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NHRC monitor reviews Gurugram sanitation, waste management measures

Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:36 IST

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)

Push for solid waste management, roads in Lucknow Municipal Corporation’s ₹4,692.71-crore budget

The LMC budget earmarks <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>271 crore for road construction and repairs

Published on Feb 22, 2026 23:16 IST

Ghaziabad: 150 people booked for ‘stone-pelting’ at protest against waste plant in Loni

After the FIR, the farmers said that they will also approach the police with a complaint, alleging that 18-20 people suffered injuries after the lathi-charge by police. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 16, 2026 23:40 IST

2 police constables injured in stone-pelting during protest over waste plant in Ghaziabad: Cops

Notably, the process to set up a solid waste management plant in Mirpur village by the Ghaziabad municipal corporation is underway, and residents of nearby villages are against it. (HT Archive)

Published on Feb 15, 2026 23:42 IST

MCM to launch drone survey to curb garbage dumping in Manesar

Drone surveys will be conducted to identify garbage dumping hotspots and construction and demolition (C&D) waste sites. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 11, 2026 22:04 IST

Ludhiana: F&CC clears over 50 proposals, waste mgmt may cost ₹1k crore

Municipal corporation officials stated that Ludhiana has around 95 wards with an estimated population of nearly 20 lakh, generating a large quantity of solid waste daily. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Feb 5, 2026 21:40 IST

Steeper fines for civic offences under new bye-laws

Steeper fines for civic offences under new bye-laws.

Published on Feb 2, 2026 23:50 IST

Illegal dumping of waste: NGT raps Sirhind civic body, PPCB

The NGT also criticised the PPCB, pointing out that although environmental compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.23 crore was imposed on the municipal council for violations between July 2020 and September 2025, no effective steps were taken to recover the amount.

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Published on Jan 29, 2026 21:32 IST

Polluter pays principle, new definition of bulk waste generator in new waste management rules

Bulk waste generators include entities with a floor area of 20,000 square metres or more, or water consumption of 40,000 litres per day or more, or solid waste generation of 100 kg per day or more.

Published on Jan 29, 2026 02:22 IST

Govt mandates 4-way sorting trash for large commercial, residential entities

Large waste generators produce about 30% of all city waste, a government statement on the new rules said. (HT Photo/Parveen Kumar)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 13:47 IST

Special inspection team to assess waste management facilities across Maha cities

Pune, India - Sept. 9, 2017: Ashok Kamble (R) and Anita Kamble from SWaCH collects garbage from a housing society at Chandani Chowk in Pune, India, on Saturday, September 9, 2017. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/ Hindustan Times)To go with Shivani Singh's story (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 02:30 IST

Yamuna Action Plan review flags untreated sewage, waste lapses in NCR

Tanker operators face challans and FIRs as authorities tighten monitoring of drains feeding Najafgarh and ultimately the Yamuna. (HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 02:41 IST

Air pollution in focus at citizens’ meet in Bandra-Khar

Air pollution in focus at citizens’ meet in Bandra-Khar

Published on Jan 10, 2026 01:06 IST

Chandigarh: 16 residents penalised after trash inspection by MC

The MC has appealed to citizens to cooperate with civic authorities and adopt responsible waste disposal practices. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 9, 2026 03:34 IST

Review meeting held in Gurugram to boost Yamuna Action Plan implementation

Officials were directed to maximise the use of treated water from STPs, particularly for green belts and parks. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 5, 2026 01:58 IST

Potholes, bad roads, AQI govern citizens’ charters

Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation headquarters (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 3, 2026 24:34 IST

Commercial waste collection MoU among agendas cleared

Collectors are strictly prohibited from demanding money directly from shop owners (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 31, 2025 02:36 IST

Nagpur, Thane municipal corporations report highest gaps in waste generation & processing in Maha: Affidavit to NGT

As per the affidavit, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has recorded the highest cumulative gap in the state, amounting to 1,052 metric tonnes of waste per day that remains unprocessed. (HT)

Published on Dec 28, 2025 22:16 IST

Palwal waste management tender faces probe amid allegations of violations

When asked about the matter, municipal council officials denied any wrongdoing on their part.

Published on Dec 23, 2025 22:46 IST

As part of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0: Students sensitised with solid waste mgmt practices in Chandigarh

In this series, around 50 students from Ankur School, Sector 14, visited the Pink Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Centre and the Solid Waste Management Plant on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 18, 2025 23:26 IST

PMC spent ₹74,752 cr in past nine years but civic woes persist

Over the last nine years—nearly four of them under administrative rule—PMC has spent more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>74,752.09 crore across key departments, including roads, water supply, drainage, solid waste management and development works. (HT FILE)

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 03:24 IST

Mulund moves closer to getting a golf course

Mumbai, India - October 09, 2024: Dumping ground Mulund, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, October 09, 2024. ( Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times )

Published on Dec 11, 2025 24:16 IST

PMC cracks down on bulk waste generators failing to process wet waste

Bulk waste generators, whether residential or commercial, are responsible for treating wet waste at their level. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 17:14 IST

Bengaluru officials to fine and book criminal cases against those who burn waste

The new initiative in Bengaluru will allow authorities to fine offenders up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh and impose five years potential jail time for burning garbage. (HT)

Published on Nov 16, 2025 12:23 IST

Delhi CM carries out surprise checks in Tehkhand and Tughlakabad

The CM has directed ministers and senior officials from all departments to intensify sanitation efforts across the city. (HT photo)

Published on Nov 14, 2025 23:46 IST

Delhi HC refuses to stay order removing airport zone from MCD waste management tender

The airport zone covers the Indira Gandhi International Airport terminals, air traffic control area, in-flight catering facilities, and Aerocity.

Published on Nov 11, 2025 24:00 IST

Pune district adopts ‘Indore Model’ for solid waste management in municipal councils

The move is also aligned with the upcoming Pune Grand Cycle Tour in January 2026, a global event planned for next year, under which the district aims to ensure that major urban centres maintain high cleanliness standards. (HT)

Published on Nov 5, 2025 22:22 IST

Dadumajra landfill: Chandigarh pollution committee flags poor waste mgmt with NGT

The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee submitted that though treated effluent quality has improved, it still remains on the higher side. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Published on Nov 3, 2025 01:40 IST

Mohali mayor calls special meet to tackle mounting garbage crisis

The agenda note circulated for the meeting states that two major garbage processing plants at Shahimajra, near Phase 5, and Jagatpura, near Phase 11, are facing fierce opposition from surrounding residents. (HT)

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Published on Nov 1, 2025 02:18 IST

Chandigarh: MC asks PGI to clear property tax dues worth ₹13 crore

PGIMER assured adherence to solid waste management rules as a bulk waste generator and agreed to furnish details regarding bio-medical waste compliance. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Oct 31, 2025 03:00 IST

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