FSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...

Karnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...

Maharashtra FDA suspended a Blink Commerce facility's food license due to cockroach infestations and improper storage. An outlet of Relianc...

Gujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units r...

Vaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...

As flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the ...

BESCOM is relocating electrical infrastructure to clear footpaths as part of a citywide cleanup initiative. This effort aims to improve ped...

Prompted by safety concerns, Bengaluru's minister has instructed Bescom to eliminate footpath hazards by August 1. The directive includes t...

Bengaluru authorities mandate vacant site owners clear waste by August 15. Non-compliance will result in waste removal and cost recovery by...

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured apartment owners of a new law. This comprehensive legislation will protect their ownership ...

Indian cities face chronic waterlogging each monsoon season. This recurring problem stems from poor civic planning and administrative negle...

A family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally c...

Bengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...

As organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for re...

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded the Karnataka government halt a massive waste management tender. She alleges serious irregula...

Bengaluru grapples with illegal garbage dumps. A waste management expert, Shekar Prabhakar, emphasizes consistent policy implementation. He...

Those who have followed BBMP’s SWM policy said the disproportionate allocation has crept in despite efforts to rationalise waste management...