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Manesar residents allege garbage burning, sewage dumping near Sector 81 homes

People allege waste has been dumped and burnt for months, filling neighbourhoods with smoke and foul odour. Civic officials say they will inspect the site. (HT)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 04:08 am IST

Greater Noida residents flag burning garbage, dry leaves incidents

“We are conducting enforcement drives and action is being taken wherever violations are found. Bulk waste generators, agencies and establishments have been directed to ensure scientific disposal and processing of waste instead of burning it in open spaces, as such incidents also affect nearby residential areas and air quality,” said Greater Noida authority’s additional chief executive officer Shrilakshmi VS in a statement on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 14, 2026 05:48 am IST

BMC empowers junior supervisors to enter housing societies, penalise garbage burning

iMumbai, India - February 05, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) takes action against littering, public unhygienic conditions, and illegal hawkers on footpaths at Rajawadi Junction in Ghatkopar (N Ward), as part of a drive by the Solid Waste Management Department in Mumbai, on Wednesday. in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 05, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 06, 2026 06:24 am IST

CAQM pulls up officers over ‘gaps’ in Grap implementation

CAQ issued instructions to the pollution boards to identify officers responsible for “non-compliance (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 03:54 am IST

Gurugram: MCG fines 274 violators 14.1 lakh in a week

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said controlling air pollution is among the civic body’s top priorities. “All Grap directions are being implemented strictly.
Published on Dec 24, 2025 07:06 am IST