Chandigarh's Municipal Commissioner reviewed the city's waste management, focusing on segregation and processing. New directives aim to improve efficiency within 15 days. Read about the key action points.
A deadly avalanche of garbage at a Cebu City waste facility killed one worker, injured others, and left many missing. Rescue operations continue amidst unstable debris. Read the full report.
MCG Gurgaon awards 6-month, Rs 9.6 crore work orders for doorstep waste collection, highlighting continued reliance on temporary fixes. 400 vehicles to be deployed across four zones from Friday.
MCG Gurgaon awards Rs 9.6 crore, 6-month contracts to 4 firms for doorstep waste collection, a temporary fix as a Rs 327 crore 5-year plan awaits state approval. 400 vehicles deployed.
Margao Municipal Council's new CCTV surveillance at black spots identifies first offender dumping commercial waste. Swift police action leads to a hefty Rs 25,000 fine. Read how tech is curbing pollution.
Hubballi's NWKRTC cracks down on spitting, smoking & open urination at bus stands, collecting Rs 1.1 lakh in fines over 3 months. Read how strict enforcement is driving change.
Goa Energy Development Agency hands over a biogas plant to Bicholim Municipal Council. The pilot project processes 1-50kg kitchen waste daily, producing biogas and manure. Read how this supports Goa's zero-waste vision.
Despite PMC's Swachh efforts, Pune's waste management collapses daily. Citizens demand systems, not slogans, as garbage returns by afternoon. Read the full report on the civic failure.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches a special door-to-door campaign in southern sectors to educate residents on waste segregation. SHG women are leading the drive to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Read more to learn how to segregate correctl
Amritsar's Bhagtanwala dump gets new machinery to double waste processing capacity to 600 TPD, tackling legacy waste and improving city cleanliness. Read about the civic upgrade.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches an intensive door-to-door campaign with 60 teams to enforce waste segregation at source. Learn about the fines and the city's green initiative.
74 inmates at Dhubri jail received hands-on training in composting and waste segregation from the Feedback Foundation Charitable Trust. Learn how this initiative promotes cleanliness and sustainability.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
A community movement in Guwahati cleans Dighalipukhuri Park, removing over 1700 kg of garbage. Volunteers promote waste segregation and environmental awareness. Read how citizens are driving change.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation launches a major cleanliness drive with 10 teams across 53 wards. The plan targets waste segregation, daily cleaning, and plastic bans to ace the upcoming Swachh Survekshan survey.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation starts a doorstep e-waste pickup service. Citizens can now sell old mobiles, laptops & appliances for cash, ensuring safe recycling. Book your pickup today!
Karnataka High Court imposes a Rs 1 lakh fine for a forged property claim, calling it a waste of court time. The 20-year battle over 3 acres in Bengaluru involved fake documents.
Greater Chennai Corporation authorizes officials to impound vehicles and levy fines of ₹5,000 per tonne for illegal dumping of construction waste. New SOP aims to curb public nuisance and flooding risks.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
Krishna district collector D K Balaji flags off 8 e-autos and 171 pushcarts for door-to-door waste collection, urging public to segregate wet and dry waste. Learn how this initiative aims for a Swachha Andhra.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
A Rs 65-lakh PPCB penalty fails to clean up Mohali's 45-year-old toxic dump site, endangering 6000 residents with fires and contamination. Read about the ongoing health crisis and official promises.
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
Noida Authority fines Blinkit Rs 1 lakh for solid waste management violations after inspection. Anti-plastic drives confiscate hundreds of kg of banned plastic across city markets.
Chandigarh MC enforces mandatory waste segregation. Mixed garbage will not be collected; fines from Rs 500 to Rs 13,500 apply. Learn the new rules to avoid penalties.