Ludhiana COPD Crisis: Cases Double Due to Toxic Smog
Severe respiratory distress cases surge 100% in Ludhiana hospitals. Doctors blame toxic fumes from illegal waste burning and cold weather. Read the full report and health advisory.
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GLADA razes 3 illegal colonies, recommends FIRs
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
Woman's Body Missing from Ludhiana Private Hospital
A woman's body went missing from a private hospital in Ludhiana, sparking a ruckus by her family who allege negligence. Police investigation is underway.
Delhi's 5th C&D Waste Plant in Tehkhand to Start by 2025
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.
HC Slams Tamil Nadu Over Poor Illegal Mining Prosecution
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Ludhiana Headlines: Major Civic & Traffic Updates Today
Get the latest updates from Ludhiana for December 22, 2025. Stay informed on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Court Releases Ludhiana Congress Leader, Terms Arrest Illegal
A Ludhiana court orders the release of Congress leader Sunny Indi, declaring his arrest in a 2020 case illegal. The judge cites procedural lapses by the police. Read the full details.
PMC Acts to Stop Illegal Waste Dumping in Mula-Mutha River
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 launches ₹1,144 cr plan to privatize waste management
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.
Ludhiana to get 7 new waste compactors, cost Rs 4 crore
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans to install compactors at 7 new sites to tackle overflowing garbage. The Rs 4 crore project aims to fix waste management woes. Read details.
New Town Kolkata Residents Protest Illegal Sludge Dumping
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.
Delhi MCD fines Rs 55 lakh for pollution violations in Dec
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.
Gurgaon MCG hires 4 agencies for waste management
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 fines restaurant Rs 10,000 for waste rule breach
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's ₹4.4 Cr Tender to Convert Waste to Biofuel
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.
Kas Plateau Hotels Noticed for Dumping Waste in Forest
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
Jamshedpur Acts Against Unsafe Bio-Medical Waste Disposal
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.
K Annamalai, 500+ arrested in Tirupur garbage protest
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.
Ex-TN BJP Chief Annamalai Arrested in Tiruppur Protest
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.
Ex-BJP Chief Annamalai Arrested in Tamil Nadu Waste Protest
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.
NGT directs action against illegal waste dumping in Noida
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.
Chennai's Bulk Waste Crisis: Illegal Dumping by Hotels, Malls
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.
Chennai's Thirumudivakkam suffers garbage, sewage, bad roads
Residents of Thirumudivakkam near Chennai endure hazardous roads, illegal garbage dumping, and sewage contamination. Local officials promise action. Read more about the civic crisis.
Ludhiana Market Burglary: 4 Thieves Caught on CCTV
Four unidentified burglars broke into Kartar Complex near Ludhiana's Clock Tower, stealing cash and jackets. Police have identified one suspect. Read the full details of the late-night theft.
Himachal hotel fined Rs 1 lakh for illegal muck dumping
Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board fines hotel owner Rs 1 lakh for illegal muck dumping near Bhakra Dam reservoir. Action follows complaints and court orders.
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.
Indore's New Waste Cloth Processing Plant Aims for Cleaner City
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
Violence Erupts in Ludhiana Jail, Superintendent Hospitalised
Prisoners in Ludhiana Central Jail went on a rampage, attacking officials. Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu was hit by a brick and collapsed. Police rushed to control the situation. Read the full report.
Hubballi's NH-50 entrance becomes illegal waste dumping site
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.
Ludhiana's Garbage Collection Fee Chaos Exposed
Ludhiana residents face arbitrary garbage collection fees as MC fails to enforce 2019 rate chart. Mayor admits failure, pins blame on past govts. Read details.
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