Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
The High Court of Karnataka has directed the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to submit the status report on illegal dumping of debris and waste in Subramanyapura Lake in Uttarahalli of Bangalore South. Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) on the garbage crisis in the City on December 13, the …
MARGAO: After its previous attempt coming a cropper for want of awareness and logistical support, the Margao Municipal Council has decided to give yet another try to make the commercial capital plastic free. Margao Municipal Council Chairperson Arthur D’Silva said the civic body would give around a month’s time to …
With the state Legislative Assembly in session, the civic administration has suggested that a special ordinance be passed to lift the stay order on illegal mobile towers in the city. Proposing various guidelines in the draft policy for installation of mobile towers, the BMC said the HC orders directing status …
MARGAO: The Cuncolim Municipal Council on Monday issued a show cause notice to a ferroalloy unit at the industrial estate for filling an excavated area allegedly with hazardous waste behind the Cuncolim Industrial Estate. Chief Officer Shivaji Dessai issued the show cause notice following an inspection carried out of the …
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday directed the State government to maintain status quo for one month on the proposed parking lot project in Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. City-based advocate S Vasudeva has filed a public interest litigation contending that the space selected for the parking lot was close to …
Margao Municipal Council’s solid waste management plant finally stands commissioned at Sonsodo. Open dumping of waste is now a thing of the past. But, the civic body has a long way to go in tackling tons of waste generated in the commercial capital, reports Guilherme Almeida After a bitter experience …
At a time when the civic administration has been drawing flak for its poor garbage disposal, it will now take up the additional task of clearing garbage from colonies owned by public agencies such as MMRDA and MHADA. At present, BMC is responsible for managing solid waste from all private …
The stormwater drain (rajakaluve) at 1st Block HRBR Layout has been causing untold troubles for the residents. The filth, the unending mosquito menace and sewage water pumped into the drain have put people’s health at serious risk. Despite many complaints, the BWSSB and BBMP have done little to address the …
The High Court on Thursday issued directions to the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to take stringent action against bulk garbage generators, who fail to dispose of garbage along established guidelines. Hearing a set of petitions related to garbage problems in the City, the Division Bench headed by Justice N …
BICHOLIM: In an unusual incident, the Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) on Thursday decided to postpone a felicitation function after bowing to protests from mining workers in the area. BMC had decided to felicitate four persons, including environmentalist Ramesh Gawas, but the decision to felicitate Gawas angered the mining workers from …
The residents of Mandur remained indoors as ban orders under Section 144 of the CrPC remained in force for the fourth consecutive day in the village in the wake of protests against dumping of garbage at the landfill site. Amid tight security, nearly 200 truckloads of garbage from the City …
Officials used to hide casualty numbers, says health minister Minister for Health and Family Welfare Aravind Limbavali on Wednesday admitted in the Assembly that officials of his department used to hide the truth about the dengue deaths, prior to his taking over as minister. Replying to a question by Bandepppa …
Councillors of Eloor municipality on Tuesday laid siege to the environment surveillance centre of the State Pollution Control Board at Eloor. The protest was to press for their demands including action against the public-sector Hindustan Insecticides Ltd. (HIL) for allegedly dumping chemical effluents in to the Kuzhikandam creek. Municipal authorities …
More than 100 vehicles stranded; residents continue protest Stiff resistance by the residents of Mandur against dumping garbage in the landfill there has forced more than 100 trucks to be stationed near the Hoskote Circle. On Tuesday too, there was no sign of the villagers relenting. The villagers’ protest had …
NGO cites study to claim discrimination in allotment of housing reservation After BMC served demolition notices to 400 houses along Malvani-Marve Road in Malad Monday, urban planners and activists reiterated a long-pending demand Tuesday to include slums in the development plan (DP) of the city. The demand was made at …
Efforts effective, will take more steps, says BMC Most of the 907 positive cases of dengue reported by the BMC this year are from the island city. According to the data by the civic body, G South ward, which includes areas such has Mahalaxmi, Worli and Parel, has seen 156 …
Soon after her return from Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday convened a meeting of the Delhi Cabinet at her residence in which decisions were taken on pushing development works in all unauthorised colonies and to allow educational institutions functioning from non-confirming areas …
POONCH: In order to maintain sustainable sanitation in Poonch and other towns, District Development Commissioner, Poonch, Ajeet Kumar Sahu, launched a mass campaign from Poonch town today. Among others Superintendent of Police Shamsher Hussian, ADDC, Syed Anwar Hussain Shah, Superintendent District Hospital Dr.Mohammad Niaz and other senior officers of District …
AHMEDABAD: The city may finally get much-awaited eco-friendly systems for disposal of construction debris and animal carcasses. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has invited bids for the two projects, which will require investment to the tune of Rs 500 crore, to be executed under the public-private partnership model. "Private operators will …
New Delhi: The three corporation will soon launch a special drive to crack down on illegal cellphone towers. Officials say that in the past few months, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cellphone towers in the city, especially in residential colonies. There are 5,656 mobile towers …
