The New Indian Express

Forest department urges halt to waste dumping near Coimbatore forest to prevent elephant intrusion

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore forest division has urged local bodies to immediately stop dumping their waste in the open in the forest boundaries. A letter in this regard was sent following the recent ...
The Hindu

Open dumping of waste continues; GCC yet to impose fines

The city continues to struggle with widespread open dumping of waste, even as the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) conducts awareness drives and announces penalties. K. Raj, a private cab driver, ...
pharmaphorum

Pharma waste management: Balancing cost, compliance, and environmental responsibility

In an era where healthcare advancements are at their peak, an often overlooked, yet critical, aspect is the management of pharmaceutical waste. This intricate balance of cost, compliance, and ...
The New Indian Express

Waste dumped in open as bins taken off Madurai roads

MADURAI: In a move to improve solid waste management, the city corporation has brought down the number of dumpster bins to 80. However, the lack of dumpsters in extension areas has led to open garbage ...
Indiatimes

NGT fines GMC Rs 17.4L for dumping waste in open

Ghaziabad: The National Green Tribunal has directed GMC to pay an environmental compensation of Rs 17.4 lakh for continuing to dump waste in the open.The action follows a complaint filed in July 2024 ...