Dead Battery Danger: Fire Risk & Safe Disposal Guide
Think your old batteries are harmless? Think again. They can cause fires, leak toxic chemicals, and pose serious health risks. Learn the safe way to store and recycle batteries in India.
Think your old batteries are harmless? Think again. They can cause fires, leak toxic chemicals, and pose serious health risks. Learn the safe way to store and recycle batteries in India.
Coimbatore police incinerated a massive 2,191 kg of seized ganja at a bio-waste facility. The drugs were confiscated in 1,317 NDPS cases across four districts. Read the full report on this significant crackdown.
Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
Kerala High Court sees 6% rise in case disposals, clearing over 1.09 lakh cases. However, a massive backlog of 2.58 lakh pending cases highlights urgent need for judicial reforms. Read the full analysis.
Security agencies in Madhya Pradesh scrambled after an anonymous bomb threat email targeted the Itarsi Ordnance Factory. Bomb squads conducted searches; cyber teams are tracing the source. Read the latest updates.
Kerala govt allows departments to sell unsold scrap directly to empanelled agencies like Labourfed after failed e-auctions. Move aims to clear mounting piles of old vehicles & materials. Read more.
India's GeM portal has transformed government asset disposal, raising over Rs 2,200 crore through transparent online auctions. Discover how this digital shift boosts efficiency and value.
Behind Jaipur's vibrant facade, Kathputli Nagar slum battles overflowing drains, garbage piles, and broken toilets. Residents plead for municipal intervention. Read the full investigation.
Madras High Court bids farewell to Justice M S Ramesh, who disposed of over 85,000 cases. His retirement reduces court strength to 53, impacting justice administration. Read more.
Jamshedpur health department issues final warning to hospitals & labs for improper bio-medical waste disposal. A new inspection panel formed. Read about the risks and actions.
Guntur Municipal Corporation ranks first in Andhra Pradesh for fastest e-office file processing, clearing 11,348 files in record time. Discover how this boosts transparency.
Tambaram Corporation allocates ₹1 crore for its first pet crematorium in Thiruneermalai. The facility aims to ensure dignified disposal and tackle public health hazards from improper dumping of animal remains.
Multiple Karnataka government offices received hoax bomb emails, prompting large-scale security responses. Police confirm no explosives found. Read the full details of the investigation.
The National Lok Adalat in Bengaluru disposed of over 104.6 lakh cases, collecting Rs 56 crore in traffic fines and settling Rs 3,103 crore in compensation. Read the full report.
An inactive gas grenade, believed to be over 40 years old, was discovered during temple renovation in Vadodara's Mehboobpura area. BDDS confirmed it posed no threat. Read the full story.
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.
Brian Walshe found guilty of first-degree murder of wife Ana. He searched 'ways to dispose of a body' and dismembered her. Sentencing set for Wednesday. Read the shocking details.
Hassan police and bomb disposal squad conducted a thorough search of the Deputy Commissioner's office following a bomb threat email on December 15. Read for full details.
Coimbatore district collectorate received its 16th bomb threat email in recent months. Police and bomb squads conducted a search, found nothing suspicious. Read the full details.
A Thane court acquitted Anita Rathod of murdering a 9-year-old girl but convicted her for destroying evidence. The case, involving body disposal in a cement drum, concluded after five years. Read the full details.
Andhra Pradesh police dispose of 5228 cybercrime cases, but courts show 91.7% pendency & a mere 1.5% conviction rate, mirroring a national judicial bottleneck. Read the full NCRB data analysis.
India successfully tests fighter aircraft escape system at 800 km/h using a rocket sled. This breakthrough enhances pilot safety and cuts reliance on foreign testing facilities.
Ludhiana's civic body is actively searching for new locations to relocate the Noorpur Bet carcass utilization plant. Find out the latest developments and resident concerns.
A viral video from Varanasi showing a tree covered in used diapers ignites a nationwide conversation on waste disposal, civic responsibility, and community hygiene. Watch and join the discussion.
A widespread Microsoft Windows service outage has crippled check-in systems at airports across India, leading to significant flight delays. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates.
A technical glitch in Air India's third-party check-in system caused flight delays. The airline confirms the system is now fully restored and functioning normally. Details inside.
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.
Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania directs police to clear seized items worth crores from station malkhanas. New guidelines issued under BNSS to ensure swift action post-trial. Read the full story.
A third-party system failure disrupted check-in services at multiple Indian airports on Tuesday, causing significant flight delays for Air India and other carriers. Passengers advised to check flight status.
Air India urges passengers to check flight status before heading to airports after a third-party system disruption affected check-in operations, causing delays across multiple airlines.