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Toxic smoke engulfs Gurugram as Bandhwari fire lingers

Environmentalists and residents have expressed deep anger over the repeated incidents, calling them a direct consequence of gross negligence, inter-departmental apathy, and lack of proactive waste management

Smoke rising from a waste treatment plant on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road near Bandhwari village in Gurugram on Wednesday. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)

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Published on May 01, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

‘Waste mismanagement’ sparks inquiry at Palwal landfill

The allegations have prompted the deputy commissioner of Nuh, Vishram Kumar Meena, to order a fresh inquiry.

Illegally dumped waste around Aravalli hills as documented by activists calling for a probe. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2025 01:00 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Prayagraj Municipal Corporation deploys real-time monitoring for waste management

Additional Municipal Commissioner Deependra Yadav informed that door-to-door garbage collection is being done to ensure waste is picked up on time and not dumped on the roads.

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

LMC passes ₹4,304 cr budget, focus on sanitation, infra push

Mayor Sushma Kharakwal and municipal commissioner Inderjit Singh voluntarily reduced their discretionary funds, while the ward-wise allocation for corporators has been increased from ₹1.5 crore to ₹2.1 crore (including GST). This move is intended to enable faster execution of ward-level infrastructure projects.

Sanitation and waste management received the highest allocation in the budget. (Sourced)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

‘Bhandaras’ leave Gurugram choking on toxic waste: activists

In a recent incident in Sector 23A, a bhandara left behind heaps of food, plastic, disposable cutlery, which were dumped and set on fire

Openly dumped styrofoam tablewares. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Spice of Life | Small steps can make big difference for humanity

Leaving Earth in real like Sunita Williams or imaginatively is an occasion to remember how important it is to come back because it is the only place for us to live in the vast and endless universe.

Sunita Williams looking at Earth from Space Station. (NASA)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:39 PM IST

ByAjay Verma

Will garbage fee mean fewer 'blackspots' in Bengaluru?

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 03:53 PM IST

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Bengaluru’s waste warriors: How circular economy model is changing lives

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Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:46 PM IST

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PMC plans fogging system after protest over stench, air pollution at & around Hadapsar waste transfer station

According to solid waste management department officials, contractors will be required to install two portable anti-smog guns with a minimum range of 25 metres as well as nozzles placed at a height of at least 6 metres and spaced no more than 1.2 metres apart

The project also includes building an automatic tyre washing bay to prevent dirt and dust from spreading onto public roads, and handling the operation and maintenance of the entire system for five years. (HT)

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Published on Apr 07, 2025 05:58 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Garbage piles, traffic chaos outside Bengaluru’s iconic Lalbagh spark outrage

Bengaluru residents expressed outrage over garbage accumulation near Lalbagh Botanical Garden, with complaints about poor waste management across the city.

Several users took to social media platform X, sharing photos that showed garbage trucks lined up and piles of waste dumped outside the park.(X/@Sharmilakharab)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 12:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Amid fire hazard concerns,local commissioner inspects Mohali dumping ground

The local commissioner observed that the disposal work was moving at a slow pace. He advised the workers to proceed swiftly, highlighting that a fire outbreak would be challenging to control

The local commissioner appointed by the Punjab and Haryana high court visited the Mohali Phase 8 dumping ground on Friday to verify the progress of disposal work. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Greater Noida’s Ecotech 3 to get RCC drains, water pumps

The decision was taken following a recent meeting between industrial business association representatives and authority officials

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:46 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Delhi to have centre for real time air, water quality monitoring: Govt

This centre (ICCC) will do real-time monitoring of various environmental parameters like air quality, water quality, noise levels, waste management etc, said the chief minister during budget speech

The BJP government in Delhi has made a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>506 crore provision for the environment and forest departments, of which <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>422 crore has been allocated for various schemes, projects and programmes. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo (File))

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

LMC unveils people-friendly measures: Boost for cleanliness and infrastructure

Executive committee approves proposed budget of ₹4236.63 crore for 2025-26; proposed expenditure at ₹3254.96 crore, with significant allocations for cleaning services, drainage and public lighting maintenance

Mayor Sushma Kharkwal and municipal commissioner Indrajeet Singh during the meeting at LMC office in Lucknow on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana garbage woes: Green tribunal summons mandi board DGM

