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Delhi: MCD asks bulk waste generators to register on new platform
MCD said the new software provides a streamlined and user-friendly system for BWGs to ensure compliance with waste management regulations
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Ludhiana: ₹77-crore projects launched for better solid waste management
One project will come up in Jamalpur and the other in Jainpur for bio-remediation of over 21 lakh metric tonnes of waste. The plants/facilities are expected to be set up in the city between two and four months.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Citizens demand written assurances from candidates in Wadgaonsheri constituency
One of the primary demands centres around equitable water distribution. Citizens demand that candidates ensure every part receives an equitable share of water and that the state government annually increases the water quota in line with Pune’s population growth
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Gurugram: HC paves way for waste mgmt firm to resume ops
The conflict dates back to January 2024, when the Haryana government issued a preliminary notice to Ecogreen for alleged irregularities in its services
Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Avoid middlemen in getting building plans passed: Ludhiana MC chief
Addressing a press conference regarding the development works being taken up in the city at MC zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Monday, MC commissioner stated that every step is being taken to facilitate the residents at large.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:10 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
New Gurugram DC to focus on traffic, road safety
Ajay Kumar, a 2013-batch IAS officer, succeeds Nishant Kumar Yadav, who has been transferred to serve as the DC of Chandigarh
Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Ludhiana: MC struggling with waste segregation
Officials aware of the developments say more than 22 static compactors have been installed in Ludhiana and over 20,280 rickshaws and 350 e-rickshaws are deployed daily to collect garbage from households; despite the efforts, waste collection continues without proper segregation
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:40 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreeet SinghBMC mulls over imposing solid waste management tax on citizens
BMC plans a solid waste management tax to fund waste services, potentially collecting ₹100 crore annually, pending legal review and post-elections decision.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 06:42 AM IST
SC tells MCD: Share steps taken for solid waste management
The new projects include a 3,000 tpd waste-to-energy plant at Narela-Bawana, and a 2,000 tpd waste-to-energy plant at Ghazipur
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Noida: District Ganga panel directs snapping of power supply to illegal units on floodplains
The committee has also directed the authorities to identify and address open dump sites near riverbanks and floodplains besides mapping of solid and plastic waste hot spots.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida/greater Noida
IIT-K pilot project: Premier inst to provide KMC roadmap for solid waste disposal
IIT Kanpur scientists are creating a solid waste management roadmap for Kanpur, aiming for statewide implementation, in collaboration with local authorities.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Delhi LG nod gives MCD chief power over projects exceeding ₹5 crore
Officials said the order granting the authority to the MCD commissioner came after the LG office sent at least two reminders to the Delhi government
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:28 AM IST
{NGT-appointed} Ludhiana: Court commissioner takes stock of solid waste management
The court commissioner has been conducting inspections since Wednesday and has visited several key locations. The inspection concluded on Thursday.
Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:43 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Waste sorting at home a weak link in Swachh Bharat
Experts said the despite reporting a high rate of segregation of waste, only a few cities have a robust system of sorting trash at source
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Going ahead for Swachh Bharat
The Swachh Bharat Mission celebrates 10 years of progress in sanitation, but faces challenges in sustainability and waste management. More public engagement is needed.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:57 PM IST
After slums, AAP vows ridding P’kula of Jhuriwala dumping site
AAP candidate Prem Garg says a modern waste disposal plant will be set up to help make Panchkula a zero-landfill city
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
55% of waste segregated at source, MCD tells SC
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, mandate complete segregation of waste at source, but the idea is yet to be implemented as intended on ground
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Mayor questions MCD’s waste collection claims, seeks response to queries
Oberoi cited complaints from councillors across MCD wards, and complaints that waste collection agencies are failing to carry out daily door-to-door collection
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:41 AM IST
PMC makes GPS tracking of transport of refuse-derived fuel mandatory
The aim is to ensure scientific disposal of RDF as required by the central and state pollution boards
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Greater Noida authority to rope in experts for different departments
The authority has given a month’s time for those who want to apply for the job and work with the authority
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Ganeshotsav: PMC collects 5.59 lakh idols, 7.06 lakh kg nirmalya
Over 3,970 civic staff were deployed to clean roads and collected 167 tonne of garbage from procession routes, including Laxmi Road, Kumtekar Road and Tilak Road
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:10 AM IST
New Ludhiana MC chief takes over, asks wings to set 100-day targets
A 2016-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Aaditya Dachalwal on Monday took charge as the municipal corporation (MC) commissioner and asked the MC wings to set 100-day targets.
Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:06 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
No end in sight for garbage issues at veggie market in Ludhiana
While the state government has been fined ₹1,000 crore for failing to manage solid waste in several districts, Ludhiana being a key contributor, the Mandi Board in Ludhiana seems unaware of the seriousness of the issue.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 09:50 PM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreet SinghPMC recovers ₹3.26 crore from 57,000 persons for dirtying public places
The official said that health inspectors and squad members have been given the authority to levy fines on those not following hygienic norms
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:36 AM IST
PMC to install GPS on garbage vehicles
Recently, residents filed a police case against PMC after they found the latter’s vehicles carrying waste from Yawat to be handed over to a company at Daund
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Ludhiana MC chief encourages students to spread awareness about solid waste management
On International Day of Clean Air, MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi encouraged students to promote solid waste management and air quality solutions in Ludhiana.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 10:09 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
3 booked for duping sweeper of ₹10L over civic job for son
The police said the man, Rajesh Purabia, worked as a sweeper for 12 months in 2016-17 at the Almeida Park BMC chowki in Bandra West, but wasn’t paid for it
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 07:46 AM IST
PMC to set up 550 static iron tanks for Ganesh idols immersion
Constructed water tanks are being readied at 22 main ghats in the city where citizens queue up to immerse the idols, said officials
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Ghaziabad civic body allots funds for projects to tackle solid waste, bad air
Officials said about ₹128 crore was approved for works related to solid waste management while ₹19 crore was earmarked for improving air quality
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
Ludhiana: MC floats ₹55cr tender for waste processing plant
The municipal corporation (MC) on Sunday floated a ₹55.3-crore tender for building and running a plant to process 700 tonnes of garbage every day, officials said.
Published on Aug 25, 2024 10:13 PM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreet Singh