waste management

Gandhinagar, March 26 – Gujarat's Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state's climate goals, officials said on Thursday.Developed by Banas Dairy under the guidance of Chief...

Bengaluru, March 26 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Bengaluru Development, outlined an ambitious plan on Thursday to ease congestion in Bengaluru, including the development of a township at Bidadi, elevated corridors, tunnel roads, and expansion of Metro...

Jammu, March 26: As part of a key environmental initiative, the Jammu Municipal Corporation, along with NGOs and volunteers, conducted a cleanliness and awareness campaign along the banks of the Tawi River during the Saag Visarjan (immersion of religious offerings).Teams set up help desks and...

Suva, March 26: India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met with Fiji's Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, on Thursday. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building."High Commissioner Suneet...

Ghaziabad (UP), March 24 RLD MLA Madan Bhaiya, who hails from Loni in Ghaziabad district, alleged on Tuesday that unplanned growth, illegal factories, and a poor drainage system are responsible for Loni being ranked as the most polluted city in the world.Activists based in Loni claimed that...

New Delhi, March 24 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) organized a walkathon in south Delhi on Tuesday as part of its "Dust-Free Delhi" campaign, with over 500 residents participating, officials said.The walkathon, led by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar, began at 7 am from DDA Park in...

Bengaluru, March 24 – Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Tuesday alleged widespread corruption in the implementation of the e-Khata system by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Ashoka alleged that a "scam" is operating...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government announced its budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday, earmarking ₹11,412 for local bodies as part of its push towards a "developed and green Delhi," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in her budget speech.In her speech, Gupta stated that the Delhi government has...

Gangtok, March 24 The Sikkim government carried out the disposal of seized contraband substances in the Namchi district on Tuesday, officials said.The District Level Drug Disposal Committee conducted the exercise using an incinerator facility, ensuring adherence to prescribed safety...

New Delhi, March 24 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the 2026-27 budget as a "green budget" on Tuesday, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable development and a cleaner environment, with 21% of the budget allocated to the initiative.According to the budget, 21.44% of the...

Bengaluru, March 24 – Leader of the Opposition and senior BJP leader, R. Ashoka, launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka government on Tuesday, alleging a complete collapse of civic administration amid the ongoing garbage crisis in Bengaluru.In a strongly worded statement, Ashoka said the...

Thane, March 23 Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao presented a budget of ₹6,221.12 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal, focusing on infrastructure, health, and education, without proposing any increase in municipal taxes.The budget was presented in the general body meeting held under Mayor...

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...

New Delhi, March 23 Reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), such as reducing tax rates on waste management services and biodegradable products, will accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly manufacturing, strengthen waste treatment infrastructure, and promote sustainable mobility solutions...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi generates nearly 11,862 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, while the processing capacity is 7,641 tonnes per day, leaving a significant waste-processing gap of around 4,200 tonnes, according to the Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26 presented on Monday.The total...

New Delhi, March 23 Funding for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has improved, but effective utilization and coordination among agencies remain key to translating these allocations into cleaner streets, better schools, and improved public health services, the Delhi Economic Survey...

Mumbai, March 22 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that in the coming decade, young innovators will not only address the deep-tech challenges facing the country, but also those of the world, especially the Global South and emerging economies.Delivering the concluding...

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved approximately 60 crore rupees to establish five Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants in urban local bodies, with the aim of improving waste management and generating clean energy. The decision was issued through a government order by the Municipal...

Amaravati, March 21 The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday approved a ₹60 crore fund for setting up five compressed biogas plants in select urban local bodies to operationalize bio-energy infrastructure based on municipal solid waste.The proposed projects will be implemented in...

New Delhi, March 20 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi announced on Friday an extension of contracts for 6,030 temporary workers until the end of April, ensuring salary payments that were previously at risk due to delays in their 89-day extension cycle.Addressing a meeting in the Shahdara...