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BENGALURU: Paying guest (PG) accommodations in Bengaluru have come under scrutiny after several facilities were found violating solid waste management rules and dumping mixed waste in public spaces. The action follows a recent incident in SG Palya, Bengaluru South, where a PG facility was caught littering by marshals and engineers of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML). Authorities imposed a penalty of Rs 40,000 on the PG owner. Officials said PG accommodations generating over 100 ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Despite the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited's (BSWML) efforts to clear garbage and fix blackspots, residents seem to care less and dump mounds of mixed waste on the streets, defeating the purpose of a 'Clean Bengaluru' campaign. At Annasandra Palya, LBS Nagar, FA Quarters Road in HAL ward, and many other areas in the city, it is evident that the litterbugs are flouting BSWML waste segregation rules. Officials said they have begun to impose Rs 1,000 to 15,000 fines on bulk wa ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 began in Bhopal on Wednesday, with the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) launching strict enforcement across multiple wards. Special teams have been deployed to penalise violations, signalling a firm approach to improving waste segregation practices in the city. According to the BMC's Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) cell, despite the strict rollout, the success of the initiative will depend on how quickly infrastr ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has abandoned a three-decade-old policy of relocating families from Dal Lake, replacing it with a new conservation strategy that treats lake dwellers as partners in restoration rather than obstacles to it. The policy shift, announced in March 2026, comes as residents around the iconic Himalayan lake witnessed green sludge accumulating on the water's surface in recent weeks, triggering public concern about pollution levels in the 18-square-kilo ...Read More >
Chandigarh: After two years of deliberations, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MCC) has officially notified and implemented the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh Pet and Community Dogs Bylaws, 2023. The new rules, which came into effect on Thursday, aim to regulate pet ownership, community dog care, and public safety.The bylaws were approved by Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday after consultations with senior officials. The MC issued the notification the s ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Around 190 homes across Bengaluru have so far had garbage dumped right outside their doorsteps as part of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML)'s new crackdown on litterbugs. While civic officials say the tough action is already deterring public littering, residents are sharply divided over the method. "This is a good thing because people are now being cautious and not dumping waste outside, fearing that it might be dumped back at t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 14 (PTI) In Kerala, known for its high literacy rate and scenic backwaters, an unlikely force has taken centre stage in the battle against waste--women in green uniforms, knocking on doors with sacks and ledgers in hand. They are the Haritha Karma Sena--women-led squads who collect and sort rubbish at household level. What started as a local experiment in composting has now grown into a full ecosystem of solid waste management. The state government says Kerala no longer ...Read More >
A refund scheme for returned bottles and fines for littering are also being planned to curb public nuisance Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday told the legislative assembly that the state government was considering a ban on the sale of glass liquor bottles near beaches and replacing them with cans amid concerns over tourists getting injured by shards of broken glass. He was responding to a question raised by BJP MLA Michael Lobo, who complained that tourists have been getting ...Read More >
Indore: As Indore retained its top spot as the cleanest city in the country for the eight time in a row, senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh said that 'sanitation workers', who are the real heroes, are forced to survive on minimum monthly wages. He added that sanitation workers who made Indore as the cleanest city for eight times, "neither they get respect nor job security", and are forced to survive with minimum monthly wages, which is not enough to ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Three tiger cubs that were allegedly abandoned by their mother after littering have died in Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) recently, officials said on Saturday. Tigress Hima Das gave its third litter of three cubs on July 7, and after giving birth, she did not take care of them, and consequently, all three cubs were injured, they said. According to the BBP, the cubs were shifted to a Hospital for intensive care and hand-rearing. Despite all interventions by doctors, the cubs did ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 12 (PTI) Three tiger cubs that were allegedly abandoned by their mother after littering have died in Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) recently, officials said on Saturday. Tigress Hima Das gave its third litter of three cubs on July 7, and after giving birth, she did not take care of them, and consequently, all three cubs were injured, they said. Also Read | Karnataka Shocker: Man Arrested for Secretly Filming Women While They Were Bathing. According to the BBP, the cubs were ...Read More >
Pune: The civic body's clean-up drive across the city earlier this month saw numerous encroachments razed and citizens fined for littering. At the same time, the activity raised a key question: Although the civic body holds citizens responsible for cleanliness, is it staying accountable for the uncleared garden waste across various areas?Fallen branches, palm fronds, leaves, uprooted bushes and even certain felled trees have taken over roadsides, pavements and empty open land plots for a while n ...Read More >
Panaji: With the increase in black spots on national highways, major district roads, and state highways, Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has decided to establish manned waste deposit centres at prime locations to collect segregated waste and keep the state clean.GWMC also decided to deploy quick response teams (QRT) to remove the black spots. A senior official said that if mixed waste is brought to the manned centre, it will not be collected. "Only segregated waste will be collected at m ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The capital city turned into a canvas of colour and devotion on Friday as thousands of devotees thronged the streets to witness Rath Yatra celebrations. Over 50 large and small chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were pulled through different parts of the city, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Jagannath'.The air reverberated with sounds of devotional music as people from all walks of life joined hands to pull the intricately decorated wooden ...Read More >
Lucknow: The urban development department has launched a campaign to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and drinking water arrangements in urban bodies in view of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.Acting on the directives of CM Yogi Adityanath, the state govt will also be conducting a communicable disease control campaign from July 1 to July 31 and the Dastak campaign from July 11 to July 31. A meeting was held under principal secretary Amrit Abhijat to discuss these preparations.The govt officials instructe ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department (UDD) has launched a comprehensive plan to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and water arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, Sawan Mela, and other festivals, the state government said in a statement on Friday. Principal Secretary of UDD, Amrit Abhijat, has directed urban bodies to carry out daily cleaning operations from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. Special emphasis will be placed on Kanwar Yatra routes and ghats, with dedicated sani ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 27 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department (UDD) has launched a comprehensive plan to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and water arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, Sawan Mela, and other festivals, the state government said in a statement on Friday. Principal Secretary of UDD, Amrit Abhijat, has directed urban bodies to carry out daily cleaning operations from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. Special emphasis will be placed on Kanwar Yatra routes and ghats, with dedicated sani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra on Thursday led a tree plantation drive at Nehru Park in Lutyens' Delhi and launched several awareness initiatives against plastic pollution on World Environment Day on Thursday. Chandra planted a sapling of Lagerstroemia, also known as 'Pride of India', to kickstart the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) annual tree plantation drive, an official statement said. The chairman said planting trees is the most effective way to contribute to Wor ...Read More >
New York City has introduced a new requirement for residential and business buildings to use covered trash bins instead of plastic bags. This move, aimed at reducing litter and rat problems, has faced challenges, including logistical issues and added costs for residents, but officials hope it will lead to cleaner streets. For half a century, New York City residents have casually tossed plastic trash bags onto sidewalks, resulting in dirty streets and rodent problems. Now, the city is mandating ...Read More >
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