Goa Energy Development Agency hands over a biogas plant to Bicholim Municipal Council. The pilot project processes 1-50kg kitchen waste daily, producing biogas and manure. Read how this supports Goa's zero-waste vision.
Kochi's crucial 190 MLD water treatment plant faces tender delays as KWA awaits fresh administrative sanction from the Kerala government. Details inside.
Discover the rare phenomenon of snake plant flowering. Learn why it happens, what the blooms mean, and how you might encourage this celestial event in your own home. Witness a small miracle!
Margao Municipal Council's CCTV surveillance at waste black spots catches a major illegal dumper near Damodar College. Over 200 cases booked, fines levied. New Sonsoddo plant to tackle 5-tonne daily waste.
Amritsar's Bhagtanwala dump gets new machinery to double waste processing capacity to 600 TPD, tackling legacy waste and improving city cleanliness. Read about the civic upgrade.
Ludhiana's Finance Committee approved 115 development works, including chowk redevelopment under the National Clean Air Programme and a revised C&D waste plant cost. Read details.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
Margao Municipal Council officials assert their door-to-door waste collection system is efficient, backed by online grievance monitoring. A new 10 TPD gasification plant aims to streamline disposal further.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26 to commission its Rs 7 crore gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The 10-TPD facility will convert waste into fly ash for bricks, tackling the town's garbage crisis. Read more.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation starts a doorstep e-waste pickup service. Citizens can now sell old mobiles, laptops & appliances for cash, ensuring safe recycling. Book your pickup today!
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
Patna Municipal Corporation unveils a 2026 roadmap for cleaner, citizen-friendly infrastructure. Key plans include 26 organised vending zones, a major waste-to-energy project, and city-wide repairs. Read more.
Scientists in Malaysia have discovered a bizarre new parasitic plant, Thismia selangorensis, that steals nutrients from fungi. Learn about this rare 'fairy lantern' and its unique survival strategy.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation begins dry run of new solid waste plant at Bhandewadi. The 10-acre facility, to be fully operational from Jan 20, will process 500 MT of fresh garbage daily, aiming for near-total scientific waste management.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
Discover the rare Rheum nobile, or Sikkim Sundari, a Himalayan plant that grows for decades, blooms spectacularly once, and then perishes. Anand Mahindra calls it a 'masterclass in patience'.
MCD's standing committee delays signing for Okhla WTE plant expansion to 2,550 MT daily capacity, potentially impacting the March 2027 deadline for processing south Delhi's legacy waste.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
The massive Bhagtanwala landfill in Amritsar is on fire, releasing toxic smoke and causing a severe health hazard for residents. Authorities face criticism for inaction. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation will re-tender privatized waste management for Anna Nagar and Tondiarpet zones by February, with an expanded scope including bulk and hazardous waste. Read details.
Russia announces ambitious plan to construct a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade, aiming to reclaim its status as a leading space power. Read more about this groundbreaking lunar mission.
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.
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.
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.