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sanitation news

4 vehicles fined for dumping garbage in Greater Noida’s Zeta-1

Illegal dumping of waste collected from residential societies continues to be a major sanitation and environmental concern in Greater Noida. (HT Photos)
noida news
Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:00 am IST

Turning organic waste into agricultural inputs

Possibly over a million people, most of them Dalits and many of them women, remain engaged in forms of manual scavenging and sanitation labour, removing human excrement with their bare hands, carrying it on their heads in baskets lined with sack material. (HT Archive)
opinion
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 08:15 pm IST

MCG to launch two-day citywide cleanliness drive on Environment Day

Authorities will document waste sites, upload before-and-after photos and track clean-up efforts through a dedicated portal. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:58 am IST

Gurugram locals flag garbage woes as team finish cleanliness audit

Locals flag sanitation issues in Sector 23A, seen on Saturday, as Swachh Survekshan survey concludes in Gurugram. (HT Photo)
gurugram news
Published on May 31, 2026 08:35 am IST

Mohali: Nayagaon vote for basic amenities

Across several wards, overflowing drains, damaged internal roads and garbage accumulation remained among the dominant concerns raised by voters. (Sant Arora/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on May 27, 2026 06:02 am IST

Chandigarh: BJP, Congress councillors put united show in protest against the executive

The contract was extended initially in September 2025 for three months. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 27, 2026 05:06 am IST

Noida gears up for annual cleanliness survey ranking

The contractors have to personally inspect sanitation works regularly at their respective work sites and ensure that the sanitation workers are dressed in uniforms, said officials. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on May 11, 2026 03:32 am IST

PCMC standing committee clears proposals covering sanitation, infra, healthcare & education

Several infrastructure and civic works across wards were approved. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 05:16 am IST

MCG orders strict push on sanitation, roads, pollution control in Gurugram

Plan includes division-wise surface parking to curb illegal parking; focus on reducing congestion and easing traffic flow across city roads. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 04:18 am IST

Make way for Clog-Zilla: Rachel Lopez writes on fatbergs

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In American illustrator Nathan T Wright’s children’s book, The Adventures of Fatberg (2015), the stinky sewer blockages are imagined as friendly, misunderstood creatures.
art culture
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 02:58 pm IST

LG reviews MCD works, calls for time-bound action on sanitation, encroachments

LG reviews MCD works, calls for time-bound action on sanitation, encroachments
delhi news
Published on Apr 17, 2026 06:40 pm IST

2 sanitation workers die after toxic gas exposure while cleaning sewer in Nuh

Police carrying out rescue work on Wednesday. (HT)
gurugram news
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 06:27 am IST

HT Interview: New Gurugram DC outlines plan on traffic, pollution, drains

Singh stresses tackling interconnected civic issues holistically, using technology, monitoring and sustained interventions to ensure long-term improvements across sectors. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 14, 2026 06:55 am IST

Delhi CM takes stock of sanitation, waste management issues

Officials were instructed to redevelop nearly 1,000 public toilets and urinal blocks operated by the MCD to improve hygiene facilities (HT archive)
delhi news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 04:08 am IST

Centre disburses ₹332-crore grant to Punjab rural bodies

In February 2026, the central government had also released a basic grant (untied) of ₹222 crore to rural local bodies in Punjab.
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:40 am IST

Reporter’s Diary: Despite online outcry, Faridabad civic woes linger

Illegally dumped waste on a stretch near Ballabhgarh Bus Stand as seen during HT’s visit on March 13. A nearby area was also flagged by the “Faridabad intern” (biased indian) on X. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 23, 2026 07:28 am IST

Sanitation security and kidney stones in women

Research on sanitation insecurity in India has found that women often deliberately reduce water consumption or delay urination because toilets are distant, unsafe, or lack privacy. Surveys conducted after household toilets were installed have found that a large majority of women reported no longer needing to restrict food or water intake once a private toilet became available. (Shutterstock)
opinion
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:52 pm IST

‘Smart city’ tag questioned as viral ‘Faridabad intern’ posts flag civic gaps

Residents report foul stench, stray animals and repeated dumping; civic body plans ₹720 crore waste contract pending state nod. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:19 am IST

Ladakh L-G inspects Leh market, heritage areas; calls for infra upgrade

Ladakh L-G inspects Leh market, heritage areas; calls for infra upgrade
others
Published on Mar 15, 2026 07:33 pm IST

Noida RWA body to hold citywide cleanliness drive on March 15

Residents will also be encouraged to adopt waste segregation practices, reduce plastic use and maintain cleanliness in public spaces. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 05:42 am IST

Noida CEO takes action against staff for shoddy work

The CEO removed six sanitation workers and withheld salary of some staffers not working properly. The inspection covered sanitation work, drains, roads, civic maintenance and encroachments. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 05:38 am IST

NHRC monitor reviews Gurugram sanitation, waste management measures

At Bandhwari, 3.62 million tonnes of legacy waste processed so far, with the rest targeted for clearance by Feb 2027, officials told the NHRC team. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Feb 26, 2026 07:06 am IST

Chandigarh MC to collect garbage from markets, hotels; 100 staff hired

Municipal Coporation, Chandigarh (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 19, 2026 03:48 am IST

NDMC ramps up security, launches clean-up drive for upcoming India-AI Impact Summit

NDMC ramps up security, launches clean-up drive for upcoming India-AI Impact Summit
delhi news
Published on Feb 14, 2026 07:00 pm IST

MC launches Swachh Rankings for Chandigarh schools

Schools will be assessed under parameters including visible cleanliness, source segregation, litter bins, on-site composting, toilets, IEC and aspirational indicators, RRR centres, environmental sustainability, eco-clubs and single use plastic ban. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 04, 2026 08:50 am IST

Bihar budget thrust on urbanisation, UDHD gets ₹15,237cr allocation in annual budget

Bihar budget thrust on urbanisation, UDHD gets ₹15,237cr allocation in annual budget
patna news
Published on Feb 04, 2026 03:26 am IST

25 fall ill in Indore town days after water contamination deaths

As health officials mobilize resources, the district administration is taking urgent measures to ensure safety and improve sanitation in Indore. (PTI)
india news
Published on Jan 23, 2026 02:55 pm IST

Sewage, stagnant wastewater on roads: Residents flag health risks in Noida’s Sadarpur

According to officials, garbage reaching the FCTS centre has been directed to be dumped directly into compactors, and dumping of waste on roads or open ground has been prohibited, with responsibility fixed on the health department in case of violations. (HT Photo)
noida news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 06:06 am IST

A wake-up call from Indore for India’s cities

True urban public health rests on less visible foundations — safe water, resilient infrastructure, and accountable governance. (PTI)
opinion
Published on Jan 06, 2026 12:16 pm IST

Ludhiana: No lessons learnt: Even poor Swachh Survekshan score doesn’t spur action as MC yet to plug gaps in garbage lifting

Heaps of waste lying in a green belt area in Model Town in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 05, 2026 03:48 am IST
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