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Panchkula: Lack of basic amenities troubles MDC residents
Addressing a press conference on Friday, the RWA pointed out issues like rise in petty crime, lack of proper waste disposal and non-functional streetlights plaguing Sector 4, Mansa Devi Complex (MDC), Panchkula
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 10:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Mohali: Finally, GMADA earmarks two sites for garbage disposal
The garbage from Sectors 88 and 89, Mohali, will be dumped at a site in Sector 95, and that from Aerocity and IT City at a vacant site near a private university in Sector 101
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
MCG to handover wards 19 and 35 to citizens for sanitation upkeep
MCG officials remarked that this initiative will not only improve sanitation but also instil a sense of pride and responsibility among residents
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Leena Dhankar
MNNIT to offer help in battling waste disposal at Mahakumbh venue
Initial phase of talks between the experts of MNNIT and Mela officials had already been completed in this regard, officials aware of the development said.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Pollution panel asks Chandigarh administration to install iron nets along N-Choe
During a January 3 inspection, the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee observed that solid waste was being dumped along the N-choe’s bank
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Mohali trash hill: HC seeks affidavits from MC chief, local bodies secy
The Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered Mohali municipal corporation to provide personal affidavits on waste disposal measures in the city. The court also directed the corporation to address issues raised by the Punjab Pollution Control Board and ensure no financial troubles in taking remedial measures. The court expressed concern over the corporation's lack of compliance and indolence in waste management. The corporation has been given suggestions for remedial measures at the Phase-8B dumping site.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Surender Sharma, Chandigarh
IIT Madras & Tel Aviv researchers develop aerogel adsorbent to remove pollutants
According to IIT Madras, this graphene-modified silica aerogel removes over 76 per cent of trace pollutants (PPM level) in continuous flow conditions.
Published on Oct 30, 2023 05:18 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Waste Nightmare: 20L metric tonnes of untreated garbage at Shivri plant stifle Lucknow
This looming environmental catastrophe has raised alarms among environmentalists, who assert that authorities are turning a blind eye to the health and ecological dangers posed by this massive accumulation of waste at the Shivri facility.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 12:18 AM IST
Gurugram residents aggrieved over solid waste mismanagement
Residents demanded that the waste concessionaire agreement for solid waste management be amended or terminated to comply with Solid Waste Management Rules 2016
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 10:22 PM IST
MCG to streamline solid waste management project
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) plans to install CCTV cameras at all 35 secondary waste points in the city to ensure timely collection of waste. The move comes after complaints from residents regarding poor waste management and irregular garbage collection. The MCG commissioner has directed officials to expedite the work and ensure that all agencies meet their set targets within a stipulated timeframe. The CCTV cameras will be installed after tenders are floated later this month and the entire system will be linked with the integrated command and control centre (I-CCC) within three months.
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 11:46 PM IST
LMC, Ecogreen trade charges over solid waste management in Lucknow
The press statement also says that Ecogreen has the intention to work and wants to continue as per the terms of the contract. However, it needs timely payments.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 10:48 PM IST
Recycling our poop to grow food more sustainably
Growing food with help of our repurposed excrement may not ring with gourmet promise, but in some places around the world it is slowly becoming a thing - again.
