Gurgaon MCG fines Rs 14.10 lakh for GRAP violations
Gurgaon MCG imposes Rs 14.10 lakh fines on 274 violators under GRAP Stage IV. Actions target garbage burning, construction breaches, and dust control to combat very poor air quality.
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Chandigarh Mandates Waste Segregation, Penalty Up to Rs 13,500
Chandigarh MC enforces mandatory waste segregation. Mixed garbage will not be collected; fines from Rs 500 to Rs 13,500 apply. Learn the new rules to avoid penalties.
Jaipur's Cleanliness Drive: Locals Say Reality Differs from Claims
While JMC claims success in its Walled City cleanliness drive, residents of Ramganj and Kishanpole bazaars report piles of garbage and irregular waste collection. Is the effort only for tourists?
Panchkula AQI at 254, Garbage Burning Continues
Panchkula's air quality improved marginally from 'very poor' to 'poor' with an AQI of 254, yet health risks remain high as garbage burning continues unchecked. Read more.
Vadodara garbage EVs charged at ward office, contractor ordered to stop
A contractor in Vadodara used a municipal ward office's electricity to charge door-to-door garbage collection EVs, sparking controversy. The facility was ordered removed after a citizen spotted it. Read the full details.
Noida Residents Suffocate as Garbage Burning Turns Air Toxic
Noida residents face a severe health crisis due to rampant garbage burning. Citizens demand immediate government action to stop the toxic smoke choking the city. Read more.
Ludhiana to get 7 new waste compactors, cost Rs 4 crore
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans to install compactors at 7 new sites to tackle overflowing garbage. The Rs 4 crore project aims to fix waste management woes. Read details.
Begusarai Installs 317 CCTV Cameras for City Surveillance
Begusarai Municipal Corporation launches a 24x7 CCTV surveillance system with 317 devices at 98 points to curb littering, improve traffic, and aid police. Read more.
Mangaluru Waste Transfer Crisis Hits All 60 Wards
Mangaluru City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
Jaipur's Kathputli Nagar grapples with severe sanitation issues
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.
Patna Prepares for Swachh Survekshan 2025 Evaluation
Patna gears up for Swachh Survekshan 2025 with a focus on waste management and citizen feedback. Mayor Sita Sahu targets a 5-star rating and a Top 10 national rank. Read about the city's new initiatives.
MP Tewari Raises Dadumajra Garbage Crisis in Parliament
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari highlights the severe Dadumajra garbage crisis in Lok Sabha, demanding final clearance and urgent central intervention to resolve the mounting waste issue.
Delhi's 3,598 Garbage Fire Complaints Worsen Air Pollution
Delhi's fire department logs 3,598 garbage burning complaints till Nov 9, averaging 11 calls daily. Experts warn this open burning is a major, underestimated pollution source. Learn the risks and solutions.
K Annamalai, 500+ arrested in Tirupur garbage protest
Ex-BJP chief K Annamalai & 500+ protesters detained for opposing Tirupur Corp's garbage dumping in Iduvai. They announce black flag protest for CM Stalin's Dec 29 visit. Details inside.
Garbage piles up in Chennai's Ambattur as absenteeism probe fails
Despite a vigilance probe ordered by GCC, unauthorized absenteeism of sanitation workers in Chennai's Ambattur zone continues, leading to overflowing bins and irregular waste collection. Residents demand action.
Ex-TN BJP Chief Annamalai Arrested in Tiruppur Protest
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai was arrested in Tiruppur for leading a protest against garbage dumping in Iduvai. The demonstration follows residents' attempts to stop municipal trucks on December 16. Read the full story.
Mumbai's K East Ward: A Civic Crisis Deepens
Mumbai's K East ward faces a severe civic breakdown. From mountains of garbage to chaotic traffic, residents battle daily. Read about the political failures and activist pleas.
Monali Thakur climbs Zurich airport bin to retrieve ring
Singer Monali Thakur shared a hilarious video of climbing into a Zurich airport garbage bin at 4 AM to retrieve her lost diamond ring. Read the full story of her struggle and rescue.
Panchkula waste crisis: NGT orders ignored, garbage piles up
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Woman killed by PMC garbage truck in Patna, driver absconding
A 30-year-old woman died after being run over by a PMC garbage truck in Patna's Jakkhanpur Mor. The driver is absconding. Read the full details of the tragic incident and ongoing investigation.
Chennai's Thirumudivakkam suffers garbage, sewage, bad roads
Residents of Thirumudivakkam near Chennai endure hazardous roads, illegal garbage dumping, and sewage contamination. Local officials promise action. Read more about the civic crisis.
Religious Leaders in Mangaluru Push for Waste Management
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.
Ludhiana group fights air pollution, files complaint over garbage burning
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee escalates its fight against toxic air pollution, filing a formal complaint over illegal garbage dumping and burning. The group accuses officials of inaction, violating environmental laws and endangering public health. Re
India's Air Pollution: 25 Years of Known Causes, No Action
Despite clear causes for 25 years, India's air pollution crisis worsens. Delhi's winter script repeats as solutions are ignored. Read why science is sidelined in the fight for breathable air.
Ludhiana's Garbage Collection Fee Chaos Exposed
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.
Delhi CM: Pollution a legacy problem, govt taking steps
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.
UP Stubble Burning Rises 18.6%, Air Quality at Risk
Uttar Pradesh sees an alarming 18.6% rise in stubble burning incidents in 2025 vs 2024, worsening winter smog. Maharajganj tops list. Experts warn of shifting patterns.
PCB Resumes Garbage Collection at Pune's Clover Centre
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 Uses Drone Surveillance to Curb Illegal Waste Dumping
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
NGT Notices Punjab Over Waste Near Patiala Cremation Site
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.
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