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Maharashtra: Foetus, organs found dumped in roadside trash in Daund, probe on
In Daund, ten glass containers filled with this biomedical waste were discovered discarded in the trash by the side of the road early in the morning.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:51 PM IST
PTI |
IIT Guwahati researchers devise system to remove ammonium from wastewater
The new system claims to not only offer a sustainable solution but also cut down on energy consumption compared to traditional wastewater treatment methods.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Amid protests, Haryana CM puts plans for Daulatabad landfill site on hold
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday instructed the local administration and the corporation to look for an alternative site to process waste
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Dwarka e-way residents oppose new site for waste
All RWAs of the Dwarka Expressway protested against this unplanned move by the Haryana government. Farmers, residents, home buyers, investors, village Panchayats took part in the protest
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Tourists and the growing mountain of trash in Himachal
Manali’s waste treatment plant, can handle 20 to 30 tonne of garbage daily, but receives 70 to 100 tonne
Published on Jul 02, 2024 01:25 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
DC Sawhney gets open garbage dump cleared
In the video doing rounds locally on social media, people can be seen complaining about the garbage being dumped at the site. People can also be seen pointing to a dumping spot nearby, but instead say that the garbage was being thrown out in the open
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
MCG assures action, penalties against those dumping waste
Under the SWEEP program, the district administration and MCG are working at a rapid pace to improve cleanliness across the city. Garbage vulnerable points, secondary garbage collection points, roads, alleys, and public places are being cleaned regularly, officials said
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 05:28 AM IST
BMC using space under Amar Mahal Flyover as trash dumping spot
A BMC vehicle was observed dumping waste under the Amar Mahal flyover in Chembur, adding to the already significant heaps of waste there. The site, filled with everything from wires and demolition debris to broken furniture, wood pieces, and abandoned khatara cars, poses a significant hazard
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Haryana chief secretary asks people to take part in Gurugram cleanliness campaign
At the meeting, the chief secretary directed MCG officials to ensure beautification of the city and said it should be their priority to ensure fair treatment for sanitation workers
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Three lakh metres of waste turned into 12-acre park in Lucknow
Built at a cost of about ₹375 lakh, the Rastriya Prerna Park is being developed by the Lucknow Development Authority
Updated on May 23, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Animesh Mishra, Lucknow
Waste-line of 5 Gomti ghats reduced by 25000 MT: Greens
Kudiya Ghat, Peepe Wala Pul, Mankameshwar Ghat, Jhule Lal Vatika and Shyam Mandir revived with the support of LMC, says founder of ‘Go For Gomti’
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks ‘concrete action plan’ to fix Delhi’s garbage woes
The court was hearing a petition on pollution in Delhi filed by environmental activist and lawyer MC Mehta in 1985
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 04:38 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Process to flatten Delhi’s landfills slowest at Ghazipur, fresh dumping goes on
An MCD report said that of the 28 million tonnes of legacy waste at Delhi’s three landfill sites, 11.9 million tonnes was cleared since July 2019
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 05:26 AM IST
In Lucknow’s waste-side story, plastic peril paints grim picture
Nearly 300 metric tonnes of plastic waste is generated in Lucknow every day -- a five-fold jump from 59 tonnes in 2015 that poses a threat to human health, depletes nutritional quality of soil and raises concerns about the long-term environmental impact
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Patients face inconvenience as staff burn waste in open at Aundh Chest Hospital
The hospital caters to patients suffering from severe chest disease and Tuberculosis (TB). It is the only hospital in the district which has an indoor facility for TB patients
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
India’s solar waste may reach 340kt by 2030: Report
Around 67% of this solar waste is expected to be generated in five states: Rajasthan (24%), Gujarat (16%), Karnataka (12%), Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Ludhiana MC fails to meet deadline, only 50% waste cleared in Jamalpur dump site
The MC officials said that they have been able to clear 2.70 lakh metric tonnes of old waste from the dumpsite that covers about 51 acres due to the new garbage being dumped there every day; as a result, another 5 lakh metric tonnes of waste has piled up at the site during in the last two years
Published on Mar 11, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
NGO flags dry waste burning in Ludhiana
PAC member Kapil Arora, claimed “I have highlighted this issue multiple times and this is the particular spot where large number of dry waste and plastic is gathered every second day
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 06:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Clean sweep post fest: Eco socs of Delhi University pull up their socks
Students who're part of their colleges' environment clubs and societies are conducting cleanup drives in the wake of thefest season at DU's North Campus.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 03:43 PM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Eateries get notice from Noida authority for dumping untreated waste into drains
If these 31 outlets fail to give a satisfactory reply in the next 15 days, Noida authority will impose heavy penalties on them
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Blame game on as garbage dots southern sectors of Chandigarh
Though Chandigarh residents blame garbage collectors for dumping the waste along the forest area, the municipal corporation officials said when garbage collectors refuse to pick up unsegregated waste, people dump the garbage on roads and in gardens
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 10:06 AM IST
Vaishali Mehta, Chandigarh
PCMC collects ₹70,500 fine from offenders for illegal dumping of waste at Pavana riverbank
PCMC environment department has received complaints of trucks, tractors, dumpers, and tempos allegedly dumping debris and waste at the Pavana riverbank
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
101 guide to lymphatic drainage: Self-care tips to expel waste, toxins from body
Here's a basic self-care guide that can be highly effective in supporting the lymphatic system’s functions and enhance waste elimination from your body
Published on Jan 11, 2024 07:28 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
E-cruises for Ayodhya, Kashi flagged off promoting inland waterways
One of the e-cruises is destined for Ayodhya, while the other will reach Kashi before the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 05:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
‘What we are leaving behind in hills’: IFS officer's post on Atal Tunnel village
The officer highlighted the influx of thousands of vehicles passing through the Atal Tunnel and questioned the responsibility of visitors.
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 08:20 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Leftover food: Reheat and live to tell the tale
We waste food all the time, not just during festivities. But it's easy to plan your meals and reuse cooked food safely.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 12:27 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Kidney donation: Prerequisites for a kidney transplant, who can donate and more
Read on to know what is a kidney transplant, who can be a potential organ donor, what are the prerequisites for a kidney transplant and how it is done
Published on Dec 23, 2023 06:43 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
‘Nuisance fee’: BMC levies fines to have a cleaner Mumbai
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started imposing ‘nuisance fines’ on people for offences that include debris on roads, hawkers/vendors creating a nuisance, shops throwing waste outside, among others
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 07:00 AM IST
BMC warns vendors of police case if they dump flowers on road
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a two-day ultimatum to flower market vendors in Dadar to clean up waste or face fines and police complaints. The BMC has provided waste dumping facilities, but some vendors find it easier to dump waste on the road. The excess flower waste is being recycled into fertiliser or incense sticks. Despite low sales, 70 to 80 truckloads of flowers are still being wasted daily, causing public anger. Some individuals are capitalising on the dumped waste by cleaning and selling the flowers.
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 08:02 AM IST
Sabah Virani, Mumbai
Goa cabinet approves policy to extract ‘value ore’ from mining dumps
Goa has several mining dumps scattered around the countryside, made of topsoil and other low-grade mud, that were rejected by miners who were only interested in the higher-grade ore
Published on Sep 15, 2023 05:05 PM IST
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