Published on May 13, 2023 03:33 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Waste not collected for past two days, Gurugram turns a dump yard
This is due to a dispute between the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and its waste collection concessionaire Ecogreen Energy over non-payment of dues
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 11:42 PM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
December 2024 deadline for closing waste dumps in Delhi
Chief secretary Naresh Kumar directed that 100% segregation of waste at source be achieved by December 2024 at all 272 wards in Delhi
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 05:05 AM IST
Bada Mangal in Lucknow: Organisers for green, eco-friendly ‘bhandaras’ this year
Lucknow Municipal Corporation has partnered with civil society organisations to promote clean and green community feasts during Bada Mangal. The initiative aims to limit waste like plastic and thermocol plates, polythene bags, and water bottles generated after the community feast. Lucknow-based NGO Mangalman has roped in 100 such organisations that are planning to host eco-friendly community feasts across Lucknow on the first Badamangal. The NGO has also invited people to register on its website for free to avail tips and help on waste disposal.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 01:07 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
PMC budget jumps 1K times in 159 years, but problems still abound
The PMC budget has risen many times since its inception and area under it has also grown significantly. However, residents of the city, especially those in old localities, are still struggling for clean potable water, a reliable sewage system and freedom from the problems of water logging during monsoon, says corporator Kamlesh Singh
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:59 AM IST
World Environment Day 2022: Easy fixes to make your house eco friendly
A greater need for energy is linked to the depletion of natural resources. Ahead of World Environment Day 2022, here are a few tips by home interior decor experts on easy fixes to make your house eco friendly
Updated on Jun 04, 2022 01:36 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
BBMP's new rule in-house waste processing for bulk generators
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued an order making it mandatory for bulk waste generators in the city to undertake processing of biodegradable waste within their locations.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:05 PM IST
Yamini C S
Biomedical waste a concern amid soaring Covid-19 cases
Concerns over the mixing of contaminated waste and general municipal waste, as well as the lack of safety equipment among sanitation workers continue to remain a key concern among unions and organisations working with informal waste pickers.
Published on Jan 10, 2022 05:46 AM IST
Paras Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi civic bodies dispose waste at landfills, get more than they bargained for
Civic bodies have deployed trommel machines at the three landfills in Delhi to segregate the waste and decrease pressure on the sites
Updated on Sep 07, 2021 02:10 AM IST
Vatsala Shrangi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Chandigarh MC to charge for NoC to eateries and schools
There is no charge currently for NoCs, which are issued by the MC’s medical officer
Updated on Sep 01, 2020 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Amritsar second cleanest city in Punjab after Ludhiana
The city also moved high up in the rankings from 184 last year and 208 in 2018
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 07:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | Mandeep Kaur Narula, Amritsar
Nanavati hospital under BMC radar following plaints of overcharging patients
BMC health officials have received several complaints regarding the matter. Bills issued by the hospital, made available to HT, show several discrepancies, including charging over ₹8,000 for one unit of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Updated on May 02, 2020 03:56 AM IST
Rupsa Chakraborty, Mumbai
Pune sanitation worker’s parody song on waste disposal wins Twitter
Through his songs which are mostly remixes of popular Bollywood tunes, he tries to make people understand the importance of cleanliness
Updated on Nov 18, 2019 12:56 PM IST
Pune | Asian News International
Catering to needs of every child is crucial
This forum provides school principals/ teachers a chance to share their views and insights on a wide range of subjects with students.
Updated on Sep 09, 2019 12:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
This Ukrainian eyewear label is making sunglasses out of coffee. Here’s how
Green industries already use coffee waste to produce furniture, cups, printing ink, and biofuel, but Havrylenko is a pioneer in using it to make sunglasses, which smell of the freshly brewed beverage.
Updated on Aug 29, 2019 08:28 AM IST
Reuters | Margaryta Chornokondratenko
Noida’s sanitary landfill site not identified in a year
Sanitary landfills are necessitated in cities to store waste as well as to discourage garbage dumping arbitrarily at undesignated sites, which are open to sky and soil, causing pollution to ecology.
Updated on Aug 13, 2019 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Noida | Vinod Rajput
Dump waste into Ganga in Varanasi and pay ₹50,000 fine!
Varanasi district magistrate gave instructions on penalty for dumping waste in river Ganga and ponds and canals in the district’s villages in a meeting held on Monday.
Updated on Jul 10, 2019 09:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Varanasi | HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Gupta family deposits ₹54k for waste disposal of ₹200-cr wedding in Auli
The High Court has also instructed the District Administration and Pollution Control Board to submit a report by July 7 on the harm caused to the environment due to the waste.
Updated on Jun 25, 2019 01:32 PM IST
Auli, Uttarakhand | Asian News International
Circular economy: An idea worth emulating
As the day to day economy becomes more commercialised, even waste associated with food, such as milk packets and water bottles. are piling up. Solid waste disposal is already an acute crisis in India’s big cities. Status quo is not going to help us solve these issues
Published on Jun 18, 2019 08:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
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