuffed in a bag at a Noida dumping yard. Police are yet to identify the victim, whose face was burnt and neck had deep cuts. Read for details.
DPCC inspection reveals illegal dumping of solid waste & C&D debris in Mundka, Delhi. Open burning also recorded. NGT hearing ongoing. Read the full report details.
Southern Railway's Madurai division completes major yard remodelling at Tuticorin & Milavittan, installing a modern Electronic Interlocking system for safer, smoother train operations. Read the full report.
A GTRI report warns India's steel capacity expansion is under pressure as import curbs on low-ash metallurgical coke raise input costs, hurting competitiveness. Experts call for policy recalibration.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese cold-rolled steel and R-134a refrigerant, citing below-normal pricing. The move aims to protect domestic manufacturers from unfair trade.
A Rs 65-lakh PPCB penalty fails to clean up Mohali's 45-year-old toxic dump site, endangering 6000 residents with fires and contamination. Read about the ongoing health crisis and official promises.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation fails to meet Dec 25 deadline for clearing Sector 23 dumping ground, raising environmental and health concerns for residents. Read more about the delayed bioremediation project.
The Bombay High Court has directed the formation of a monitoring committee for the Kanjurmarg dumping site and ordered stringent short-term measures within a week to mitigate the foul odour, stating authorities cannot 'play with lives of people'.
Bombay High Court directs urgent measures for Kanjurmarg dumping site, stating odour pollution violates citizens' fundamental right to breathe fresh air under Article 21. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
Pune Municipal Corporation intensifies patrols in Yerawada-Nagar Road area to curb construction waste and garbage dumping in the Mula-Mutha river. Civic chief's inspection prompts two-shift watch.
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
A late-night fire gutted Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh's Sector 17, causing extensive damage. No injuries reported. Fire department investigates possible short circuit. Read for details.
Begusarai Municipal Corporation launches a 24x7 CCTV surveillance system with 317 devices at 98 points to curb littering, improve traffic, and aid police. Read more.
The weekly protest against Dumka's coal dumping yard enters its 65th week. Residents demand relocation to stop pollution and passenger inconvenience. Read the full story.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi intensifies anti-pollution drive, imposing fines totalling Rs 55 lakh in December for biomass burning, illegal dumping, and GRAP violations. Read about the enforcement actions.
Supreme Court uses Article 142 to validate degrees of 2016-17 dental students admitted via relaxed norms, but slaps ₹10 crore fine on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation held a crucial meeting with GPCB, CREDAI, and rights panel to combat debris dumping and sewage pollution in the Vishwamitri river. Water quality shows improvement.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
Ranchi railway station's yard re-modelling leads to cancellation of 17 trains until January 7. Details on affected routes and dates for passenger convenience.
Ex-BJP chief K Annamalai & 500+ protesters detained for opposing Tirupur Corp's garbage dumping in Iduvai. They announce black flag protest for CM Stalin's Dec 29 visit. Details inside.
Moinabad police book two for trying to illegally dump sewage into Osman Sagar. HMWSSB assures no contamination occurred and water is safe. Report illegal dumping to 155313.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai was arrested in Tiruppur for leading a protest against garbage dumping in Iduvai. The demonstration follows residents' attempts to stop municipal trucks on December 16. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu police detained former BJP state president K Annamalai during a protest against waste dumping in Chinnakalipalayam village. The BJP condemns the Stalin government's action. Read the full story.
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to act against Khoda Nagar Palika for illegal waste dumping in Sector 62's Gaur Green Vista. Committee inspection ordered within four weeks.
Star hotels, malls & gated communities in Chennai illegally dump over 100 tonnes of waste daily in GCC bins, causing overflow & straining resources. Authorities lack surveillance to track violators.
Residents of Thirumudivakkam near Chennai endure hazardous roads, illegal garbage dumping, and sewage contamination. Local officials promise action. Read more about the civic crisis.
The Lok Sabha has passed a landmark bill allowing private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. Union Minister Jitendra Singh hails it as a milestone for national development. Read more.