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CII Proposes New Strategy for PSU Disinvestment

CII recommends testing market appetite before PSU disinvestment to unlock ₹10 trillion. A 3-year privatization list & demand-based approach could boost valuations ahead of Budget 2026-27.

1.82 Lakh Tonnes of Legacy Waste in Karnal

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.

Goa's Bicholim Gets Pilot Biogas Plant for Waste-to-Energy

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 Row Over Biomedical Waste Collection Charges

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.

BMC's New Waste Fees & Fines Start Thursday

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.

GCC Unified Tourist Visa Launch Pushed to 2026

The GCC unified tourist visa, a single permit for six Gulf nations, is now set for a 2026 rollout. Saudi Arabia's tourism minister confirmed the delay, citing security and technical challenges. Discover the new timeline and impact.

Panchkula's Horticultural Waste Plant Project Moves Ahead

Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.

Gurgaon MCG hires 4 agencies for waste management

MCG Gurgaon initiates hiring of four separate agencies for zone-wise waste collection via GPS-enabled tractor-trolleys at Rs 6.65 crore. The move aims to streamline operations as CAQM flags delays in waste processing, setting a 2026 deadline for legacy wa

Ludhiana's ₹4.4 Cr Tender to Convert Waste to Biofuel

Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relaunches a ₹4.4+ crore tender to outsource horticulture waste management, aiming to convert 10-15 tonnes of daily waste into sustainable biofuel and curb illegal burning.

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