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PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges ...Read More >
The proposal came in response to a question from MLA Vijay Deshmukh, with supplementary queries from members Abhimanyu Pawar and Arjun Khotkar. Shinde cited the example of Solapur, where scientific waste disposal is being handled by Solapur Bioenergy Company Ltd. "A biogas plant with a capacity of 300 tonnes per day is operational in the city, converting wet waste into biogas and manure. Dry waste is segregated and sent to processing industries," he said. Emphasising the importance of proper ...Read More >
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that a dedicated cell will be established to address the waste management challenges faced by municipal corporations and councils across Maharashtra. Responding during the Question Hour, Shinde said, "A separate cell will be formed to help resolve the difficulties faced by municipal corporations and municipal councils in scientific waste disposal." The issue was raised by MLA Vijay Deshmukh, who highlighted ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: A major fire broke out at a waste management company in the Pashamylaram industrial area on Sunday morning. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Following the incident, which happened around 8 am, five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze."Company staff said that sparks had emerged while the material was being unloaded. Prima facie, the fire appears to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but the actual cause is still unknown. A lorry an ...Read More >
Srinagar- To the world, he may be seen as extraordinarily lucky. But to 40-year-old Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the Air India crash on June 12, survival has come at an unbearable cost. Vishwas, an Indian-origin British national, was the only person to walk away alive after Flight AI171, a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The crash claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew membe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) brought forward the deadlines for the complete biomining of legacy waste at three landfills -- Okhla, Bhalswa, and Ghazipur -- and the reclamation of land from Dec 2028 to Dec 2026. The information was shared by the civic body after a high-level review meeting on solid waste management in Delhi. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of the CM Rekha Gupta, urban development minister Ashish Sood, mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, MCD commissioner ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday directed that one-third of the land reclaimed from Delhi's three major landfill sites should be used for public welfare projects such as hospitals, schools and sports complexes, while the remaining area be developed into advanced waste processing facilities. The directive was issued during a meeting held here to review the city's solid waste management progress, as the government aims to eliminate legacy waste dumps by 2026. The ch ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
Noida: The Authority on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Unitech Golf & Country Club, in Sector 96, for violating rules of bulk waste generators. The officials in an earlier inspection, found improper segregation, storage, and handling of solid waste management.Under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules, 2016, bulk generators are required to treat their wet waste on-site. The city generates nearly 800 tons of solid waste per day, of which nearly 30% comes from BWGs.SP Singh, general mana ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The monsoon season has begun, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat -- but also increasing the threat of dangerous diseases like dengue. In the Jalpally Municipal limits, particularly in areas like Shaheen Nagar, Wadi-e-Saleheen, Osman Nagar, Habeeb Colony, Bismillah Colony, and surrounding localities, the risk is growing due to poor sanitation and neglected waste management. Multiple dumping yards in these areas are still overflowing with garbage. Despite repeated calls f ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Following a complaint about unhygienic business practices, food safety department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Ukkadam wholesale and retail fish markets, on Tuesday. Fish traders have been advised not to use formalin-laced ice bars to store fish, as the consumption of fish adulterated with formalin can cause health issues. Also, we have advised them to sell fresh fish and avoid stale, said Dr T Anuradha, designated officer of the Food Safety Department, Coimbatore dis ...Read More >
Gurgaon: A 32-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening after he approached cops and told them he had killed his wife in a fit of rage because she slapped him while they were quarreling at their home in Rajendra Park.Police said the incident occurred around 5.30pm. Ketan Pathak, who works at the under-construction Noida International Airport site in Jewar, told cops that his wife Jyoti (27) was beating up their 5-year-old daughter, when he intervened.An argument erupted and escalated quickly. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A roadmap for the development of Greater Bengaluru is nearing completion and will be placed before the cabinet in its next meeting, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said Monday."We are in the process of finalising it (development of Greater Bengaluru)," Shivakumar told reporters, signalling a major push in the govt's urban governance overhaul.The move follows chief minister Siddaramaiah's May announcement that Greater Bengaluru Governance Act will be implemented and Bruhat Bengalur ...Read More >
Guwahati: Incessant rainfall has thrown Dimapur and parts of Kohima in Nagaland into disarray, leaving several areas submerged and residents grappling with unsafe living conditions. Over the weekend, the relentless downpour triggered a series of tragic incidents, including the electrocution deaths of three individuals inside their homes. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! In Dimapur, separate incidents on Sunday claimed the lives of two Naga reside ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has said that they were planning to clear the state capital of all its black spots on a permanent basis. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the senior officer on Saturday stressed that the work required action at zonal-level. He said that officers were not only monitoring but also penalizing people dumping waste by the road. Rao pointed at the need for a sustainable waste management system including prov ...Read More >
