Nagpur Municipal Corporation begins dry run of new solid waste plant at Bhandewadi. The 10-acre facility, to be fully operational from Jan 20, will process 500 MT of fresh garbage daily, aiming for near-total scientific waste management.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
Industrial waste dumped into Udham Singh Nagar's Begul river kills fish, raises environmental and public health alarms. Authorities absent as residents collect contaminated catch. Full report.
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.
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.
MCD's standing committee delays signing for Okhla WTE plant expansion to 2,550 MT daily capacity, potentially impacting the March 2027 deadline for processing south Delhi's legacy waste.
Greater Chennai Corporation will re-tender privatized waste management for Anna Nagar and Tondiarpet zones by February, with an expanded scope including bulk and hazardous waste. Read details.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's stock surged 8% after securing a major Rs 330 crore municipal solid waste processing order. Should you invest? Read our analysis.
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.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for violations. Learn how to comply and avoid fines.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for mixed waste. Learn the new rules and how to comply.
MCD accelerates work on its fifth construction & demolition waste plant in Tehkhand. The facility will process 1,000 TPD initially, boosting city's total capacity to 6,000 TPD. Read details.
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.
Ludhiana MC floats ₹1,144 crore tender for an 8-year integrated waste management PPP. The plan uses GPS, QR codes & aims for waste-to-energy, but faces hurdles from the powerful informal sector.
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.
Travel experts reveal a crucial mistake travellers make upon entering a hotel room. Learn the simple, one-minute trick to detect hidden bed bugs and ensure a safe, relaxing stay.
Indian hotels hike New Year 2026 tariffs by 10-20% amid robust demand. From luxury chains to city hotels, festive packages with yoga, brunches & DIY bars lure guests. Bookings surge on platforms like Cleartrip. Read more.
A foreign tourist's emotional video praising an Indian hotel's staff for their exceptional care when she fell ill has gone viral, showcasing the country's renowned hospitality.
MCG Gurgaon initiates hiring of four separate agencies for zone-wise waste collection via GPS-enabled tractor-trolleys at Rs 6.65 crore. The move aims to streamline operations as CAQM flags delays in waste processing, setting a 2026 deadline for legacy wa
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation begins strict enforcement of waste segregation rules, imposing fines up to Rs 5 lakh for repeat offenders. Learn about the new penalty structure.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relaunches a ₹4.4+ crore tender to outsource horticulture waste management, aiming to convert 10-15 tonnes of daily waste into sustainable biofuel and curb illegal burning.
A compulsive gamer in China left a hotel room in unimaginable filth after a nearly two-year stay. The viral video shows mountains of trash, forcing a 3-day cleanup. Read the full story and social media outrage.
A hotel in China was left in shock after a guest checked out following a continuous two-year stay, revealing a room filled with mountains of garbage and human waste. The incident highlights extreme gaming addiction.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
Jamshedpur health department issues final warning to hospitals & labs for improper bio-medical waste disposal. A new inspection panel formed. Read about the risks and actions.
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.
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.