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Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:02 am IST

Waste dumped at Okhla landfill till 2025 cleared: Delhi government

The Okhla landfill, spread over nearly 62 acres in south Delhi, has been undergoing biomining since 2019 following directions from the NGT to eliminate Delhi’s legacy waste dumpsites.

Updated on Aug 02, 2026 07:21 am IST

Gurugram Sec 50 locas flag dumped bitumen in green belt for over 2 months

The material has remained unattended since May after road recarpeting. Residents cite respiratory issues, while MCG says removal will begin after monsoon. (HT)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 10:52 am IST

Haryana tops North in rural cleanliness survey

Rohtak deputy commissioner Sachin Gupta said that the recognition was the result of sustained efforts by the administration in scientific solid and liquid waste management, door-to-door waste collection and source segregation, composting and plastic waste management, soak-pit systems and sanitation infrastructure.

Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:54 am IST

NGT seeks action on untreated sewage, garbage hotspots in Himachal

The NGT has sought a fresh compliance report from the Himachal Pradesh government and listed the matter for further hearing on January 20, 2027. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 08:55 am IST

NGT asks MCG to submit detailed timeline for clearing Bandhwari landfill waste

NGT also directed the MCG to address the issue of continuous fresh dumping of waste at the location. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:08 am IST

LMC clears AI-based air pollution monitoring plan

LMC executive committee meeting held at Shivri Plant in Lucknow on Monday (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:18 am IST

MCD to empanel vendors to process garbage from bulk waste generators

BWGs include entities that produce more than 100kg of waste per day, buildings with an area of 20,000 sqms or more, or water consumption of 40,000 litres per day or more. (HT Archive)

Published on Jun 29, 2026 03:52 am IST

Delhi CM joins floodplain cleaning drive along Yamuna

The collected materials, Gupta said, will undergo scientific and systematic recycling (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jun 29, 2026 03:26 am IST

Waste processing infra set up in Greater Noida

The initiative aims to strengthen waste segregation at source, improve recycling, and support workers engaged in waste collection and processing. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 23, 2026 06:26 am IST

Reporter’s Diary: Another deadline buried under dumped waste in Gurugram

An incomplete boundary wall at the MCG Beriwala Bagh secondary garbage collection point on the NH-48 service road near Mini Secretariat, seen on June 10. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jun 22, 2026 03:18 am IST

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)

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Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:00 am IST

Gurugram woman proving zero- waste begins at home

Monika Gulati is inspiring and educating young minds about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 12, 2026 08:38 am IST

Gurugram DC orders faster clean-up of Bandhwari legacy waste, new drone survey

Officials have been asked to assess the remaining garbage through drone mapping and prepare an updated disposal strategy. (HT Archive)

Published on Jun 09, 2026 07:24 am IST

Env conservation not just limited to planting drives: Union Min

The event was attended by the state environment Rao Narbir Singh, Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma, senior government officials, environmental experts and representatives of civic bodies. (HT)

Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:08 am IST

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Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:33 pm IST

A Ggm woman’s aim to promote waste management

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Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:24 am 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)

Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:58 am IST

Centre claims choe pollution under control, waste processing adequate

A recent amicus report before the NGT found high faecal coliform and BOD levels in all major choes, indicating continued sewage contamination. (HT File)

Published on Jun 02, 2026 05:50 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)

Published on May 31, 2026 08:35 am IST

In the dumps: Mohali faces solid waste disposal crisis

Garbage strewn along the Airport Road near TDI City. (Ravi Kumar/ HT)

Published on May 24, 2026 04:52 am IST

Non-segregation, dumping, burning of waste to draw legal action in Chandigarh

The committee also reviewed directions issued by the Supreme Court in recent orders and directed all stakeholders to comply within stipulated timelines. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on May 21, 2026 04:12 am IST

Goa's first waste-to-energy plant starts at Sonsoddo in Margao

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Published on May 20, 2026 04:36 pm IST

Study finds gaps in waste management in Delhi

More than 37 percent of the 1,006 open burnings recorded across Delhi from December 2025 to April 2026 were set simply to clear accumulated garbage, according to the study (HT)

Published on May 16, 2026 03:46 am IST

Indian woman points out trash in South Korea’s Jeju City, video goes viral

An Indian woman shared a video of litter near Jeju City’s coast, saying cleanliness depended on collective effort.

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Updated on May 14, 2026 02:37 pm IST

Leopard capture in Chakan MIDC raises fresh concerns over waste mismanagement

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Published on May 13, 2026 03:24 pm IST

Ludhiana: Waste on Basti Jodhewal-Sherpur road a safety risk, flag commuters

Garbage along the Sherpur-Basti Jodhewal stretch of the national highway in Ludhiana. (HT File)

Published on May 11, 2026 04:54 am IST

Panchkula, Ambala vote today

EVM machine distribution for MC election in Panchkula (Sant Arora/HT)