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India-Norway partnership highlights science-based legal approach to curb p
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The session, titled "From Source to Seas: Science-informed pathways for transforming plastic and chemical pollution governance," was held at Taj Palace and focused on findings from the India-Norway INOPOL project. The research tracks how plastic waste and persistent organic pollutants mov
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"Words on paper, but are they being implemented?'": Dia Mirza calls out go
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Actor Dia Mirza recently opened up about the growing pollution levels in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, calling out the government for not doing enough. The actress also added that they need to shift from mere words to real action and focus on tangible "outcomes" rather than just plans on pap
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Adrish and Satvyk Build India's First Clean Food and Zero-Waste Retail Inf
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 25: Siddhagiri Swasthya, through its two transformative brands Adrish and Satvyk, is pioneering India's clean food infrastructure with zero-waste retail at its core. With a mission of making conscious living easy, honest, and accessible, the organizatio
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NGT examines plastic pollution from bottle caps, seeks responses from auth
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The Tribunal also observed that broader issues relating to plastic waste collection and the regulation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime are already under consideration in other pending matters. In view of the overlapping environmental concerns, the present case will be
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"Ready to acquire 100 acres of land": DK Shivakumar invites farmers, build
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Amid the row over the garbage disposal issue in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday announced that the government is seeking to acquire 100 acres of land from willing farmers near hills and forests, asserting that a "permanent solution" must be found for the
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CAQM issues statutory direction to strengthen dust mitigation from constru
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction No. 97 to strengthen dust mitigation measures and streamline the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste across Delhi-NCR, in a bid to curb particulate pollution in the region.
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Haryana CM reviews district-wise cleanliness, grievance redressal
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held a comprehensive review meeting with Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates (CMGGAs) at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, in Chandigarh.
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"Kerala effectively implementing decentralisation of local bodies:" Kerala
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that Kerala remains the only state to have effectively implemented the decentralisation of power, with local bodies successfully delivering doorstep services and setting an exemplary standard in waste disposal.
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NGT seeks fresh CPCB report on e-waste management, highlights recycling ga
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a further status report at least one week before the next hearing in a matter concerning the implementation of e-waste management rules across the country.
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Karnataka Congress MLA supports DK Shivkumar on waste management, condemns
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Congress MLA PM Narendraswamy backed Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on the issue of the Bengaluru dump yard, saying it is a BBMP decision, while distancing himself from Minister HC Mahadevappa's controversial 'dog' remark and questioning the RSS about being unregistered, adding that decisions on
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"If BJP blocks dumping, we will stop collecting garbage in their constitue
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said, "If they (BJP) refuse to allow dumping, then let them keep it. Whoever prevents us from dumping, we will stop collecting garbage in their constituencies, we will not pick up waste from those areas. People will resent them; we will make announcements
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"He should think about resolving the issues...": BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Shivakumar slammed BJP MLA Dheeraj Muniraj, saying that he allegedly stopped a garbage truck to protest in Doddaballapur, further warning that if the BJP members don't behave respectfully, garbage will be "dumped right in front of their houses".
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