Noida Authority imposes a Rs 5 lakh penalty on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for flouting solid waste management rules and using banned plastic. Details on the inspection and wider crackdown inside.
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.
Allahabad University inquiry committee gives student until Dec 22 to explain alleged concealment of BA, MA degrees for fresh BA admission. Details on the case and potential violations inside.
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.
Goa Tourism Department seals 'The Cape Goa' for operating beyond permitted area. Action follows scrutiny after recent nightclub fire. Read details.
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.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
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.
Indira Gandhi Medical College suspends two second-year MBBS students for three months and fines them ₹50,000 each for ragging juniors. Read the full details of the disciplinary action.
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.
Kolkata Police initiated legal action against a biker following persistent online pressure. The case involved triple riding and helmetless pillion riders. Read the full story of how citizen vigilance led to action.
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.
Calcutta High Court sets aside Bengal's 2022 notification for 1,600 supernumerary teacher posts, calling the process invalid. The ruling mandates fresh recruitment. Read the full details.
The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for incorrectly listing Joel Embiid as 'out' before a game. This is the team's fourth such violation in two years. Read the full analysis.
GMCH-32 faces penalty for ignoring solid waste rules, while Panjab University moves to comply. 17 of 19 bulk waste generators now process waste properly. Read the latest.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation formalizes partnership with Safai Saathis, distributes sanitation kits. Mayor and Commissioner praise their role in keeping the City Beautiful clean. Read more.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Navghar police file case against Uber India director for alleged Motor Vehicles Act violations after a woman's death in a Mulund truck-bike collision. Details on the case and regulatory breaches inside.
Gurgaon's civic body, MCG, has initiated a fresh six-month contract for door-to-door waste collection starting Jan 2026, costing over Rs 12 Cr. This marks over 18 months of temporary fixes as a long-term solution remains delayed. Residents express frustra
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
Noida traffic police issued over 3.3 lakh challans and seized 514 vehicles in November. While helmet violations topped the list, police note a positive trend due to awareness. Read more.
Telangana High Court seeks state govt's response on appointing IPS officers to IAS cadre positions. Hearing adjourned to Dec 10. Read the full legal challenge details.
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.