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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday held a meeting with Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore to India, at his official residence in Lucknow on Thursday. In his statement on X, he said, "Had a wonderful meeting with H.E. Mr. Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore in India, at my official residence in Lucknow today" "Exchanged views on enhancing Uttar Pradesh-Singapore collaboration in investment, urban development, i ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) has said that the notification on final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade packaging from April 1 is a "progressive step" which is expected to significantly ease the supply chain disruptions caused due to recent geopolitical uncertainties impacting both availability and pricing of virgin PET. In a statement on Thursday, the Association's Director General Goutham Jain said that it also marks a s ...Read More >
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has made four-stream waste segregation mandatory at the source as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, which came into effect on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Accordingly, solid waste will have to be segregated into wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste at the source. The Union government notified the new rules on January 27, 2026, superseding the Solid Waste ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted UP's achievement in providing nine lakh govt jobs in nine years and emphasised transparency in the selection process. CM Yogi also challenged the opposition to question the transparency of the job selection process Addressing the distribution ceremony of appointment letters related to 665 nursing officers in Lucknow, CM Yogi said, "Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country. A population of 25 crore resides in this ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Centre has notified amendments to Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging and carry a label and marking indicating the use of recycled content.The new rules, notified by the environment ministry on Tuesday, have provisions for stricter compliance, making the system of recycling and waste management more robust and comprehensive.They also set category-wise targets, which will go up progressively ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday personally reviewed dozens of public grievances during a 'Janta Darshan' program held at the Gorakhnath Temple premises. Earlier on Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a 'Janta Darshan' at the CM residence in Lucknow and interacted with the citizens as part of his routine outreach programme. Also Read | Why Stock Market Is Down Today, April 2, 2026. During Janta Darshan, people e ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday personally reviewed dozens of public grievances during a 'Janta Darshan' program held at the Gorakhnath Temple premises. Earlier on Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a 'Janta Darshan' at the CM residence in Lucknow and interacted with the citizens as part of his routine outreach programme. During Janta Darshan, people expressed their problems and presented their issues before th ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles on Wednesday for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, marking a major step towards 100 per cent waste collection in 110 wards and a sustainable city model, officials said. This initiative is aimed at making the waste management system in the capital city of Lucknow more robust, modern, and eco-friendly, the officials added. In a post on X, CM Yogi said, "Under the successful ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved, and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Repor ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that people removed political garbage to enable change and better governance, claiming that in nine years of reconstruction, Lucknow has now become one of the top three cleanest cities in the country.Flagging off 250 electric and CNG vehicles to strengthen the door-to-door waste collection in the city, the CM contrasted this with the period before 2017, stating that the city was marked by "darkness, insecurity and poor sanitation. He accu ...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 >
CHENNAI: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which came into force on April 1 (Wednesday), following directions from the Supreme Court. However, implementation on the ground, particularly by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), continues to lag, with source segregation yet to be effectively enforced. The new framework replaces the earlier rules and seeks to tighten compliance, improve segregation and introduce accou ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) f ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a renewed push to enforce waste management norms, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) has intensified action against plastic use and violations of waste segregation rules, warning that penalties for repeat offences can go up to Rs 5 lakh.As part of the drive, authorities will closely monitor weddings, large gatherings, banquet halls and convention centres, where the use of single-use plastic items like plates, spoons, non-woven polypropylene (NWPP) bags, flex and plastic s ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday morning flagged off 250 environment-friendly electric and CNG vehicles operated on green energy to strengthen waste management by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi launched a sharp attack on the opposition, saying that when the people of Uttar Pradesh removed "political garbage" and laid the foundation for change, it resulted in successful cleanliness initiatives under the double-engine government, leadi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Experts have flagged the leniency of the central government's new plastic waste management rule, questioning its effectiveness. The rule, notified today, promotes the burning of plastic to produce energy and allow carry forward the target of recycling and reuse. The new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, will replace the 10-year-old regulation and will come into effect at the start of the new financial year. The draft amendment of the rule was issued in June 2025 to ga ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Association of PET Recyclers (APR) Bharat on Wednesday said that the government guidelines mandating brands and producers to use 40 per cent recycled content in food‑grade PET packaging effective April 1 will boost India's circular economy, a report said on Wednesday. The move marks a significant milestone in the country's commitment to sustainable resource management amidst global supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties impacting the availability a ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow municipal corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development.In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally con ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the s ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the s ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The ministry of environment, forest and climate change has issued the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, marking a major overhaul of India's waste framework. Published in the Gazette on January 27, the rules take effect from April 1, replacing the 2016 regulations. The revised norms stress circular economy principles and extended producer responsibility, with mandatory four‑stream segregation of waste at source -- wet, dry, sanitary and special care. Bulk waste generators must now m ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 31 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a mix of infrastructure projects, welfare schemes, and governance reforms aimed at projecting a "Developed Kerala." The manifesto was released by BJP National President Nitin Nabin at a function attended by senior leaders, including State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, City Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh, ...Read More >
Authorities have warned that households failing to follow the rules will face penalties. A fine of Rs 500 will be imposed for the first violation and Rs 1,000 for the second. A stricter push towards scientific waste management is set to come into effect in Bengaluru from April 1, as authorities move to enforce mandatory segregation of household waste across the city. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules-2026, residents will be required to segregate waste into four categories -- wet, dry, san ...Read More >
An investigation by the Environment Agency has revealed that waste, including asbestos, was dumped at a landfill site in the period shortly before it was closed. Bosses revealed this week that they had found "a single discrete pile of waste" in the north west corner of the Walleys Quarry site in Silverdale, Staffordshire. It was deposited outside the landfill cells in November 2024, they said, at a time after its operators had been ordered to stop accepting waste material in March that year. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday visited Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)'s Bhalswa landfill to review the ongoing bioremediation work aimed at flattening the mountain of garbage.While inspecting the site, Sandhu told officials to address the issue of not only legacy waste but also the continuous inflow of fresh waste.He noted that while significant progress has been made since PM Modi, on Swachhata Diwas 2021, flagged the three landfill sites in Delhi -- Bhalswa, Ghazipur and O ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor (LG) of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to address the continuous inflow of fresh and legacy waste into landfills, officials said. The directions came while the LG was inspecting the ongoing bio-mining work at the Bhalswa landfill site. Spread over 70 acres, the Bhalswa landfill had 7,300,000 metric tonnes (MT) of waste in November 2022. While 4,500,000 MT was bio-mined till December 2024, another 3,980,000 ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): For years, crop residue in India has sat at the intersection of environment, agriculture, and public policy. Every winter, stubble burning returns as a severe air-pollution problem. Meanwhile, India continues to import a significant share of the bitumen needed for roads. In principle, therefore, bio-bitumen offers an elegant policy bridge: convert agricultural waste into a road-building input, reduce burning, and cut import dependence at the same time. That is precisely why ...Read More >
Patna: Starting April 1, residents, institutions, hotels, markets, and commercial establishments across all municipal bodies in the state will come under a tough new waste management regime. The reason: The state is implementing the national Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Centre in Jan, marking a major shift from the earlier 2016 framework.Under the new rules, every waste generator must segregate household and institutional garbage into four separate streams at source: Wet b ...Read More >
Chandigarh, March 30 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has issued a series of directives aimed at overhauling the state's water management and urban sanitation infrastructure. During a high-level review meeting with officials from the Urban Local Bodies Department at the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister emphasised the urgent need to identify strategic locations for installation of water harvesting systems across the state. He stressed that proactive measures must be taken ...Read More >
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