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.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addresses air pollution and infrastructure as inherited challenges at HT Summit. Learn about the government's sustained efforts to tackle Delhi's environmental crisis.
Explore Rahul Bhattacharya's novel 'Railsong', a coming-of-age tale set against India's socio-political history through the lens of the Indian Railways and Bombay. A deep dive into bureaucracy, caste, and change.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
Dehradun Municipal Corporation launches drone surveillance to monitor illegal garbage dumping at 88 vulnerable points. Real-time action aims to clean the city faster. #Dehradun #CleanIndia
National Green Tribunal issues notices to Punjab authorities over illegal garbage dumping near Ghalori Gate cremation ground in Patiala. Committee formed to inspect and report within a month.
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.
Delhi's Urban Development Minister inspected 7 garbage hotspots in Hari Nagar, directing MCD officials for immediate cleanup and permanent solutions to tackle waste management issues.
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.
Mumbai's historic B Ward, a Congress stronghold, battles chronic garbage accumulation, water supply problems, and parking chaos despite ongoing redevelopment. Residents and leaders voice concerns.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals over 87% of reserved train tickets are now booked online via IRCTC. Learn about the tech upgrades ensuring secure and efficient booking.
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.
UPCC leader Mukund Tiwari alleges Prayagraj's sanitation system has collapsed as workers are diverted to SIR campaign, leaving garbage piles and public anger rising. Authorities have been urged to act.
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.
Eight students fell sick in Chhattisgarh's Kanker after toxic fumes from a nearby health centre entered their school. Parents demand inquiry into medical waste disposal negligence.
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.
A non-functional escalator at Varanasi Junction left a differently-abled passenger struggling, raising serious questions about railway infrastructure accessibility. Read more about this concerning incident.
Southern Railways will provide bed sheets and pillows in sleeper class coaches starting January 1, 2026. Available on 10 express trains, the service costs Rs 50 for complete set. Book your journey now!
Nagpur Municipal Corporation will completely stop dumping garbage at Bhandewadi yard from January 2024 with new waste processing plants. Learn how the city aims for 100% scientific waste disposal.
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.
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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.
Chhattisgarh High Court disposed of a drug abuse PIL after police reported 67 NDPS cases, ₹6 crore property freeze, and massive drug destruction in Bilaspur. Read the full story.
Nagpur faces severe construction waste management crisis with ₹1.58 crore fines collected. Learn how improper debris disposal affects citizens and what NMC is doing.
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.