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.
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.
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.
Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain issues stringent orders to remove illegal posters and graffiti under the 1997 Act. A dedicated team must be formed within 48 hours. Read more.
Panic at Ludhiana's Ladhowal toll plaza as SUV occupants open fire after refusing to pay toll or show ID. Police launch manhunt; CCTV footage secured. Read details.
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.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation unveils a plan for 100 new EV charging stations via a public-private model at no cost to the city. The move addresses the city's growing electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure gap. Read more.
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.
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.
A young man is missing after his car fell into the Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana. Search operations by police and divers are ongoing. Read for details.
Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
BMC's ambitious Rs 731-crore biomining project at Mulund dumping ground faces another setback, with the deadline extended to February 2024. Only 5.8 million tonnes of 7.8 million tonnes legacy waste treated so far.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
Ludhiana police arrested nine individuals, including three women, in a major drug bust. Heroin, opium, and an illegal weapon were seized. Read the full details of the operation.
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.
National Green Tribunal issues notices to Punjab authorities over illegal garbage dumping near Ghalori Gate cremation ground in Patiala. Committee formed to inspect and report within a month.
Ludhiana police unravel the mystery behind the gun used in a deadly wedding gang war that killed two. Key arrests made as investigation continues. Read the full story.
Ludhiana police arrested two individuals and recovered 505 grams of heroin. The operation was led by ADCP-2. Read the full story of the drug bust here.
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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.
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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
Hundreds of daily commuters in Ludhiana face a perilous crossing near the ISBT due to the lack of a foot-over bridge or underpass. Read about the urgent safety crisis and demands for immediate action.
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
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.
Ashwani Kumar, 30, missing for a week, found dead at Tajpur Road Chowk in Ludhiana. Family reveals drug addiction history. Police investigation ongoing.
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.
PPCB cracks down on illegal garbage dumping and burning in Mohali after fresh fires spark health concerns. Trucks seized, strict orders issued to protect air quality.
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.