Follow Us on Google News Gurugram, April 27 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG), on Sunday, imposed a penalty of Rs 2.75 crore against two private agencies for not disposing of waste as per the target at the Bandhwari landfill site in Gurugram. Along with this, the Haryana Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Minister, Vipul Goel, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, April 24 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar, undertakes widespread implementation of Bio-toilets to promote eco-friendly waste management. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Thursday … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gurugram, April 18 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has issued fines against those who violate the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Under this initiative, the Swachhata teams of the MCG imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on nine Bulk Waste Generators (BWG) on Thursday. According to the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi and reviewed the progress of remediation work and assessed the current environmental and infrastructural conditions. After assessing progress of the work, the Minister also planted a sapling at the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, April 12 (IANS) Treading a new path, the Kerala government has made a major breakthrough in addressing public opposition to waste treatment plants through a combination of transparent communication, site visits, and community engagement. The state’s strategy was unveiled at the ongoing Vruthi 2025 Conclave, which has not only … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the growing issue of textile waste, calling it a major global challenge, and praised efforts being made in India to tackle this environmental threat. Addressing the 120th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ PM Modi said, “Textile … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, March 27 (IANS) The toxic waste of the Bhopal gas tragedy will now be incinerated in 72 days with a burning rate of 270 kg per hour at a private facility in Pithampur, Indore. The state government on Thursday submitted a status report on the ‘trial run’ in the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its report presented to the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, expressed concern over waste management in urban areas and the poor performance of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in collecting the solid waste management charges and undertaking steps … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) In a serious lapse at the state-run Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital, a waste collector mistakenly removed 17 patient specimens, believing them to be plastic waste. The incident, which occurred around noon on Saturday, has prompted a police investigation. According to reports, the specimens were left … Read more