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.
Susan Dell's historic $6.25 billion pledge for US kids gets sidelined as social media erupts over her changed appearance. Experts weigh in on possible cosmetic procedures.
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.
Alluri Sitarama Raju district introduces a Rs 10 stickering deposit system to eliminate plastic waste at Borra Caves, Araku Valley, and other key tourist destinations. Learn how this initiative works.
Olympic legend Simone Biles gets candid about her breast augmentation surgery and recovery on TikTok. She also hints at her future plans post-Paris. Read her full story.
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.
Tamil Nadu's Meendum Manjappai initiative gets a boost as yellow cloth bags will be sold at half price via vending machines in Chennai from February. TNPCB drives eco-friendly shift.
Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd. strengthens its manufacturing portfolio with Jyoti World, a new division offering advanced plastic engineering, thick-wall molding, and precision machining for diverse industries. Discover how this move positions the company for
Jyoti World, a Jyoti CNC Automation arm, strengthens India's plastic engineering sector with advanced materials, thick-wall molding, and precision machining. Discover how this supports 'Make in India'.
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.
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.
IIT Bhilai scientists create a sustainable polymer from industrial sulfur waste, removing over 80% of water pollutants. A major boost for India's clean water missions. Read the full story.
A new study finds alarming microplastic levels in Madagadakere lake sediments, tracing pollution back to 1975. Researchers warn of human impact on sensitive ecosystems. Read more.
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.
Massive fire erupts at plastic recycling godown in Jhansi's Rai Vihar Colony. 12 fire tenders, including Army units, control blaze. No casualties reported. Read full details.
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!
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.
The 32nd National Handicrafts Fair in Prayagraj bans plastic, features 156 stalls across 20 states. Visitors urged to bring jute bags. Entry fee ₹30. Dec 1-10.
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.
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.
Pune Municipal Corporation's ambitious Vishwa 2025 waste management initiative faces resident complaints in Vimannagar pilot. Read about the operational challenges and integration issues with SWaCH workers.
Pune's Jyoti Savitrichi Lekare event celebrated 235 waste pickers' children who passed 10th and 12th standards, highlighting their resilience and KKPKP's educational support. Read inspiring success stories.