The board’s counsel, however, submitted that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) had been signed with the municipal corporation (MC) and a static compactor had been installed to collect and transport waste to the Tajpur dump; an awareness drive was launched to discourage the use of single-use plastics, the counsel said

Petitioners allege rules not being followed, single-use plastics being sold openly at the wholesale vegetable market on Bahadur Ke Road in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Massive fire at Mohali garbage dump chokes areas in 2-km radius

Though no casualty was reported, the incident raises concerns over fire safety lapses and its risk to public health

Three fire tenders were pressed in to service and the fire was controlled. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2025 09:11 AM IST

ByAarya Kumari, Mohali

Fresh contract for firm hired to clear Bandhwari landfill

Despite its poor track record, the agency has now been selected as one of two contractors for a new ₹90.1 crore project to process 1.4 million MT of waste at the landfill. This decision has sparked outrage among local residents and environmental activists, who argue that more competent agencies should have been given the contract

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has awarded a new work order to a private waste management agency despite the firm failing to complete its assigned job at the Bandhwari landfill earlier. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:42 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Chandigarh MC slaps 165 challans for violation of solid waste rules

Of the total 165 violators, 43 were fined for using plastic carry bags, 68 for littering, 52 for non-segregation of waste, and one each for construction and demolition waste, and horticulture waste; challans ranging between ₹500 to ₹20,000 were imposed on different categories of defaulters

Many shopkeepers were found violating the municipal solid waste rules during the inspection drive of Chandigarh MC. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

PCMC seeks suggestions for ‘Swachh Survekshan’

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has urged residents to give feedback for ‘Swachh Survekshan 2024’

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Published on Mar 15, 2025 07:41 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Truce talks gain pace as mayor, corporators remain at odds

Kharkwal’s decision to organise a Holi get-together on Wednesday was an attempt to reconcile with the corporators. However, only 25 of the 108 corporators took part in the meet-up.

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Delhi: Singhola waste site to be flattened by Aug, Bawana landfill to turn ‘green’

MCD informs NGT that Singhola waste site will be cleared by August 2025; Bawana landfill will transform into green space post-processing.

The landfill site at Singhola in Delhi. (HT Archive)

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Published on Mar 11, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Open dumping continues to raise a stink in Lucknow

Two agencies are hired for door-to-door collection and transportation of the garbage to transfer stations and the Shivri plant.

A garbage heap near Nirala Nagar in Lucknow on Sunday (Deepak Gupta/HT)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ludhiana: ‘Up efforts to curb waste flow into Buddha Nullah’

PEDA officials are directed to speed up the establishment of a bio-gas plant at the Tajpur Road Dairy Complex to ensure proper waste management

Buddha Nullah pollution has been a long-standing issue for the locals. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Haryana orders inquiry, forms SIT to probe illegal dumping in Aravallis

Haryana’s environment minister Rao Narbir Singh has directed officials to visit the dumping sites and the alleged processing facility in Palwal

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:31 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

MCG fines 4 sanitation firms ₹7.4L for lapses in waste mgmt

MCG’s inspection teams found garbage dumped on roadsides in areas managed by the penalised contractors.

Besides penalising contractors, MCG is also working on enhancing waste collection efficiency, increasing the number of garbage collection vehicles, and ensuring timely door-to-door waste pickup. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 04, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gurugram

Chandigarh MC accused of falsifying Dadumajra landfill data, HC seeks response

During the resumed hearing, the division bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sumeet Goel considered arguments on two applications filed by petitioner advocate Amit Sharma—one in January and another in February 2025

After hearing both sides and reviewing the applications, the high court directed Chandigarh MC to file a reply in response to the application filed in February, while the other application filed in January will be taken up separately. (iStock)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Lucknow: The ball in your court! Step up for a cleaner city

To improve its ranking, LMC has launched a three-pronged strategy—an online survey, door-to-door outreach, and the “Vote for City” campaign. Officials aim to collect responses from at least 25% of Lucknow’s 38 lakh registered residents, with 25,500 responses already submitted.

