The Bombay High Court has directed the formation of a monitoring committee for the Kanjurmarg dumping site and ordered stringent short-term measures within a week to mitigate the foul odour, stating authorities cannot 'play with lives of people'.
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.
Pune Municipal Corporation intensifies patrols in Yerawada-Nagar Road area to curb construction waste and garbage dumping in the Mula-Mutha river. Civic chief's inspection prompts two-shift watch.
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
Begusarai Municipal Corporation launches a 24x7 CCTV surveillance system with 317 devices at 98 points to curb littering, improve traffic, and aid police. Read more.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi intensifies anti-pollution drive, imposing fines totalling Rs 55 lakh in December for biomass burning, illegal dumping, and GRAP violations. Read about the enforcement actions.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation held a crucial meeting with GPCB, CREDAI, and rights panel to combat debris dumping and sewage pollution in the Vishwamitri river. Water quality shows improvement.
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.
A Maloya resident bravely disarmed a robber using a toy pistol late Thursday. Public help led to one arrest. Read how the dramatic incident unfolded near Sector 39.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
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.
Moinabad police book two for trying to illegally dump sewage into Osman Sagar. HMWSSB assures no contamination occurred and water is safe. Report illegal dumping to 155313.
An 18-year-old diploma student, S Gowtham, died after falling from a scaffold at a Trichy Airport construction site. He was gaining practical experience with his uncle.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai was arrested in Tiruppur for leading a protest against garbage dumping in Iduvai. The demonstration follows residents' attempts to stop municipal trucks on December 16. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu police detained former BJP state president K Annamalai during a protest against waste dumping in Chinnakalipalayam village. The BJP condemns the Stalin government's action. Read the full story.
Two security guards at a protected heritage site in Buxar, Bihar, allege non-payment of salaries for 10 months, highlighting systemic failures in outsourced security for historical monuments. Read the full investigation.
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to act against Khoda Nagar Palika for illegal waste dumping in Sector 62's Gaur Green Vista. Committee inspection ordered within four weeks.
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Star hotels, malls & gated communities in Chennai illegally dump over 100 tonnes of waste daily in GCC bins, causing overflow & straining resources. Authorities lack surveillance to track violators.
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
A retaining wall collapse at a Surat construction site forced the evacuation of 192 apartments in Shiv Residency. Authorities suspend licenses of architect, engineer, and developer. Read for details.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Residents of Thirumudivakkam near Chennai endure hazardous roads, illegal garbage dumping, and sewage contamination. Local officials promise action. Read more about the civic crisis.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates the Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli on Dec 21. The museum will house rare Iron Age artefacts from Sivakalai, India's oldest such site. Discover the history!
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board fines hotel owner Rs 1 lakh for illegal muck dumping near Bhakra Dam reservoir. Action follows complaints and court orders.
Massive discovery of dinosaur footprints, likely from Plateosaurs, found on Alpine cliffs near a Winter Olympics site. The 200-million-year-old prints reveal ancient herds. Read more!
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
A Bombay High Court panel reveals systemic failure in Mumbai's pollution control. Only 4 of 36 sites followed guidelines. Read the shocking details and what it means for citizens' health.