NGT directs CPCB to finalise environmental permissions of railway stations in 6 monthsThe green panel noted that out of the 720 major railway stations across the country, only 11 have applied for 'consent' in terms of the Wat...
19 Aug, 2020, 06.51 PM IST
Covid, non-Covid trash! Fast-filling yellow bins keep medi-waste handlers on their toesCorporate and government offices, which are resuming operations after the two-month lockdown, have been advised by various state-level Poll...
01 Jun, 2020, 11.28 AM IST
IIT Madras startup develops smart dustbin system to prevent COVID-19 spreadCalled 'AirBin', the system developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels...
27 Apr, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
Army removes 130 tonnes of solid waste from Siachen glacier to protect its eco-systemOfficials added that every year about 236 tons of waste is generated in Siachen.
24 Sep, 2019, 10.20 PM IST
Decoded: How defective brain cells spread Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative diseases may be linked to defective brain cells disposing toxic proteins making neighbouring cells sick.
12 Feb, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Bengaluru: Bellandur residents petition MLA to act against dumping, burning of garbageAccording to residents, the problem started last year against which they filed a complaint at the local HAL police station.
02 Nov, 2016, 03.04 PM IST
- Waste bins mandatory in New Town shops, stalls
The authorities have started analysing why some pockets in the township are getting littered more than others.
20 Mar, 2016, 11.46 AM IST
NGT notice to Akhilesh government over poor waste management in MeerutA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar also issued notice to the state pollution control board, District Magistrate of M...
13 Jan, 2016, 04.50 PM IST
Not deploying extra staff for Swachh Delhi Abhiyan, say civic bodiesCorporation officials said if the agencies manage to dispose of the garbage in capital, that would be an achieve ment in itself.
24 Nov, 2015, 11.52 AM IST
NDMC to construct 40 public toilets on PPP modeThe NDMC has deployed auto-tipper trucks to collect garbage from its residential and market areas. Mechanical sweepers are being used for c...
24 Aug, 2015, 10.00 AM IST
Railways claim 39 budget promises on trackRailways is focusing on leanliness as the transporter has set up a new department for housekeeping, introduced disposable bags for garbage ...
07 May, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
Swachh Bharat should look at managing its electronic wasteGiven the impact on India - people & economy - funding to the tune of between Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 crores in the upcoming budget is desirab...
23 Feb, 2015, 07.43 PM IST
Delhi government to set up control room to register complaintsDelhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today asked the Chief Secretary to set up the control room, deploy staff and put into place the mechanism for...
20 Oct, 2014, 07.33 PM IST
Mumbai agency to clean up Goa's beachesRam Engineering, a Mumbai-based agency, has bagged the contract for comprehensive beach cleaning of Goa's 105km coastline through mechanize...
13 Dec, 2013, 03.24 AM IST
Growth vs garbage: Can we have efficient disposal mechanismEconomic growth produces prosperity as well as garbage.The faster the economy grows, the more its people consume, and the more garbage they...
26 Apr, 2012, 09.26 AM IST
- AIADMK workers arrested for removing garbage
About 200 AIADMK workers, including an MLA, were on saturday arrested for trying to remove garbage in the city.
01 Sep, 2007, 03.25 PM IST
- Gujarat eyes cash from trash
It’s time Gujarat reaps some monetary gain from garbage. The solid waste generated in the state is set to turn into a treasure of sorts.
10 Jan, 2007, 02.02 AM IST