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByAnimesh Mishra, Lucknow

Congress slams BJP’s resolution letter for Gurugram civic polls

Congress district in-charge Karan Singh Dala alleged that BJP’s mayoral candidate faces resistance from residents of gated societies

Congress’ mayoral candidate for Gurugram, Seema Pahuja, with senior leaders. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

HT Interview: ‘Gurugram needs real solutions, not political promises’

Gurugram’s infrastructure has not kept pace with its rapid urban expansion. Our roads are choked with traffic, and haphazard urban planning has only made the situation worse. My plan includes improving public transportation, creating better last-mile connectivity, and addressing key bottlenecks in coordination with the traffic police and civic agencies

Congress’ candidate for Gurugram mayor Seema Pahuja and senior leader Vardhan Yadav during the election campaign at Badshahpur near Sector 77 in Gurugram on Friday. (PARVEEN KUMAR)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

HT Interview: ‘Participation of citizens will be key in Manesar Municipal Corporation ’

Yadav’s campaign has resonated with voters annoyed with long-standing civic issues. She believes that Manesar needs an independent voice rather than a party-backed candidate

Dr Inderjeet Yadav, an independent candidate for the mayor’s post in Manesar during the campaign at Fazalwas village in Manesar, on Friday. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

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Environmentalists and residents have expressed deep anger over the repeated incidents, calling them a direct consequence of gross negligence, inter-departmental apathy, and lack of proactive waste management

The allegations have prompted the deputy commissioner of Nuh, Vishram Kumar Meena, to order a fresh inquiry.

Additional Municipal Commissioner Deependra Yadav informed that door-to-door garbage collection is being done to ensure waste is picked up on time and not dumped on the roads.

In a recent incident in Sector 23A, a bhandara left behind heaps of food, plastic, disposable cutlery, which were dumped and set on fire

Leaving Earth in real like Sunita Williams or imaginatively is an occasion to remember how important it is to come back because it is the only place for us to live in the vast and endless universe.

Will garbage fee mean fewer 'blackspots' in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru’s waste warriors: How circular economy model is changing lives

According to solid waste management department officials, contractors will be required to install two portable anti-smog guns with a minimum range of 25 metres as well as nozzles placed at a height of at least 6 metres and spaced no more than 1.2 metres apart

Bengaluru residents expressed outrage over garbage accumulation near Lalbagh Botanical Garden, with complaints about poor waste management across the city.

The local commissioner observed that the disposal work was moving at a slow pace. He advised the workers to proceed swiftly, highlighting that a fire outbreak would be challenging to control

The decision was taken following a recent meeting between industrial business association representatives and authority officials

This centre (ICCC) will do real-time monitoring of various environmental parameters like air quality, water quality, noise levels, waste management etc, said the chief minister during budget speech

Executive committee approves proposed budget of ₹4236.63 crore for 2025-26; proposed expenditure at ₹3254.96 crore, with significant allocations for cleaning services, drainage and public lighting maintenance

Though no casualty was reported, the incident raises concerns over fire safety lapses and its risk to public health

Of the total 165 violators, 43 were fined for using plastic carry bags, 68 for littering, 52 for non-segregation of waste, and one each for construction and demolition waste, and horticulture waste; challans ranging between ₹500 to ₹20,000 were imposed on different categories of defaulters

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has urged residents to give feedback for ‘Swachh Survekshan 2024’

Kharkwal’s decision to organise a Holi get-together on Wednesday was an attempt to reconcile with the corporators. However, only 25 of the 108 corporators took part in the meet-up.

MCD informs NGT that Singhola waste site will be cleared by August 2025; Bawana landfill will transform into green space post-processing.

Two agencies are hired for door-to-door collection and transportation of the garbage to transfer stations and the Shivri plant.

PEDA officials are directed to speed up the establishment of a bio-gas plant at the Tajpur Road Dairy Complex to ensure proper waste management

Haryana’s environment minister Rao Narbir Singh has directed officials to visit the dumping sites and the alleged processing facility in Palwal

MCG’s inspection teams found garbage dumped on roadsides in areas managed by the penalised contractors.

During the resumed hearing, the division bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sumeet Goel considered arguments on two applications filed by petitioner advocate Amit Sharma—one in January and another in February 2025

To improve its ranking, LMC has launched a three-pronged strategy—an online survey, door-to-door outreach, and the “Vote for City” campaign. Officials aim to collect responses from at least 25% of Lucknow’s 38 lakh registered residents, with 25,500 responses already submitted.

Congress district in-charge Karan Singh Dala alleged that BJP’s mayoral candidate faces resistance from residents of gated societies

Yadav’s campaign has resonated with voters annoyed with long-standing civic issues. She believes that Manesar needs an independent voice rather than a party-backed candidate

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