solid waste

Centre notifies new solid waste management norms

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, replacing…

3 months ago

Varanasi imposes ₹250 fine for spitting in public to boost cleanliness

Varanasi: In a major step towards improving cleanliness and hygiene, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has announced strict penalties for…

6 months ago

NGT raps Karnataka government for lapses in waste management

Karnataka generates 12,701 tonnes per day (TPD) of waste across 316 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), but processes only 10,031 TPD…

1 year ago

Zero Waste Day: Humanity generates more than two billion tonnes solid waste annually

It’s time to clean up our world & make progress towards circular economies: UN Secretary-General António Guterres New Delhi: The…

3 years ago

International Day of Zero Waste: Centre to organize rally to raise awareness about garbage free cities

New Delhi: With an aims to promote sustainable consumption and raise awareness about zero-waste initiatives, The Ministry of Housing and Urban…

3 years ago