Meerut: Solid waste management is a huge challenge confronting human settlements but Mohiuddinpur village in Meerut has found a solution to this problem. The panchayat here has set an example for others to emulate by not only disposing off the waste to generate power but also earning revenue in the process. The village is earning an annual revenue of Rs 10 lakh which is an example in resource generation. The village has around 1200 residences that also house some tenants. The population here is ...Read More >
Gurugram: Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor has sharply criticised civic authorities in Gurugram, sharing images of garbage-strewn streets while calling the idea of building a Disneyland-style amusement park in Haryana "ludicrous." Posting on social media, Kapoor uploaded photographs from Sector 44 showing overflowing trash piles and cows amid the waste, including a Google Maps screenshot to confirm the location. "Months later, worse than ever before. Shame on you, @MunCorpGurugram @DC_Guru ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut b ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 5: For the fourth consecutive year, the Indore-based startup 'Swaha' has taken the responsibility of making the Yatra route garbage free during this year Amarnath Yatra also. 'Swaha' is known for its pioneering waste management initiatives and the monumental task has been entrusted to it by Directorate of Rural Sanitation, J&K Government. It is estimated that around 550 tons of waste will be generated during this year's Yatra. Ejaz Asad, Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati R ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, along with MLA Pahalgam Altaf Ahmad Wani, today visited the base camp Nunwan to review the arrangements made for smooth conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra ( SANJY2025). The dignitaries inspected the sanitation infrastructure, public facilities and sustainability measures put in place by the Directorate of Rural Sanitation to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hooliganism under the guise of Marathi pride will not be tolerated in the state, CM Fadnavis warned on Friday. He said police had registered an FIR and taken action in the Mira Road incident where a businessman was beaten up by MNS workers for not knowing Marathi.Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said beating up someone over language was wrong. "We are Marathi and are proud of the language. Insisting that a person speak in Marathi is not wrong, but beating up a businessman because he does ...Read More >
Mohali: Overflowing garbage and deteriorating sanitation across Mohali have sparked a full-blown political storm, with leaders from all major parties -- Congress, AAP, BJP, and SAD -- engaging in a blame game, staging protests, and issuing sharp statements as the city struggles under mounting waste and public frustration.The crisis at the resource management centre (RMC) has turned into a political battleground. AAP councillor Sarabjit Singh Samana, son of local MLA Kulwant Singh, led a protest ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The two-day national conference of urban local bodies (ULBs), held in Manesar, concluded with a formal resolution to enhance the impact of these institutions on national development. Participants highlighted that the core objective of ULBs is to bring about positive change in the urban service delivery framework. The pivotal role of women as key drivers of development within ULBs was also discussed.It was noted that MP has implemented 50% reservation for women in urban local governance. ...Read More >
Panaji: Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has decided to empanel agencies for door-to-door collection of waste and transportation to ensure consistency and accountability across the state for the scientific disposal of waste.GWMC said that a framework for the state-wide empanelment of agencies will be developed for door-to-door waste collection and transportation, including the collection of waste from commercial establishments and industries.Uniform guidelines and performance standards fo ...Read More >
Manesar (Haryana) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh addressed the valedictory session of the National Level Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies in Manesar, Haryana on Friday. In his remarks, Deputy Chairman RS Harivansh touched upon the importance of civic governance in improving the quality of life and highlighted the broader objective of 'Ease of Living' set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also Read | Dalai Lama Succession Row: MEA Says India Does Not ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Friday said chairpersons and representatives of the Urban Local Bodies across the country should adopt a waste-to-wealth approach by leveraging advanced technologies in waste management. He said such initiatives would not only provide a fresh impetus to the Swachhata Abhiyan but also significantly enhance the economic resources of the Urban Local Bodies. Governor Dattatraya made these remarks while addressing the closin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): In a significant milestone for India's animal health system and international trade facilitation, the country has established and secured global recognition for its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC). Recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on July 3, this approved facility at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, marks a major step towards enabling the international movement of I ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): In a significant milestone for India's animal health system and international trade facilitation, the country has established and secured global recognition for its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC). Recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on July 3, this approved facility at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, marks a major step towards enabling the international movement of I ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore's acclaimed urban sanitation and innovation model emerged as the center of attention at the two-day National Conference on Urban Local Bodies held in Gurugram, Haryana. Organised by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on July 3 and 4, the event brought together mayors, municipal commissioners, urban representatives from across India to share best practices and innovative strategies. The conference was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who emphasised the critical ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that frequent disruptions--once a recurring feature--have now significantly reduced in Parliament of India, resulting in enhanced productivity and meaningful debate, said Lok Sabha Secretariat in a statement. Inaugurating the first-ever National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of States and Union Territories in Manesar, Gurugram, he mentioned that the Lok Sabha has increasingly witnessed late-n ...Read More >
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