55,000 Tonnes of Nagpur Compost Pile Up, No Buyers Found
Nagpur's Bhandewadi waste plant faces a massive 55,000-tonne compost stockpile with no buyers. Authorities explore using it to reclaim abandoned quarries. Read about the disposal challenge.
Nagpur's Bhandewadi waste plant faces a massive 55,000-tonne compost stockpile with no buyers. Authorities explore using it to reclaim abandoned quarries. Read about the disposal challenge.
Mohali's waste management crisis worsens as the Jagatpura processing plant grinds to a halt. Garbage trolleys line up as factories stop lifting processed fuel. MC scrambles for a solution.
Bengaluru civic body launches Phase 2 biomining to clear decades-old waste at Mandur dump, processing over 9 lakh tonnes, recovering resources and reducing environmental hazards. Read more.
South Goa's water woes to end as a new Rs 370 crore treatment plant using Canadian filter technology begins trials in April, boosting supply by 95MLD. Read how this will benefit the region.
Discover eight powerful houseplants, from Money Plant to Tulsi, that bring calm, luck, and positive energy to your home, according to Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui principles. Boost your well-being today!
Despite govt rules, Bengaluru's bulk waste generators continue using unauthorised collectors, undermining waste management. BSWML seeks strict enforcement and penalties to ensure compliance.
Gurgaon's MCM processed 1.1 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, reclaiming five acres in IMT Manesar and Garhi. Officials urge public cooperation for waste segregation to prevent new dumps.
Karnal's waste-to-energy plant grapples with 1.82 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, raising serious environmental and health concerns. Learn about the city's waste management challenges and the urgent need for action.
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 Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
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.
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.
Kochi's crucial 190 MLD water treatment plant faces tender delays as KWA awaits fresh administrative sanction from the Kerala government. Details inside.
Discover the rare phenomenon of snake plant flowering. Learn why it happens, what the blooms mean, and how you might encourage this celestial event in your own home. Witness a small miracle!
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.
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.
Margao Municipal Council officials assert their door-to-door waste collection system is efficient, backed by online grievance monitoring. A new 10 TPD gasification plant aims to streamline disposal further.
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.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26 to commission its Rs 7 crore gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The 10-TPD facility will convert waste into fly ash for bricks, tackling the town's garbage crisis. Read more.
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!
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
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.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
Scientists in Malaysia have discovered a bizarre new parasitic plant, Thismia selangorensis, that steals nutrients from fungi. Learn about this rare 'fairy lantern' and its unique survival strategy.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation begins dry run of new solid waste plant at Bhandewadi. The 10-acre facility, to be fully operational from Jan 20, will process 500 MT of fresh garbage daily, aiming for near-total scientific waste management.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
Discover the rare Rheum nobile, or Sikkim Sundari, a Himalayan plant that grows for decades, blooms spectacularly once, and then perishes. Anand Mahindra calls it a 'masterclass in patience'.
Someshwara Municipality plans a Material Recovery Facility in Bagambila. Residents fear health hazards, but officials assure safe, scientific waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission. Read more.