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.
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.
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.
Greg & Dawn Williams pledge $401 million to Michigan State University, the largest gift in its history. A major boost for MSU athletics, NIL ventures, and academic programs. Details inside.
Lords Mark Microbiotech receives prestigious NABL accreditation, validating its diagnostic quality. The company announces a major expansion plan to set up 200 labs and 2000 collection centres nationwide. Read more about this healthcare milestone.
GMCH-32 faces penalty for ignoring solid waste rules, while Panjab University moves to comply. 17 of 19 bulk waste generators now process waste properly. Read the latest.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation formalizes partnership with Safai Saathis, distributes sanitation kits. Mayor and Commissioner praise their role in keeping the City Beautiful clean. Read more.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Dr Randeep Guleria reveals how Delhi-NCR's toxic air silently attacks the heart, brain & kidneys, demanding a national strategy. Learn the signs and long-term risks.
Gurgaon's civic body, MCG, has initiated a fresh six-month contract for door-to-door waste collection starting Jan 2026, costing over Rs 12 Cr. This marks over 18 months of temporary fixes as a long-term solution remains delayed. Residents express frustra
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.
Dr Radhika Radhakrishnan's pencil sketch at Soorya Art Festival reimagines Michelangelo to highlight deceased organ donation. The exhibition runs until Friday at Ganesh Art Gallery.
A kidney donated at Bengaluru's Manipal Hospital was discarded after a minor laceration. The incident highlights the critical organ shortage, with over 4,700 awaiting transplants in Karnataka. Read more.
Kerala HC hears committee's warning against public appeals for organ donors. Panel suggests anonymous online platform and streamlined process. Next hearing on Dec 12.
Dr M K Mohandas resigns as K-SOTTO nodal officer after state govt sought explanation for his critical Facebook post on organ donation programme. Read the full story.
A 55-year-old woman from Melur, declared brain dead after a road accident, becomes a life-saving hero. Her donated kidneys, liver, and corneas give a new lease of life to four patients across Tamil Nadu hospitals.
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
A Haryana man's family turns tragedy into hope as organ donation saves three critically ill patients and restores vision for two others. Historic first liver transplant at PILBS.
Bengaluru's innovative textile recycling program transforms waste into wealth, creating jobs for waste-pickers while addressing India's 7 million tonne textile waste problem. Discover how this circular economy model works.
Noida's innovative Jungle Trail Park opens Monday, featuring 700+ animal sculptures from 500 tonnes of iron scrap. Experience this unique waste-to-art attraction at Rs 120 entry fee. Visit now!
Pune hospitals grapple with severe blood shortage, forcing surgery cancellations. Donations drop 50% while demand surges 30%. Learn how you can help save lives.
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.
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.
India's digital organ donation registry achieves 4.54 lakh pledges since September 2023 launch. Maharashtra leads while Delhi ranks 15th. Discover the state-wise trends and age patterns shaping this life-saving initiative.
Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao urges universities to effectively implement Nasha Mukt Bharat and organ donation campaigns through a walkathon in Mangaluru. Join the movement for a drug-free India.
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske reveals alarming stray animal disappearances in Thane, urges municipal and police investigation into alleged organ harvesting. Stay informed about city safety.