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waste treatment

Legacy waste at Achan landfill site: NGT imposes fine on SMC for no progress report

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine on the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) for failing to come out with a progress report on the problem of dealing with the 11 lakh metric tons of legacy waste lying at the Achan landfill site in Srinagar. (HT)
Published on Jan 14, 2026 04:32 am IST

Decline in large fires at Delhi’s garbage mountains, shows data

This is the first time in decades when there hasn’t been a single fire in a landfill in Delhi after the monsoon and in the winters. In 2022, we had four major fires and one minor fire in June,” said an MCD official who oversees the management of landfills in Delhi. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 05:16 am IST

MCG junior engineer suspended over dereliction of duty

MCG commissioner PC Meena issued the order placing the JE under suspension on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 04:38 pm IST