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.
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
India's sugar production surges 28% to 78.25 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 season. Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka lead output. Industry calls for MSP revision as prices lag costs. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nagaland Bio-Resource Mission ships its first batch of Zanthoxylum seeds to a private firm in Tezpur, marking a key step in commercializing the state's medicinal plants. Read about this milestone for local farmers and the economy.
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.
Neochem Bio Solutions IPO allotment is likely finalised today, Dec 5. Learn how to check your status online via NSE or registrar. Shares list on NSE Emerge on Dec 9.
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.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches special drive to expedite 500+ daily birth & death certificate applications. New help desks and chatbot aim to aid citizens in SIR exercise. Read details.
Hundreds queued at KMC for certificates ahead of SIR hearing. Officials increase daily quota, add counters to manage the rush. Read the full story.
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
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences cancels admission of first-year MBBS student after probe confirms fraudulent SC certificate. Two similar cases detected in Daltonganj. Read the full investigation details.
Hundreds queued at KMC for birth & death certificates ahead of SIR hearing. Civic body adds 8 manual counters to manage the surge. Mayor Hakim sets a 500 daily application target.
DGCA launches probe after Air India operated an A320 aircraft without a valid Certificate of Airworthiness in November 2025. Details on the safety lapse and regulatory action inside.
Neochem Bio Solutions' ₹44.97 crore SME IPO opened for subscription on Dec 2. The issue, priced at ₹93-98/share, saw muted GMP. Discover key dates, allocation, and use of proceeds.
Gujarat's PG medical admission first round sees 2,119 students allotted seats. 254 seats remain vacant. Fee payment deadline is Dec 5. Read for details on new seats and next steps.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation increases daily chatbot applications for birth & death certificates from 150 to 240 and adds 8 counters to handle SIR-related rush. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing.
Oxford Languages crowns 'rage bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, beating contenders like aura farming and bio-hack. Discover what this says about our digital discourse.
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.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation raises daily birth and death certificate applications to 500 via chatbot 8335999111 ahead of SIR hearings. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing to help citizens prove citizenship.
Rajasthan government reassigns 180+ specialist doctors from critical healthcare to verify documents of 8,200 nurses and paramedical staff, raising concerns about patient care impact until December 6.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister launches a major drive to cancel fraudulent birth and death certificates issued using Aadhaar. 14 districts under scanner. Learn about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Oil India Ltd speeds up commissioning of six compressed bio-gas plants across Odisha, converting urban waste into green energy. Learn how this supports state's clean-energy vision.
Panchkula's horticultural waste disposal plant remains stalled in tendering process for over 6 months, causing untreated waste piles across residential sectors. Mayor reveals interim measures.
New Town Kolkata gets 950 new waste bins as NKDA tackles 90 tonnes daily garbage. Agency hired for waste transport to Dhapa as waste set to triple soon. Read more.
Nearly 140 EWS candidates with family income under Rs 8 lakh secured PG clinical seats costing Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore annually, raising concerns about certificate credibility and fairness in medical admissions.