New Delhi, March 30 The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which mandate the segregation of waste into four categories – wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste – will come into effect from April 1, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and...
New Delhi, March 30: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which integrate the principles of the circular economy and extended producer responsibility, will come into effect from April 1, with a specific focus on efficient waste segregation and management, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday...
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Dera Bassi (Punjab), March 29 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday that his party would form the next government in Punjab and turn the Mohali-Zirakpur-Dera Bassi-New Chandigarh-Kharar belt into a financial hub, like Mumbai and Gurugram.Addressing a rally...
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Bangalore, March 28 – The Bangalore South City Corporation presented its first budget for 2026-27 on Saturday, with a total allocation of ₹3,825.95 crore.This is the first budget since the creation of the Bangalore South City Corporation.Bangalore was divided into five municipal corporations...
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New Delhi, March 27 The New Delhi Municipal Council will enforce mandatory four-stream waste segregation at the source starting April 1, in line with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, as part of its efforts towards a cleaner and more circular urban system, officials said on Friday...
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New Delhi, March 26 – Eleven transformative solutions, led by the public sector, including two from India, demonstrating how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, were showcased in a new report on Thursday from the built environment consultancy Arup, supported by The Earthshot...
Ahmedabad, March 16 – The Gujarat High Court has praised the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for its efforts to curb the use of prohibited plastics in the city, officials said on Monday.The High Court suggested that other major municipal corporations in the state adopt a similar approach...
Bengaluru, March 12 The Karnataka government said on Thursday that it would convene a meeting of all concerned departments and Bengaluru legislators to address concerns over rising food contamination, including chemicals and heavy metals found in vegetables, milk, and poultry products...
Mumbai, March 6 – The Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, announced on Friday that the farm loan waiver scheme in the state's 2026-27 budget fulfills a promise made by the Mahayuti coalition ahead of the 2024 assembly elections.In his budget speech, Fadnavis, who holds the finance...
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, March 3 – The Mayor of Milisauti Town in Romania, Vasile Carare, held discussions with senior Gujarat government and municipal officials during a two-day visit to the state, focusing on smart infrastructure, e-governance, and riverfront development.Carare, accompanied by...
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Wayanad, February 28 – A disaster that devastated lives and landscapes in Wayanad has given rise to one of Kerala’s most ambitious rehabilitation efforts, spanning 49 hectares.On Sunday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the newly-built resettlement township near Kalpetta, a...
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New Delhi, February 27 A day before Punjabi singer Karan Aujla's India tour begins in the national capital, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) issued a notice to the organizers, stating that the health trade license obtained was not valid.The "Temporary Health Trade License" obtained for...
Thane, February 27 Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar has directed the civic administration to clean all drains in the city before the monsoon season, an official said on Friday.During a review of the Solid Waste Management Department's work at the Thane Municipal Corporation headquarters, she...
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New Delhi, February 25 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is showcasing its initiatives in solid waste management and sanitation at Municipalika 2026, which is currently taking place at Bharat Mandapam, according to an official statement.According to officials, the three-day...
New Delhi, Feb 21 The Supreme Court has stated that the current generation cannot afford to wait for further legislative refinement, given the "uneven" compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules across India and the persistence of existing implementation gaps.The court observed...
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Jammu, February 19 The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed grants amounting to Rs 74,690 crore for 13 departments, including Finance, Power and Housing.The grants were passed after extensive two-day discussions in the House.The Assembly also passed 19 supplementary...
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New Delhi, February 18 The South Zone of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi launched a standard operating procedure (SOP) for 'Zero Waste' colonies and institutions during a workshop held here on Wednesday, officials said.The event, titled "From Segregation to Zero Waste: Action Workshop", was...
Kochi, February 13 The Kerala High Court has directed the Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) to make all necessary and sustained efforts to ensure that the premises of the Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple are maintained in a clean, hygienic, and orderly condition at all times.The High Court directed...