CAG: Karnataka Delayed Flood Management Plan
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Star hotels, malls & gated communities in Chennai illegally dump over 100 tonnes of waste daily in GCC bins, causing overflow & straining resources. Authorities lack surveillance to track violators.
Religious leaders in Mangaluru resolve to end open dumping via awareness. They plan campaigns from institutions, SWM at religious centres, and a strict plastic ban. Read more.
Antony Waste Handling Cell's subsidiary secures two large 7-year BMC contracts for 1,250 MTPD waste handling in Mumbai, boosting revenue visibility. Stock movement eyed.
HSBC India strengthens its footprint in Madhya Pradesh with a new Indore branch, focusing on wealth management and premium banking services for the region's growing affluent segment.
Punjab govt reports 12 urban bodies struggling with solid waste processing. Chief Secretary seeks 3 months to bridge the gap. NGT monitors compliance with 2016 rules.
Indore launches a massive urban renewal drive, targeting 16,056 new flats under PMAY 2.0 to become slum-free in five years. Learn about the ₹2,200 crore project and its impact.
Indore Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 2 crore Waste Cloth Processing Plant at Devguradia Trenching Ground. The PPP project will convert textile waste into reusable yarn, generating monthly revenue and boosting the city's 'Waste to Wealth' model. Read
A special CBI court in Indore sentences 10 accused in the Vyapam Patwari exam scam to 5 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
The Centre announces the Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative to provide financial and technical aid to hill states battling massive plastic waste from tourism. The plan targets visible improvements by early 2026.
Indore witnessed a grand wedding as BJP MLA Golu Shukla's son tied the knot. The celebrations featured a Rs 70 lakh fireworks display and a temple ceremony. Read more about the city's talk-of-the-town event.
The entrance to Hubballi city on Kusugal Road, a key national highway, is now an open waste dumping ground. Residents blame HDMC's negligence for the growing pile of domestic and construction debris, spoiling the city's aesthetic appeal.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected the Dadumajra dumping ground, reviewing scientific waste clearance & MRF centres. He directed officials to expedite work and transform the site into a green zone for public health relief.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation fines a Sector 15B resident Rs 13,401 for dumping waste in public. MC chief warns against littering, urges citizen cooperation for cleanliness.
Indore's Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site, sees a 50% drop in migratory birds as water hyacinth covers 150 acres. Experts warn of ecological collapse and threat to its protected status. Read more.
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Indore accelerates efforts to save Sirpur Lake from sewage-fueled water hyacinth. A new 20-MLD STP and phytoremediation aim to restore the Ramsar wetland. Read about the rescue plan.
A static waste compactor in Ludhiana's Books Market remains unused for over two years due to low-hanging electricity wires, exposing poor planning and crippling city waste management. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd awards a massive Rs 1,052 crore C&D waste contract to a single agency, raising concerns over enforcement and monitoring capacity. Read the full story.
Greater Chennai Corporation cancels tender for privatizing waste management in zones 4 & 8 after finding gaps in bids. Residents urge GCC to proceed with outsourcing for better services.
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore faces severe disruption for 5th day. Indigo cancels 125 flights, affecting 50,000 passengers. SMS alerts help reduce terminal chaos. Read for details.
Indore district administration shifts focus to identifying 194,208 unmapped voters after achieving 100% SIR target. Final electoral roll to be published post objections process. Read more.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation enhances city sanitation by deploying 30 new mini tippers for efficient door-to-door waste collection. Learn how this initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health.
Indore police arrested three individuals in separate drug busts, recovering brown sugar and MD worth over Rs 2.2 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Family of Constable Priya Yadav, who died by suicide in Indore, meets police. Details emerge of her past marriage, recent relationship, and the events leading to her death. Read the full investigation.
Massive IndiGo flight cancellations in Indore cause a cab shortage, forcing rental operators to hike fares by Rs 3-4 per km. Stranded passengers face long road journeys. Read the full story.
IndiGo's operational crisis at Indore's Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport intensifies, with 100+ cancellations in 4 days. Passengers face long waits, last-minute cancellations, and soaring airfares. Details inside.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
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.
NGT takes action against Punjab authorities for major waste handling violations in Sangrur. PPCB ordered to inspect sites and report by Feb 26, 2026. Read the full story.