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NGT refrains from imposing a financial penalty on Jharkhand for poor SWM

NGT refrains from imposing a financial penalty on Jharkhand for poor SWM

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has declined to impose a Rs 750-crore environmental penalty on the Jharkhand government for improper solid and liquid waste management. The tribunal also noted the state government’s commitment to allocating…

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Chennai: Rs 22 lakh collected in 2 weeks as fine for waste dumping

Chennai: Rs 22 lakh collected in 2 weeks as fine for waste dumping

The Greater Chennai Municipal Corporation has said it collected Rs 11.53 lakh from citizens between October 10 to 23 for dumping garbage and Rs 11.12 lakh for throwing construction waste, reports DT Next. According to…

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Chennai Corporation cracks down on illegal waste dumping

Chennai Corporation cracks down on illegal waste dumping

The Chennai Corporation has fined individuals for dumping waste illegally in the Perungudi lake and surrounding areas. Civic body officials conducted an inspection in the area and a total of 21 persons were found dumping…

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Chennai asks bulk generators to segregate waste

Chennai asks bulk generators to segregate waste

The Greater Chennai Municipal Corporation (GCMC) has asked bulk waste generators to segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste on their premises. Failure to do so by a fixed time limit will lead to a penalty. As…

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Jodhpur announces fines on citizens for littering

Jodhpur announces fines on citizens for littering

Jodhpur has announced a fine on citizens caught throwing garbage in the open. The penalty ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 5000. As per the new rules, those who throw garbage inside residential complexes, as…