The 2024-25 Olive Ridley turtle nesting season commenced in Goa with the first arrival at Morjim beach. Forest officials have safely relocated 99 eggs to a protected hatchery. Discover the challenges and hopes for this year's conservation efforts.
Kerala sees record domestic tourists in 2025, but industry urges focus on high-spending foreign arrivals to boost revenue. Read the full analysis.
After a Vande Bharat train collided with an autorickshaw near Varkala, Southern Railway plans more barricades to prevent track trespassing. Read about the safety measures and public concerns.
Lifesavers in Goa rescued four people from drowning over the weekend across Arambol, Baga, and Candolim beaches. A Swedish tourist also received treatment for a jellyfish sting. Read the full story on beach safety.
A Kerala woman attempts suicide after her fiancé calls off wedding due to death threats from loan sharks. Eight people booked. Read the full story.
Marina Beach visitors face severe parking chaos with 500 cars crammed into a 150-slot area. GCC to float tenders for an AI-powered smart parking system with cameras and digital payments next week. Read more.
Plan your year-end escape! Discover the best places in India to celebrate New Year 2024, from mountain retreats in Manali to beach parties in Goa. Start your year on a high note.
Australian PM confirms ISIS link in Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Suspects travelled to Philippines before attack. Read latest updates on the terror investigation and new gun law calls.
Ludhiana residents face arbitrary garbage collection fees as MC fails to enforce 2019 rate chart. Mayor admits failure, pins blame on past govts. Read details.
Drishti Marine lifesavers in Goa rescued six individuals, including a UK tourist and a child, from drowning at various beaches over the weekend. Read about the heroic efforts.
A major fire at a Varkala cliff-top resort underscores the urgent need for emergency access routes. Officials cite land and environmental hurdles, while locals demand action. Read more.
A 51-year-old woman, Meena, died in a tragic accident at a Varkala printing press. In a separate incident, an 8-year-old boy succumbed to a snake bite. Read the full report.
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.
Kovalam Beach's major Rs 93 crore redevelopment is stalled. A Rs 7.75 crore temporary facelift for toilets & walkways may start in Jan if tenders succeed. Details inside.
MCG exhausted 33% of its sanitation budget by Oct 31, yet garbage piles plague Gurgaon. Residents demand answers as spending soars and results remain invisible. Read the full report.
Deputy CM D K Shivakumar pledges to resolve Bengaluru's waste management issues, announcing a new 33-package garbage tender. Foundation laid for Kannahalli waste unit.
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.
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 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.
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.
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
The three-day sanitation workers' strike in Jaipur concludes as JMC agrees to demands. Garbage clearance resumes after successful negotiations with officials. Read the full details.
Massive garbage accumulation at Amritsar's Pitex expo venue sparks cleanup emergency. Municipal Corporation orders immediate action ahead of international trade fair.
PPCB cracks down on illegal garbage dumping and burning in Mohali after fresh fires spark health concerns. Trucks seized, strict orders issued to protect air quality.
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.
Gold jewellery and mobile phones worth Rs 3.33 lakh stolen from Panambur beach in Mangaluru. Victim had left valuables on shore while swimming. Read full details.
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.
Shocking discovery in Ludhiana's Jagraon as envelope with suspected human fetus found in garbage. Police investigating, CCTV footage being scanned. Read full details.
Municipal Corporation officials conducted surprise inspection at Bhagtanwala dump site. Review focuses on waste disposal efficiency and environmental compliance. Read latest updates.
Mohali faces a toxic crisis as MC secretly dumps and burns garbage in Phase 8B for 15 days, violating NGT bans. Locals suffer health issues. Authorities impose a mere ₹5,000 fine. Read more.