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Zakir Nagar garbage dump: MCD starts cleaning waste, councillor says plan to build garden or parking space on plot

August 06, 2025 2:59 am

For the last 15 days, from 10 pm to 12 am, residents have been sending out a recorded warning from a loudspeaker affixed to the first-floor balcony of a building located beside the plot

Chandigarh’s new environment panel holds first meeting, focuses on pollution control and sustainable practices

August 05, 2025 12:41 am

The meeting was chaired by Gian Chand Gupta, former speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly

Burning of municipal waste in eco-sensitive area: Thane civic body files FIR

May 16, 2025 7:32 pm

Thane Municipal Corporation assures of cleaning up the waste.

Draft Solid Waste Management bylaws 2025: BMC receives over 370 suggestions, objections from people

April 22, 2025 12:21 am

In what marks the first revision of the existing bylaws in the past 19 years, the BMC on April 1 proposed a revised set of SWM bylaws for the city

7 societies in Noida booked for improper waste disposal, 6 fined lakhs

April 11, 2025 6:28 am

According to a statement from the Noida Authority, an inspection of the sites was undertaken by its environmental and water works department.

Bengal: Land sinks in Belgachia, residents left without roof, water and power

March 24, 2025 6:51 am

A significant land subsidence took place in the area on Thursday morning, damaging critical infrastructure

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IE Thinc: ‘Cities must focus on legacy, fresh waste’

October 04, 2024 5:42 am

At the sixth edition of the IE Thinc: CITIES series, presented by The Indian Express with Omidyar Network India and moderated by Manraj Grewal Sharma, Resident Editor, Chandigarh, panellists discussed how Chandigarh can solve its waste management issues

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Gujarat civic body to hire volunteers to spread awareness on segregating wet, dry waste

February 23, 2024 2:44 pm

At its meeting Wednesday, the RMC standing committee approved a proposal to engage 180 Swachhta Swayamsevaks or volunteers for the purpose.

Here’s what you can do to safely dispose of expired medicines

July 12, 2023 2:08 pm

"There is an expiry date to it for a reason as those salts may have varying side effects, sometimes serious too," said Dr Shahzad Mirza, Associate Professor, Microbiology and Hospital Infection Control Officer, DPU Private Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune

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A capital attraction: Sewage Canal

January 16, 2023 11:03 am

In some areas, residents said the MCD vehicle that collects garbage does not arrive regularly. “The vehicle covers the main roads but does not enter the galis. There are no large dustbins either where the garbage can be dumped,” Afzal said.

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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