12 Punjab ULBs Report Waste Processing Gaps, Seek 3 Months
Punjab govt reports 12 urban bodies struggling with solid waste processing. Chief Secretary seeks 3 months to bridge the gap. NGT monitors compliance with 2016 rules.
Punjab govt reports 12 urban bodies struggling with solid waste processing. Chief Secretary seeks 3 months to bridge the gap. NGT monitors compliance with 2016 rules.
West Bengal commits to 20% renewables by 2030. Minister Rabbani reveals plans for solar, biomass, and hybrid systems at Kolkata conclave. Explore the state's green energy roadmap.
Indore Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 2 crore Waste Cloth Processing Plant at Devguradia Trenching Ground. The PPP project will convert textile waste into reusable yarn, generating monthly revenue and boosting the city's 'Waste to Wealth' model. Read
Ford pivots to energy storage, investing $2 billion to meet booming AI data centre demand. The automaker will repurpose its Kentucky EV battery plant, targeting 20 GWh annual capacity by 2027. Read more.
Karnataka clinches the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the best-performing state in energy efficiency, regaining its top spot after a close loss to Maharashtra in 2024. Read about the state's winning strategy.
The entrance to Hubballi city on Kusugal Road, a key national highway, is now an open waste dumping ground. Residents blame HDMC's negligence for the growing pile of domestic and construction debris, spoiling the city's aesthetic appeal.
GCC plans biogas plants in Chennai schools with centralized kitchens. Initiative follows successful pilots saving LPG cylinders & converting waste to energy. Learn how students benefit.
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry's annual plant sale sees massive rush, selling over 19,800 plants. A wide variety of fruit, ornamental, and forestry saplings available. Hurry, sale is on until May 31!
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) has been honored with the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Read about this prestigious recognition for sustainable efforts.
A static waste compactor in Ludhiana's Books Market remains unused for over two years due to low-hanging electricity wires, exposing poor planning and crippling city waste management. Read the full report.
Nagpur's Bhandewadi CBG plant begins cold commissioning, moving India closer to a zero-waste model. The 1500 MTPD facility will process organic waste into biogas. Read more.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation enhances city sanitation by deploying 30 new mini tippers for efficient door-to-door waste collection. Learn how this initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health.
NGT takes action against Punjab authorities for major waste handling violations in Sangrur. PPCB ordered to inspect sites and report by Feb 26, 2026. Read the full story.
Russia will construct India's biggest nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, with Putin backing full-scale Kudankulam expansion. A landmark deal for clean energy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirms Russia as India's most reliable energy partner, promising stable fuel supplies and expanding nuclear cooperation, including small modular reactors.
Ludhiana's civic body is actively searching for new locations to relocate the Noorpur Bet carcass utilization plant. Find out the latest developments and resident concerns.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.
Kerala High Court allows Thrikkakara municipality to proceed with PCB consent for a waste plant, overturning a stay. The case involves a 1999 land undertaking. Read the full legal details.
GMCH-32 faces penalty for ignoring solid waste rules, while Panjab University moves to comply. 17 of 19 bulk waste generators now process waste properly. Read the latest.
Gurgaon's civic body, MCG, has initiated a fresh six-month contract for door-to-door waste collection starting Jan 2026, costing over Rs 12 Cr. This marks over 18 months of temporary fixes as a long-term solution remains delayed. Residents express frustra
Europe's aggressive shift to renewables slashed emissions by 30% but caused soaring electricity prices, crippling industry and fracturing political consensus. Key lessons for India's energy future.
MCG exhausted 33% of its sanitation budget by Oct 31, yet garbage piles plague Gurgaon. Residents demand answers as spending soars and results remain invisible. Read the full report.
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana's Tajpur Road face severe sanitation issues due to inadequate effluent treatment plant capacity. Stagnant water mixed with cow dung floods streets, raising health concerns and disrupting dairy operations.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces detailed project report worth Rs 4,000 crore to revive Sir M Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravathi. Read about the revival plan.
MP Durai Vaiko announces state government denied permission for biomedical waste treatment plant in Pisanathur after month-long protests by villagers fearing health risks.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announces massive ₹4,000 crore revival of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant. Detailed project report for 40-year operation plan underway. Read more about this industrial revival.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation will completely stop dumping garbage at Bhandewadi yard from January 2024 with new waste processing plants. Learn how the city aims for 100% scientific waste disposal.
Ludhiana civic body struggles to hire contractors for door-to-door garbage collection despite 4 attempts. City faces mounting waste management challenges affecting 425,000 properties.
Steel ministry officials reveal Visakhapatnam Steel Plant must achieve 19,000 tonnes daily output for survival. Centre's financial aid unlikely, making production crucial. Read the full analysis.