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Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for toxic Yamuna froth
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday blamed the BJP for the growing air and water pollution in Delhi. She alleged that the polluted foam in the Yamuna River originates from untreated industrial wastewater released by the Haryana and UP governments.
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Atishi blames BJP's "dirty politics" for pollution in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday accused BJP's "dirty politics" being responsible for the rising air and water pollution in Delhi. After visiting the Wazirabad Barrage, she stated that the increase in ammonia levels in the Yamuna is due to untreated industrial waste being discharg
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TRANSSION INDIA and Allied Waste Solutions Lead E-Waste Drive with 200+ Pa
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22: At Transsion India's office on the bustling Noida Expressway, over 200 participants gathered on October 14, 2024, to address one of India's most pressing environmental challenges: e-waste management. This collaborative event, organized by Allied Waste Solutions
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Effective E-Waste Management of Laptops: A Path to Sustainability
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 21: As laptops become an indispensable part of modern life, their short lifecycle and frequent replacement contribute significantly to the global issue of electronic waste (e-waste). The improper disposal of laptops poses both environmental and health risks due to
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E- Waste Industry in India : A view from an Advisor
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 19: As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as a significant environmental challenge. Millions of tons of electronic devices are discarded annually, creating a mounting crisis that threatens b
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Google announces AI-led collaborations for India's health, sustainability,
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The tech giant is joining forces with local and international organizations to implement AI-driven solutions in diabetic retinopathy screening, urban waste management, and agricultural development.
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Day 1 of IFAT India 2024 sees a record-breaking visitor turnout, reflectin
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: The opening day of the 11th edition of IFAT India kicked off to a tremendous start, with a surge in visitor numbers, highlighting India's growing focus on addressing environmental challenges, particularly in the areas of water, waste, and recycling m
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ne'ma signs MoU with JICE to strengthen international collaboration on foo
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
ne'ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in line with World Food Day's 2024 theme "Right to foods for a better life and a better future".
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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute establishes Darjeeling's first-ever sew
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute has established Darjeeling's first-ever Sewage Treatment Plantamed Swachhata Se Samriddhi which can treat 1,000 litres of wastewater per day, equivalent to 365 kilo litres annually.
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Tami Nadu CM Stalin welcomes ban on import of parts of cigarette lighters
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed gratitude to Union Minister Piyush Goyal for banning the imports of parts of pocket cigarette lighters, saying that the decision is a significant step towards safeguarding jobs in the matchbox industry and reducing plastic waste.
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Dengue cases surge in PoGB amid crumbling healthcare, poor sanitation
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Amid deteriorating medical infrastructure, poor sanitation and inadequate waste management in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), local health officials have reported at least 100 new dengue cases in Diamer district over the past three weeks.
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Pakistan: Karachi faces surge in vector-borne diseases amidst ineffective
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The city's fumigation efforts, though significantly delayed, have not yielded the expected outcomes. There has been a steady increase in cases of vector-borne diseases--such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya--due to inadequate sanitation, unhygienic conditions, and a failing waste disposal
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