waste management

Panaji, February 18 – Utpal Parrikar, son of the late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, has stated that his initiative, “Ami Panjekar” (We Panjimkars), is an independent citizens’ forum aimed at addressing civic issues in the upcoming elections for the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP)...

In Jammu, Commissioner Devansh Yadav of the Jammu Municipal Corporation conducted a thorough inspection of Ward Nos 49 and 74, covering Narwal, Bathindi, Sunjwan, Chowadi, and surrounding areas, to assess sanitation standards and address illegal encroachments.During the visit, the Commissioner...

Bengaluru, February 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned BJP MLAs and leaders on Wednesday that the ESMA (Essential Services Maintenance Act) would be imposed and garbage would be dumped in front of their houses if they obstruct garbage disposal in the city."Please behave...

Bengaluru, February 18 – Responding to BJP MLAs preventing garbage trucks from dumping waste at designated sites in their constituencies, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, lashed out at the opposition on Wednesday, alleging that...

Bengaluru, February 18 – Tension gripped the outskirts of Bengaluru city after more than 300 garbage trucks heading towards Doddaballapur were stopped by local residents and BJP leaders on Wednesday, opposing the dumping of waste in the region.According to local sources, the trucks were...

New Delhi, February 18 With the Swachh Survekshan-2025 scheduled for March by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched an inspection drive ahead of the annual cleanliness survey to assess preparedness across all municipal zones...

Gorakhpur (UP), February 17 Integrating economic progress with environmental protection through a "Sanatan model of development" can help India regain its status as a Vishwaguru, water conservationist, and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner, Rajendra Singh, said at a seminar here on Tuesday...

Patna, February 17 Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said on Tuesday that his department is taking steps to establish more biomedical waste disposal facilities across the state.He made the statement while responding to a starred question by independent MLC Maheshwar Singh in the Council...

Hyderabad, February 17 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to give top priority to cleanliness in the municipal corporations of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri.The Chief Minister announced that he would conduct surprise field inspections and made it...

February 17, New Delhi – The U.S. government has labeled Cuba a "failed nation," citing shortages of jet fuel and basic resources that are hindering operations, including flights.U.S. President Donald Trump stated that officials, including Marco Rubio, are in discussions with Cuba to address...

New Delhi, February 17 – Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a CM-Shri School in Sarojini Nagar on Tuesday and launched the CM-Shri Schools project in 75 city schools, assuring the increased use of AI tools to improve students' learning...

Fatehgarh Sahib, February 17 Suspicious pieces of meat, packed in bags, were found in a drain in Sirhind, Punjab, on Tuesday, and the police have appealed to the public to refrain from spreading rumors.The incident occurred near the Kushth Ashram in the city, and upon receiving information, a...

New Delhi, February 17 – India's shift towards a circular economy in agriculture aims to transform "waste into wealth." According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, the country's 350 million tonnes of annual agricultural residues have the potential to generate over 18,000 MW of power...

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...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 16 – In a significant step towards accelerating innovation from the laboratory to the market, the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) will formalize multiple technology transfer agreements with industry partners at a...

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the general coaches of trains will now be cleaned to the same standard as first-class coaches.Speaking at a press conference on Railway reforms in New Delhi yesterday, Mr. Vaishnaw said that initially, 80 long-distance trains will be...

New Delhi, February 14 More than 2 lakh people are expected to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, and arrangements have been made for smoother traffic flow, especially for students in the national capital during the mega event, government officials said on Saturday.Speaking to reporters...

New Delhi, February 13 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi passed the overall budget of ₹17,583 crore for 2026-27, with sanitation receiving the highest allocation of ₹4,797.78 crore.Leader of the House Pravesh Wahi presented key budget details, including new initiatives ranging from property...

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...

Panaji, February 13 Stakeholders have raised objections to the Goa government's proposed Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), aimed at curbing rising plastic pollution in the coastal state, stressing that it will have adverse consequences for locals, tourists, and retailers.Officials have defended the...