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.
Guwahati hosts Post Malone, marking Assam's concert tourism policy debut. Over 20,000 tickets sold, boosting local economy and homestay bookings. Details inside.
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.
Guwahati traffic police issues regulations for Post Malone's concert on Monday at Veterinary College ground. The event marks Assam's first major concert under its new tourism policy.
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.
Technical glitches & operational issues led to 7 IndiGo flight cancellations & major delays at Guwahati airport, stranding passengers for up to 12 hours. Details on affected routes & airline's response.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Guwahati's traffic signals are overrun by nearly 1,000 child beggars, creating safety risks. Despite rescue drives, a severe shortage of shelter homes forces children back to the streets. Discover the city's struggle.
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.
Guwahati successfully processes nearly 12 lakh tonnes of legacy waste from Boragaon dumping ground, reclaiming 6.36 acres near Ramsar site Deepor Beel through biomining. Urban forest planned using Japanese Miyawaki method.
Corporation of City of Panaji successfully managed festival waste through vendor partnerships and strategic cleanup efforts. Learn how they transformed cleanliness.
Panchkula's horticultural waste disposal plant remains stalled in tendering process for over 6 months, causing untreated waste piles across residential sectors. Mayor reveals interim measures.
New Town Kolkata gets 950 new waste bins as NKDA tackles 90 tonnes daily garbage. Agency hired for waste transport to Dhapa as waste set to triple soon. Read more.
Municipal Corporation officials conducted surprise inspection at Bhagtanwala dump site. Review focuses on waste disposal efficiency and environmental compliance. Read latest updates.