Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's stock surged 8% after securing a major Rs 330 crore municipal solid waste processing order. Should you invest? Read our analysis.
Bombay High Court directs urgent measures for Kanjurmarg dumping site, stating odour pollution violates citizens' fundamental right to breathe fresh air under Article 21. Details inside.
National Green Tribunal imposes ₹1 lakh fine on Birbhum DM, ₹10k on Visva-Bharati registrar for failing to set up waste management systems for Shantiniketan's Poush Mela. Read the full report.
Noida Authority fines Blinkit Rs 1 lakh for solid waste management violations after inspection. Anti-plastic drives confiscate hundreds of kg of banned plastic across city markets.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for violations. Learn how to comply and avoid fines.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation enforces mandatory waste segregation for all. Penalties from ₹500 to ₹13,500 for mixed waste. Learn the new rules and how to comply.
Bengaluru's South City Corporation allocates Rs 3,035 monthly per stray dog for shelter care, covering medical and administrative costs. Learn about the new plan.
Noida residents face a severe health crisis due to rampant garbage burning. Citizens demand immediate government action to stop the toxic smoke choking the city. Read more.
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.
Panchkula's first Material Recovery Facility, built for Rs 3 crore, lies unused due to a missing approach road, forcing garbage to pile up at open sites. Read about the planning failure.
BSWML authorises one private company for bulk waste collection in Bengaluru's North and East zones, following NGT's 'polluter pays' directive. Details inside.
Panchkula's air quality plunges to 'Very Poor' levels, ranking 4th nationally. Residents blame open burning and poor waste management. Health risks escalate.
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 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.
Mangaluru City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
A Mangaluru couple's sustainable wedding, managed by Mangala Resource Management, diverted 1,333kg of waste from landfills. See how they set a new standard for eco-friendly celebrations in India.
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.
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.
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.