...
...
[

mpcb news

]

MPCB says Mercedes-Benz Chakan plant flouts rules

MPCB claimed in a series of posts on X that a surprise inspection on Friday found the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant at Chakan in violation of pollution control guidelines. (HT)
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 05:52 AM IST

MPCB directs Dehugaon Municipal Council to install STPs at Kapur, Ghat nullahs

The notice stated that the council is responsible for the river pollution and why action should not be taken against them. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:20 AM IST

My daughter has 40% visual impairment: Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar's father

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar was shunted from Pune district administration.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 08:02 AM IST

MPCB issues closure notice to manufacturing unit in Pune after plastic seizure

The unit has not obtained an extended producer responsibility (EPR) certificate from the competent authority. It has not obtained plastic registration under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 11, 2024 10:31 PM IST

Indrayani river pollution: MPCB initiates legal action against three local bodies

According to the notice, the Wadgaon Nagar Panchayat and Talegaon-Dabhade Municipal Council are discharging through a nearby nullah three and 19 MLD of untreated sewage water, respectively. The local bodies have failed to provide sewage treatment plants (STPs) to treat 100% domestic effluent, causing pollution in the rivers. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:10 AM IST

MPCB seize 300 kg of plastic from a manufacturing unit in Kondhwa

The unit earlier obtained consent from the board for plastic manufacturing and it is valid up to September 31, 2024. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 06:08 AM IST

MPCB issues show-cause notice to Kondhwa slaughterhouse

In March, residents of the Wanowrie-Kondhwa area complained about waste being kept at the slaughterhouse premises for too long and the foul odour emanating from it. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:32 AM IST

PCMC shuts down eleven illegal RMC plants

A senior officer from PCMC, on anonymity, said the complaints were received on the SARATHI portal and even written complaints and the squad from the environmental department visited these plants. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 06:26 AM IST

MPCB issues closure notice to industrial unit in Dehugaon for flouting pollution norms

Dehugaon industrial unit during MPCB inspection was found operating sans environmental clearance from the board. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:10 AM IST

Amid worsening air quality MPCB initiates action against stone crushing plants in Pune

A total of 34 units (18 stone crushing plants and 16 ready mix concrete plants) have been inspected by the officials. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 08:48 PM IST

MPCB issues closure notice to pharmaceutical unit involved in drugs case

MPCB issues closure notice to Kurkubh-based factory after drugs were seized on February 20. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 06:42 AM IST

Blame game continues over Indrayani river pollution

Earlier in November a massive layer of toxic foam was observed on the sacred Indrayani river for a few days. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 06:52 AM IST