US December 26 Holiday: What's Open, Closed
President Trump's executive order creates a 5-day holiday for federal workers. Find out if banks, stock markets, and post offices are open the day after Christmas.
President Trump's executive order creates a 5-day holiday for federal workers. Find out if banks, stock markets, and post offices are open the day after Christmas.
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.
Planning your Christmas meal? Here's a detailed list of major restaurant chains like McDonald's and Waffle House that will be open on December 25th, with their specific holiday timings.
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.
Planning last-minute Christmas shopping? Many major stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco are open on December 24 with special hours. Check the complete list of grocery and retail timings here before you head out.
Planning last-minute Christmas shopping? Here are the confirmed operating hours for Walmart, Kroger, Costco, and other major US grocery stores on Christmas Eve 2025. Plan your visit now!
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.
Severe respiratory distress cases surge 100% in Ludhiana hospitals. Doctors blame toxic fumes from illegal waste burning and cold weather. Read the full report and health advisory.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Delhi's fire department logs 3,598 garbage burning complaints till Nov 9, averaging 11 calls daily. Experts warn this open burning is a major, underestimated pollution source. Learn the risks and solutions.
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.
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.
Sennheiser launches its ACCENTUM Open true wireless earbuds in a new Sakura Pink colour. Perfect for festive gifting, it combines style with signature open-ear comfort and clarity. Read more.
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.
Despite clear causes for 25 years, India's air pollution crisis worsens. Delhi's winter script repeats as solutions are ignored. Read why science is sidelined in the fight for breathable air.
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.