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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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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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"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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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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Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commute
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Residents and students near Karachi's GTS Imtiaz garbage transfer station are facing health and daily life disruptions due to stench, dust and toxic gases. Authorities say the site is being modernised into a covered facility to reduce pollution and risks.
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Bhupender Yadav directs authorities to accelerate implementation of annual
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Reviewing each action-point minutely, Yadav emphasised the need for high-quality implementation of action plans in Delhi-NCR across all identified categories. The areas included accelerated Road Development and Repair, Dust Control by ensuring end-to-end pavements, Construction and Demoli
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GAIL signs concession agreement to set up CBG Plant in Bengaluru
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
GAIL (India) Limited on Thursday signed a tripartite Concession Agreement with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) to develop a Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant at the KCDC area in Haralakunte Village, Bengaluru South Taluk.
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Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen focuses on sustaina
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G): Progress and SBM-G Next Phase at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers, Special Chief Secretary, Addit
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