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.
A growing trend sees Konkani Catholic men from Mangaluru finding brides from inland districts due to local educational & job disparities. Over 50 such marriages occur annually, say church officials.
Religious leaders in Mangaluru resolve to end open dumping via awareness. They plan campaigns from institutions, SWM at religious centres, and a strict plastic ban. Read more.
Mangaluru City Police to deploy AI-based ANPR cameras at three national highway junctions. The Rs 1 crore project includes body-worn cameras and new signboards. Read more about the enhanced traffic monitoring system.
Mangaluru City Police enforces strict New Year guidelines. Events require prior permission by Dec 23, must end by 12:30 AM. DJs, drugs, obscenity banned. Read full rules.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's subsidiary secures two large 7-year BMC contracts for 1,250 MTPD waste handling in Mumbai, boosting revenue visibility. Stock movement eyed.
A major disturbance erupted at Mangaluru District Prison, leading to a police case against 15 inmates. Authorities are investigating the protest over alleged food quality issues.
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 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
The Centre announces the Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative to provide financial and technical aid to hill states battling massive plastic waste from tourism. The plan targets visible improvements by early 2026.
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Mangaluru event venue owners must now obtain a sound NOC for every open-air event, causing operational delays. Police stress rule adherence on decibel limits and timing. Read more.
Mangaluru's Karavali Utsav 2024 starts December 20, featuring cultural programs, adventure sports, and food festivals across six beaches. Discover the full schedule here.
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.
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.
Mangaluru RTO office was targeted by a hoax bomb threat email claiming ISI-LTTE involvement. Police found nothing after a thorough search. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
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.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd awards a massive Rs 1,052 crore C&D waste contract to a single agency, raising concerns over enforcement and monitoring capacity. Read the full story.
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 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.
MLC Ivan D'Souza vows to take Mangaluru's Rs 1,250 crore sewer crisis, road, and water issues to CM Siddaramaiah. Read about the public grievances meeting.
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
In a major crackdown, Mangaluru CCB seized MDMA drugs valued at Rs 50 lakh and arrested four individuals near the Sundaram Shetty Convention Hall. Read the full details of the operation.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
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.
A major theft in Mangaluru sees 80 bags of premium coffee beans, valued at Rs 21 lakh, stolen from a private warehouse. Police are investigating the audacious overnight heist.
Mangaluru police constable Raju Naik suspended after trespassing into a house and assaulting a family member. He is in custody, with further investigation ongoing. Read the latest updates.