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Sanjeev Khirwar appointed new commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi

January 22, 2026 2:12 pm

The Union Home Ministry has appointed senior IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar as the new Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) with immediate effect.

Manipur: Major rivers flowing above danger mark after incessant rainfall for past week

May 17, 2022 10:38 pm

The minister said that the authority also alerted the local populace to be prepared for joint coordination in the event of any disaster.

Plastic ban: Deadline for plastic buyback mechanism in Maharashtra extended

June 19, 2018 9:38 am

Officials from the State Environment Department said that it had issued an amendment on April 11 to the plastic ban notification issued on March 23.

Proposal to check car pollution sent to Jung

October 07, 2014 2:27 am

The Delhi government has also decided to regulate the entry of non-destined vehicles in the city.

'Future population of Mumbai will need better transportation'

September 30, 2013 12:53 am

R A Rajeev,principal secretary,environment department,talks about environmental concerns,proper planning of infrastructure development and the need to look out for larger public good in mega projects

Prohibit filling up of water bodies,panel recommends in draft policy on wetlands

June 19, 2012 12:06 am

An expert committee set up by the environment department today released a draft policy on wetlands,which suggests that filling up of water bodies should be prohibited by the state government.

Sachana ship-breaking yard told to fold

November 29, 2011 3:37 am

The states forest and environment department has ordered immediate closure of the three-decade-old Sachana ship-breaking yard in Jamnagar,saying it is a part of the Marine National Sanctuary and poses threat to the aquatic flora and fauna there.

Govt plans green awards for pollution-free pujas

September 30, 2011 4:23 am

In a bid to create awareness about environmental issues,the West Bengal Pollution Control Board has decided to give Green Awards to Pujas which comply with environmental norms.

Revised Act limits use of plastic spoons,plates too

July 06, 2011 3:48 am

The Environment Department has proposed amendments in the Maharashtra Plastic Carry Bags Rules to curb the irresponsible use of plastic and make its manufacturers more accountable.

Tihar Jail teams up with Bureau of Energy Efficiency to go green

May 11, 2011 12:36 am

Tihar Jail authorities are drawing up plans to make the facility energy efficient. They are planning to conduct a detailed energy audit of Tihar complex as well as Rohini Jail in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to take up a slew of measures aimed at conserving as well as creating energy.