A video showing a man dumping garbage into the sea near Mumbai's Gateway of India, met with a foreign tourist's disapproval, has ignited online discussions about civic sense and environmental responsibility.
The National Green Tribunal issues show-cause notices to NHAI and Gawar Construction for unscientific muck-dumping along the Beas river near Mandi, demanding replies within a month.
NGT's Eastern Bench criticizes Howrah DM & Municipal Corp for failing SWM Rules 2016. Ordered quarterly reviews, action reports, and environmental compensation. Details inside.
Chandigarh's Daddumajra waste was illegally buried in Punjab at night. An FIR is registered, and 5 trucks were seized. Officials promise strict action against the environmental violation.
Chandigarh Congress staged a protest against alleged weakening of MGNREGA by the Modi government. AAP slammed BJP over garbage dumping, while SAD questioned an arrest. Full details inside.
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.
A viral photo shows elephants standing in garbage in Dehradun's Raipur forest. Residents blame unchecked dumping, jurisdictional disputes, and warn of rising human-animal conflict. Authorities promise action.
Two senior SMC officials face show-cause notices for negligence after 500 truckloads of unprocessed waste were illegally dumped near Kakaria village. GPCB directs action and a Rs 2.5 crore penalty.
Margao Municipal Council's beautification project successfully transforms 3 of 10 identified waste dumping black spots. Officials credit improved aesthetics and vigilance for the change. Read how the model will be replicated.
Fresh domestic waste dumping in banned plastic bags along Colva's roads raises public health and environmental alarms. Despite a 2010 High Court order, panchayats struggle with enforcement. Read more.
India extends anti-dumping duty on normal butanol imports from EU, US, and others until July 2026 to protect domestic industry. Key details on market impact and review process.
Margao Municipal Council's new CCTV surveillance at black spots identifies first offender dumping commercial waste. Swift police action leads to a hefty Rs 25,000 fine. Read how tech is curbing pollution.
GPCB shuts four Surat units for dumping 50 tonnes of chemical waste from Bharuch into city drains. A Rs 25 lakh fine imposed and water connections cut. Full details on the busted racket inside.
An NHAI-appointed firm faces a Rs 6 lakh fine for unscientifically dumping muck near the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh, posing a severe flood and ecological risk. Read the NGT committee's alarming findings.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation revives camera-based surveillance, collecting nearly Rs 3 lakh in fines to boost cleanliness for Swachh Survekshan 2025. Commissioner appeals for public cooperation.
Margao Municipal Council's CCTV surveillance at waste black spots catches a major illegal dumper near Damodar College. Over 200 cases booked, fines levied. New Sonsoddo plant to tackle 5-tonne daily waste.
India's DGTR initiates an anti-dumping investigation into imports of nylon chips from China and Russia following a complaint by Gujarat Polyfilms. The probe aims to protect the domestic textiles industry.
Pal police in Surat have filed an FIR against seven individuals for illegally storing dangerous chemicals at a highway restaurant. The raid followed a tip-off about stolen chemicals. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's solid waste department sealed 12 commercial units and collected over Rs 4 lakh in fines during a major anti-littering drive across city zones. Read the full crackdown details.
As Mumbai heads to civic polls, its massive waste management budget fails to curb filth. Explore the challenges, citizen demands, and the road ahead for India's financial capital.
Residents of Siddharth Vihar in Ghaziabad demand action on neglected C&D waste, dangerous potholes, and toxic air pollution from garbage burning. Read their urgent plea.
Haryana police will file FIRs and issue challans against tankers dumping sewage in open areas and drains in Gurgaon and Jhajjar, threatening the Yamuna. Key agencies ordered strict compliance.
India initiates anti-dumping investigation into nylon-6 chip imports from China & Russia after domestic firms allege injury. Probe examines price suppression & market share loss.
Rohtak Municipal Corporation launches a major sanitation drive, eliminating 100 garbage dumping points to improve public health and hygiene. Learn about the new door-to-door collection system.
Frustrated by civic neglect, JP Nagar traders and residents pool Rs 30,000 to clean a notorious dumping ground near Kanakapura Road Metro station, boosting hygiene and business.
The US Commerce Department is set to drastically reduce proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports. The final rates, to be announced on March 12, mark a major shift from the initial 107% duty. Read the full details.
Indian chemical stocks face a sharp decline. Discover the 4 major players down up to 49% from highs, hit by Chinese dumping, weak demand, and rising costs. Analysis inside.
The US Commerce Department drastically reduced proposed anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta, easing fears of a $770 million trade collapse. Key exporters La Molisana and Garofalo see duties cut.
Months of effort by Chennai senior citizens to create a tree park on a lake bund in Kotturpuram were destroyed by illegal construction debris dumping. Officials promise CCTV but culprits remain at large.
DPCC found open garbage & construction waste near a Prem Nagar school. MCD issued a challan & arranged auto-tippers. NGT is hearing the plea. Read the full report.