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.
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.
NGT issues notices to Odisha authorities over a micro composting centre in a Bhubaneswar residential area, citing health and rule violations. Next hearing in February 2026.
Bengaluru authorities reclaimed prime land worth ₹80 crore from illegal occupants. The site will now host critical waste management infrastructure to boost the city's sustainability efforts.
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
Bengaluru's waste management agency is now financially self-sustaining by monetising low-value plastic under EPR. It earns a net Rs 1000 per tonne, diverting hundreds of tonnes from landfills daily. Read how the city is winning.
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.
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari highlights the severe Dadumajra garbage crisis in Lok Sabha, demanding final clearance and urgent central intervention to resolve the mounting waste issue.
A new 55-bed free palliative care facility is set to open near Nelamangala, Bengaluru. The project was made possible by a land donation from former MLC E Krishnappa. Read more about this crucial healthcare initiative.
As Thane prepares for civic elections, residents highlight critical challenges in water supply, health infrastructure, traffic, and waste management. Discover the key voter priorities.
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.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation plans to hire a consultant to improve sanitation services and manage solid waste more effectively. The move aims to enhance the city's cleanliness and operational efficiency.
CAQM warns of slow progress in Haryana's municipal waste remediation, targeting Gurgaon, Faridabad & Sonipat. MCG must finalise Bandhwari landfill tenders by 2026 to curb toxic air. Read the full story.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's stock surged 19% after securing two major waste management contracts worth ₹1,330 crore from BMC. The deal promises stable revenue for seven years.
Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah inaugurates a solid waste management plant and MRF in Amguri, Sivasagar. The Rs 14 crore AMRUT 2.0 project aims to boost urban cleanliness and prevent plastic pollution. Read more.
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.
Religious leaders in Mangaluru resolve to end open dumping via awareness. They plan campaigns from institutions, SWM at religious centres, and a strict plastic ban. Read more.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's subsidiary secures two large 7-year BMC contracts for 1,250 MTPD waste handling in Mumbai, boosting revenue visibility. Stock movement eyed.
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 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
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 residents face arbitrary garbage collection fees as MC fails to enforce 2019 rate chart. Mayor admits failure, pins blame on past govts. Read details.
A new free palliative care centre, Nemmadi, opens in Nelamangala on Dec 21. Founded by ex-IT professional BS Nagarajan, it offers dignity to terminally-ill patients. Read this inspiring story of community-driven healthcare.
Bengaluru's Mahatma Gandhi Park in Shantinagar is set for redevelopment, including a new solid waste unit. MLA directs officials to begin work. Read for details.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected the Dadumajra dumping ground, reviewing scientific waste clearance & MRF centres. He directed officials to expedite work and transform the site into a green zone for public health relief.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation fines a Sector 15B resident Rs 13,401 for dumping waste in public. MC chief warns against littering, urges citizen cooperation for cleanliness.
HDMC organizes a public interaction with NGT's Justice Subhash Adi to tackle urban issues in Hubballi-Dharwad. Join the dialogue for a cleaner, greener city.
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.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd awards a massive Rs 1,052 crore C&D waste contract to a single agency, raising concerns over enforcement and monitoring capacity. Read the full story.