Waste management
- Telangana
Dumping construction waste in open areas to invite penal action
Hyderabad: Dumping of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in open areas, roadsides, drains or water bodies has been strictly prohibited and will attract penal action, the Telangana government has ordered, mandating strict…
- Telangana
Bhatti pitches Telangana waste-to-wealth model at Swachh Bharat review in Delhi
Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday, May 19, outlined the state’s plans to deploy nearly 9,600 electric waste collection vehicles, remediate legacy dump sites and build decentralised waste processing infrastructure,…
- India
Clean environ a right to life: SC issues pan-India directions on waste mgmt
New Delhi: Flagging the “uneven” compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules across India, the Supreme Court has said the present generation cannot afford to wait for further legislative refinement while…
- Hyderabad
CPCB report raises alarm on Hyderabad WTE pollution, firm refutes charges
Hyderabad: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in a report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), has flagged alarming levels of toxic heavy metals in the fly ash released from Hyderabad’s Waste-to-Energy…
- Hyderabad
Osmania University librarian paints life on rocks with message to save nature
Hyderabad: In the past few years, Osmania University has not just witnessed rejuvenation of its forestry, but also an innovative way to spread the message of protecting the environment, constitution, nation and…
- Hyderabad
Solid waste burning inside OU campus, a threat to Hyderabad’s biodiversity
Hyderabad: Osmania University is known for its lush green natural forest and biodiversity. The sanitation and gardening staff play a key role in maintaining cleanliness on the campus. Despite all the efforts…
- Hyderabad
GHMC officials directed to boost waste management efficiency
Hyderabad: GHMC Commissioner Ilambarithi K has urged all department heads to work in close coordination to provide better services to the citizens of Hyderabad. Speaking at an interactive meeting held on Friday,…
- Technology
Blue Planet acquires Vac-Tech Engineering to boost hazardous waste management
New Delhi: Sustainable waste management solutions provider Blue Planet on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Vac-Tech Engineering for an undisclosed sum. Blue Planet said in a statement that this acquisition will strengthen…
