Srinivas Sirnoorkar, Gulbarga, Jan 3, DHNS :

Gulbarga University will soon be making a big green statement by making the best use of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

A view of the administrative block of Gulbarga University. DH PHOTOThe varsity will adopt scientific solid waste management and establish a mega vermi compost plant at its 800-acre campus, Jnanaganga.

To keep a curb on rising pollution in the city due to e-waste, the MCD wants companies manufacturing electric appliances, mobile and computers should take back e-waste for their scientific disposal. Several councilors led by Works Committee Chairman Jagdish Mamgain have asked Municipal Commissioner KS Mehra to issue an order in this regard.

In the age of recycling, ragpickers perform a socially highly useful function. But the middle class simply wants them banished
Russel Street, off Park Street, is among the poshest addresses anyone in Kolkata can think of.

Obnoxious smell, piles of filth and garbage from the dumping grounds might soon disappear. The grounds will be transformed into green lungs of the city.

After the successful closure of the Gorai dumping ground was recognised globally at UN Climate Change Conference, a similar project is set to be replicated at Deonar.

Development should take place but keeping environment factor in mind, said Indian Institute of Science Professor Mohan Kumar inaugurating the seminar on

The Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) has now sought citizens

Kohima, Sept 28: Nagaland today observed World Tourism Day under the theme

Jaipur: As a perfect corollary to the plastic bags ban in the city, the Sulabh International, a social service organisation launched a campaign on Thursday to make biodegradable carry bags made of jute and paper.

NEW DELHI: A bio-gas plant that would use the bio-degradable waste generated in the Delhi Secretariat to provide gas to its canteen was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday as part of the Akshay Urja Diwas (renewable energy day) celebrations.

Ms. Dikshit said harnessing renewable energy is a must for Delhi as it would help in decreasing its pollution load.

CUTTACK: With improper biomedical waste handling and disposal at the hospitals in the City continuing to raise concerns despite the directions of the Orissa High Court, the district administration today announced setting up of a Special Task Force to assess the health institutions and recommend action against the violators.

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