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    NGT Directs MCD to Present Waste Management Plan for Ghazipur

    New Delhi, April 9 – The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to submit a time-bound action plan for clearing legacy waste and managing daily waste at the Ghazipur landfill site.A bench comprising Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert...
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    Haryana's Progress on NGT Waste Management Directives

    Chandigarh, April 9 – Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the state's progress in complying with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday.Chairing the meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring, accurate reporting, and...
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    NGT Issues Notices Over Tree Destruction in Ghaziabad Forest

    New Delhi, March 31 – The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government, and various authorities regarding alleged widespread environmental degradation in the Sai Upwan city forest in Ghaziabad, where it is claimed that nearly 70,000 trees have been...
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    Efforts to Tackle Bhalswa Landfill Continue, with LG’s Direction

    New Delhi, March 30 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the Bhalswa Landfill on Monday to review ongoing bioremediation work, noting improvements over the past year and emphasizing the need for sustained efforts.According to the official statement, the LG emphasized that...
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    Zero Landfill Fires, Legacy Waste Reduction: Delhi's 2025 Survey

    New Delhi, March 23 According to the 2025-26 Economic Survey presented in the Delhi Assembly by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday, the number of landfill fires in Delhi dropped to zero in 2025, compared to 159 in 2017.The survey stated that a detailed protocol is now in place for...
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    Delhi's Waste Management: Contracts and Quantities

    New Delhi, March 13 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has stated that private contractors are responsible for collecting municipal waste from households, markets, and streets in its South, Central, and West zones.The MCD said this in a communication issued to several private companies...
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    Improving Delhi's Roads and Sanitation Ahead of Summer

    New Delhi, March 6 To combat dust pollution and improve sanitation across the national capital ahead of the summer, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has deployed 52 street sweepers, water sprinklers, and over 600 workers, while also accelerating road repairs.Officials stated that 52...
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    Gurugram-Faridabad Waste Project Update - Legacy Removal Target Set

    Chandigarh, February 25 Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel on Wednesday said that the legacy waste from the Bandhwari landfill, located on the Gurugram-Faridabad border, would be completely removed by March 2027.He said that the Gurugram Municipal Corporation has so far disposed of...
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    MCD Budget Under Scrutiny: Discrepancies and Waste Management Concerns

    New Delhi, February 16 The Congress on Monday criticised the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over its 2026-27 budget, alleging that it is trying to "conceal and suppress facts" while failing to address the capital's mounting civic challenges.Addressing a press conference here, Delhi...
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