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Jal Shakti Ministry initiative: AI-enabled tech helps clean floating garba
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Deepam Sheth, CEO of Potential Engineering, said this is the first time AI-enabled machines have been used to clean the Yamuna of solid waste, plastic debris, and organic matter using Mechanised Weed Harvesters, and the results are impressive.
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World Bank helps reduce Dhaka's water pollution
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program will strengthen local and national institutions' capacity to reduce water pollution in the greater Dhaka area, which generates about half of the country's formal employment and one-third of its GDP. The program introduces a results-bas
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New solid waste management rules to come into force from April 1
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, superseding the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The rules have been notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and will come into full effect from April 1
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Lucknow achieved 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste under
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is addressing challenges in waste management and environmental sustainability through a multi-pronged strategy focused on scientific waste disposal, resource recovery, and sustainable urban development, enhancing both public health and environmental
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NGT directs WB authorities to clear Howrah's Belgachia dumpyard, enforce S
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has directed the West Bengal government, Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) and pollution control authorities to take urgent, time-bound measures to clear legacy waste and enforce statutory solid waste management norms at the
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'We will fight pollution and eliminate it': Delhi Environment Minister Sir
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas cham
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NGT pulls up Delhi government over waste management lapses, seeks fresh re
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious concerns over the Delhi government's failure to regularly report on solid and liquid waste management.
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"Increased police patrolling, cleaner and safer environment": Karti P Chid
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Friday outlined governance priorities for 2026, calling for stronger police patrolling and better civic infrastructure to improve daily life.
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DK Shivakumar alleges Kerala CM using minority sympathy on Kogilu issue am
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of indulging in politics over Kogilu encroachment evictions, fearing defeat in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
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"Notices were issued to all of them...": Karnataka CM details demolition d
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday detailed the ongoing demolition drive of illegally built houses in Kogilu village near Yelahanka in Bengaluru, stating that at least 164 sheds have been demolished after issuing notices to the residents.
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Took precautionary measures: DK Shivakumar on Kerala CM's remark on demoli
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks on the recent demolition drive in Karnataka, saying the action was taken as a "precautionary measure" in the interest of public health and safety.
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CAQM undertakes comprehensive review of Municipal Solid Waste management a
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The review was conducted through a series of meetings with the concerned NCR State Governments/ GNCTD, Municipal Bodies and NCR State Pollution Control Boards/ DPCC to assess the status of MSW management, with particular emphasis on the prevention of open burning of waste biomass, remedia
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