Chennai Playground Becomes Illegal Garbage Dump
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
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Activists oppose landfill eco clearance exemption
Environmental activists protest draft notification removing environmental clearance requirements for landfills. Learn how this affects waste management and public health in India.
Bengaluru's textile waste model creates circular economy
Bengaluru's innovative textile recycling program transforms waste into wealth, creating jobs for waste-pickers while addressing India's 7 million tonne textile waste problem. Discover how this circular economy model works.
Noida's Jungle Trail Park opens from recycled iron waste
Noida's innovative Jungle Trail Park opens Monday, featuring 700+ animal sculptures from 500 tonnes of iron scrap. Experience this unique waste-to-art attraction at Rs 120 entry fee. Visit now!
Nagpur stops garbage dumping at Bhandewadi from Jan
Nagpur Municipal Corporation will completely stop dumping garbage at Bhandewadi yard from January 2024 with new waste processing plants. Learn how the city aims for 100% scientific waste disposal.
Guwahati shelter faces 3-year sanitation crisis from GMC bins
Guwahati's Fatasil Ambari shelter home battles persistent sanitation issues as GMC-placed garbage bins cause health risks for 40 vulnerable children. Officials demand bin relocation after 3 years of complaints.
Ludhiana's Failed Waste Management Tenders
Ludhiana civic body struggles to hire contractors for door-to-door garbage collection despite 4 attempts. City faces mounting waste management challenges affecting 425,000 properties.
BMC adds 30 new mini garbage compactors in Mumbai
Mumbai's BMC introduces 30 new mini compactors for garbage collection, doubling capacity to tackle 7,500-8,500 MT daily waste. First fleet upgrade in 15 years marks major sanitation improvement.
Thiruvananthapuram Residents Push Candidates on Civic Issues
As Thiruvananthapuram elections approach, over 1,000 resident associations are pressing candidates to address perennial issues including water supply, dog menace, and waste management. Learn about their demands.
Nagpur's ₹1.58 Cr Construction Waste Crisis Deepens
Nagpur faces severe construction waste management crisis with ₹1.58 crore fines collected. Learn how improper debris disposal affects citizens and what NMC is doing.
Pune's Vishwa 2025 Waste Management Faces Criticism
Pune Municipal Corporation's ambitious Vishwa 2025 waste management initiative faces resident complaints in Vimannagar pilot. Read about the operational challenges and integration issues with SWaCH workers.
Pune event honors waste pickers' children academic achievements
Pune's Jyoti Savitrichi Lekare event celebrated 235 waste pickers' children who passed 10th and 12th standards, highlighting their resilience and KKPKP's educational support. Read inspiring success stories.
AMC fines 125 units, seizes banned plastic in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's North West Zone inspected 299 units, issued 125 notices for littering and banned plastic use. 6.7 kg plastic seized, Rs 93,000 penalty levied. Read about the crackdown.
Guwahati processes 12 lakh tonnes waste, reclaims land
Guwahati successfully processes nearly 12 lakh tonnes of legacy waste from Boragaon dumping ground, reclaiming 6.36 acres near Ramsar site Deepor Beel through biomining. Urban forest planned using Japanese Miyawaki method.
How to Solve India's Air Pollution Crisis
India faces severe air pollution threatening public health. Discover 5 evidence-based solutions including clean energy transition, waste management reforms, and sustainable agriculture practices to combat this crisis.
Kalyan-Dombivli Turns Garbage Points into Green Spaces
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation launches beautification drive to convert garbage dumping spots into attractive green spaces with rangoli and murals. Citizens urged to use ghantagadi services.
Panaji Festival Cleanup: CCP & Vendors Beat Waste Problem
Corporation of City of Panaji successfully managed festival waste through vendor partnerships and strategic cleanup efforts. Learn how they transformed cleanliness.
Oil India Accelerates 6 CBG Plants in Odisha
Oil India Ltd speeds up commissioning of six compressed bio-gas plants across Odisha, converting urban waste into green energy. Learn how this supports state's clean-energy vision.
Panchkula waste plant delayed, city faces mounting trash
Panchkula's horticultural waste disposal plant remains stalled in tendering process for over 6 months, causing untreated waste piles across residential sectors. Mayor reveals interim measures.
NKDA Adds 950 Waste Bins for New Town Cleanliness
New Town Kolkata gets 950 new waste bins as NKDA tackles 90 tonnes daily garbage. Agency hired for waste transport to Dhapa as waste set to triple soon. Read more.
Pune's Construction Boom Fuels Severe Air Pollution Crisis
Pune faces severe air pollution from 200 tonnes of daily construction waste. PMC scrambles with new plants and real-time monitoring with IITM to control the damage. Learn about the city's fight for cleaner air.
Amritsar MC Reviews Bhagtanwala Waste Management
Municipal Corporation officials conducted surprise inspection at Bhagtanwala dump site. Review focuses on waste disposal efficiency and environmental compliance. Read latest updates.
Ludhiana's Night Challaning to Address Garbage Woes
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation launches night challaning drive against garbage dumping. MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi leads initiative to clean city streets. Will this solve Ludhiana's waste management crisis?
Fire at Kullu Dumping Site Exposes Waste Crisis
A major fire at Kullu's dumping site reveals the town's growing waste management crisis. Authorities struggle as garbage piles up, threatening public health and the environment. Immediate action needed!
MC Launches Cleanliness Drive in Twin Cities
Municipal Corporation launches intensive 15-day cleanliness drive in Panchkula and Kalka. Special focus on waste management and public awareness. Join the movement for cleaner cities!
Punjab's Rs 5,500 Crore Waste Transformation Opportunity
Punjab generates 5,000 tonnes of waste daily with Rs 5,500 crore economic potential. Discover how the state can turn garbage into gold through sustainable waste management solutions.
Tarn Taran Residents Demand End to Garbage Menace
Residents of Tarn Taran protest mounting garbage near post office, demanding immediate municipal action. Health hazards and official neglect spark public outrage.
Bengaluru Startup Pays for Used Clothes via Smart Bins
Bengaluru startup revolutionizes sustainable fashion by paying residents for used clothes through smart e-bins. Discover how this innovative approach tackles textile waste.
Bengaluru's 900-tonne plastic crisis: CM flags garbage city fears
Bengaluru generates 900 tonnes of plastic waste daily. CM warns of garbage city tag, sets 2030 plastic-free target. Citizen action crucial for waste management success.
BNP demands rollback of Bengaluru SWM user fee
Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party calls for reversal of 'flawed' solid waste management fee implementation, demanding fairness and transparency in civic governance.
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