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Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 17, 2025
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 17, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial updates.
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
Chennai's Anna Nagar to Add 2,100 Marked Parking Bays
Greater Chennai Corporation launches a major parking revamp in Anna Nagar with 2,100 marked bays, advanced surveillance, and strict enforcement to ease traffic chaos. Read details.
Anna Nagar Gets 2,100 Parking Bays to Ease Traffic Chaos
Greater Chennai Corporation launches a major paid parking project in Anna Nagar with 2,100 bays, 1,300 cameras, and contractor-led towing to decongest roads. Read details.
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 Books Market waste compactor non-functional for 2 years
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.
Chennai cancels waste management tender over bid gaps
Greater Chennai Corporation cancels tender for privatizing waste management in zones 4 & 8 after finding gaps in bids. Residents urge GCC to proceed with outsourcing for better services.
Amritsar MC Deploys 30 New Mini Tippers for Waste Management
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.
Chennai Weather: 28°C, 88% Rain Chance, Good AQI of 22
Chennai enjoys a pleasant start to December with a high of 28.2°C, an 88% chance of evening showers, and excellent air quality (AQI 22). Plan your week with our detailed forecast.
NGT issues notices to Punjab over Sangrur waste violations
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.
Chennai Heavy Rain Forecast Dec 5, AQI Remains Good
Chennai faces a wet December 5 with 96% rain chance, temps 24-28°C. Good AQI of 22 holds. Weekly outlook & planning tips inside. Plan your week!
Retteri Lake Reservoir Plan Stalled by Encroachments, Sewage
Chennai's plan to create a seventh reservoir at Retteri Lake, worth ₹43 crore, is stuck for two years due to encroachments and sewage inflow. The project aimed to add 10MLD water supply.
GMCH-32 sole BWG not complying with waste norms in Chandigarh
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.
Expanded Chennai Ponds Avert Floods in Cyclone Ditwah
Greater Chennai Corporation's pre-monsoon work, including expanding stormwater ponds at Guindy Race Course, successfully prevented flooding in several neighbourhoods during recent heavy rains. See how infrastructure made the difference.
Coimbatore seeks 200 vehicles, 3000 workers for waste management
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Chennai Heavy Rain Forecast, AQI Hits 22
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
Gurgaon MCG hires agencies for 6-month waste collection
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
Chennai roads battered post-cyclone, commuters face hardship
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
HC Notice to Chennai Corp Over Road Encroachments in Georgetown
Madras High Court directs Greater Chennai Corporation to respond in two weeks to a plea seeking removal of illegal eateries encroaching footpaths and roads in Mannadi, posing public safety risks.
Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 2, 2025
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
Chennai Metro Train Stops Mid-Tunnel, 20 Rescued
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Chennai Weather: Rain, 25.7°C Max, Good AQI at 22
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
Chennai Council Meet Deferred Due to Special Revision Drive
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones its crucial monthly council meeting for November, merging it with December's session. Councillors express disappointment over stalled civic projects. Details inside.
Chennai Deputy CM Reviews Monsoon Response in Perambur
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected GCC's command centre and rain-hit Perambur areas to assess Chennai's monsoon preparedness. He reviewed real-time feeds and public grievances.
Chennai Playground Becomes Illegal Garbage Dump
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
Chennai's Cooum River Suffers Daily Waste Dumping
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
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Nagpur stops garbage dumping at Bhandewadi from Jan
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.
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