Bengaluru at a Swachh Turning Point: 2025 Ranking Challenge
Bengaluru faces a crucial Swachh Survekshan 2025. After a slight rank dip, officials push for decentralized waste management and citizen action. Will the city clean up its act?
Bengaluru faces a crucial Swachh Survekshan 2025. After a slight rank dip, officials push for decentralized waste management and citizen action. Will the city clean up its act?
Hubballi-Dharwad hosts the 3-day Recon Expo-2026, a major real estate event with 150+ stalls. MP Jagadish Shettar & actress Rachita Ram inaugurated, offering plots, flats & home solutions. Explore now!
MCG Gurgaon awards 6-month, Rs 9.6 crore work orders for doorstep waste collection, highlighting continued reliance on temporary fixes. 400 vehicles to be deployed across four zones from Friday.
MCG Gurgaon awards Rs 9.6 crore, 6-month contracts to 4 firms for doorstep waste collection, a temporary fix as a Rs 327 crore 5-year plan awaits state approval. 400 vehicles deployed.
Goa Energy Development Agency hands over a biogas plant to Bicholim Municipal Council. The pilot project processes 1-50kg kitchen waste daily, producing biogas and manure. Read how this supports Goa's zero-waste vision.
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru inaugurates its own solid waste management facility to handle 24-26 tonnes of daily waste. A major step towards sustainability for India's busiest airports. Read more about this green initiative.
Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Jyoti Patil instructed an L&T manager to learn Kannada for public communication during a phone-in program. The mayor also addressed 22 civic complaints and announced plans to improve garbage collection.
A BJP worker's arrest in Karnataka's Hubballi leads to conflicting claims. Police say she undressed herself, while BJP alleges assault. Get the full details of the incident and ongoing investigation.
A BJP worker in Hubballi claims she was assaulted and stripped by police. The incident, linked to a voter list revision dispute with a Congress corporator, is under review by top police officials.
A BJP woman worker in Karnataka alleges she was stripped and assaulted by police during arrest in Hubballi. The incident sparks major political outrage. Read the full details.
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation's garbage vehicles are openly violating transport rules, with hanging bags and open trailers causing traffic hazards and spilling waste. Officials promise action.
Hubballi-Dharwad faces a severe garbage crisis as waste piles up in key localities despite HDMC deploying 270+ vehicles. Residents demand urgent action and a cleaner city.
Amritsar's Bhagtanwala dump gets new machinery to double waste processing capacity to 600 TPD, tackling legacy waste and improving city cleanliness. Read about the civic upgrade.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
A 15-year-old girl was sexually harassed by three minors in Hubballi. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Details on the incident and legal action.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Bengaluru launches a new waste management tender to tackle historic scams involving ghost workers and inflated bills. Will this cleanup drive succeed? Read our analysis.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation starts a doorstep e-waste pickup service. Citizens can now sell old mobiles, laptops & appliances for cash, ensuring safe recycling. Book your pickup today!
Discover how Bengaluru's sanitation heroes cleared 8-9 tonnes of New Year's Eve waste overnight. A story of civic responsibility and efficient waste management. Read more!
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation plans a dedicated dog shelter in Shivalli village to manage stray dogs from public areas, following Supreme Court directives. Read more.
A 36-year-old man in Hubballi allegedly strangled his 33-year-old wife to death following frequent arguments. Old Hubballi police have arrested the accused. Read the full story.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
A leopard sighting near Hubballi's airport road has caused panic. Forest officials deploy 11 CCTV cameras and 3 cages as residents demand urgent capture. Latest updates.
A tragic accident on Hubballi-Karwar road claims lives of a man and his 6-year-old son. An 8-year-old girl seriously injured. Police investigation underway.
A year after privatisation, Tambaram's waste management fails as non-functional vehicles lead to open dumping, raising health risks. Councillors demand urgent action.
Hubballi residents face daily chaos as protests over water, roads & Mahadayi project clog streets. Activists & police push for a dedicated protest zone to balance rights & public convenience. Read more.
Doctors, students, and activists in Hubballi continue their 103-day protest against the PPP model for a government medical college, demanding its withdrawal and full state control.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
MCD's standing committee delays signing for Okhla WTE plant expansion to 2,550 MT daily capacity, potentially impacting the March 2027 deadline for processing south Delhi's legacy waste.