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.
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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.
Odisha Police Bust Illegal Arms Racket, Arrest Two
Bhubaneswar SCU arrests two arms suppliers from Dhenkanal, seizes 11 firearms including carbine. Weapons sourced from Bihar, Jharkhand. Major crackdown on interstate illegal arms trade network.
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.
Delhi Minister Inspects Hari Nagar Garbage Hotspots
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.
Mumbai's B Ward Faces Persistent Civic Issues
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.
Panchkula DC Takes Strict Stand Against Illegal Construction
Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan issues a stern warning against illegal construction. Authorities will take strict action, including sealing properties. Read the full details.
Indian trucker held in US after crash kills newlyweds
Rajinder Kumar, an Indian national who entered the US illegally, faces homicide charges after a crash in Oregon killed a couple married just 16 days. ICE has issued an immigration detainer.
Pune's Clover Centre Garbage Crisis Sparks Health Fears
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.
36 Illegal Shops Demolished on BSL Land in Bokaro
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Prayagraj Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Heaps, Blocked Drains
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.
20 Vehicles Seized in Panchkula Illegal Mining Crackdown
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Gurgaon wastes Rs 129 Cr, garbage piles remain
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.
Shivakumar: Determined to End Bengaluru's Garbage Mess
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.
7 Bangladeshi Women Convicted for Illegal Stay in Pune
A Pune court has convicted seven Bangladeshi women for illegal entry and stay. The judge ordered their deportation after converting their jail time into a sentence. Read the full details of the case.
Chennai Playground Becomes Illegal Garbage Dump
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.
Punjab farm fires plummet 90%, season ends with 5,114 cases
Punjab's stubble burning season concludes with a dramatic 90% reduction in farm fires compared to 2022. Only 5,114 cases were reported this season, marking a major environmental victory. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Farm Fires Drop 53%: Just 4 Cases Reported
Punjab reports dramatic 53% decline in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. Only 4 farm fires recorded on Saturday as harvesting season ends. Read the complete district-wise analysis.
Guwahati shelter faces 3-year sanitation crisis from GMC bins
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's Failed Waste Management Tenders
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.
BMC adds 30 new mini garbage compactors in Mumbai
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.
Vadodara workers seize garbage vans over unpaid wages
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.
Jaipur sanitation workers end 3-day strike after JMC talks
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.
Garbage piles up at Pitex venue in Amritsar before expo
Massive garbage accumulation at Amritsar's Pitex expo venue sparks cleanup emergency. Municipal Corporation orders immediate action ahead of international trade fair.
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