Ever wondered what happens to all the waste you generate and where it goes after it is mindlessly dumped? Reports indicate that a good 99 per cent of people have never bothered or even know what happens thereafter. The responsibility of collection of waste obviously has to rest with the municipal board of the city.

In a setback to the Mayawati government, the Allahabad High Court, on Friday, asked the state government to stop construction of the eight-lane Ganga Expressway from Noida to Ballia until it gets a fresh environmental clearance.

Farmers and mango growers from Vithaladevi Fanasgoan village in Ratnagiri have alleged that a hot mix plant operated illegally in the vicinity is leading to a drastic reduction in production of Alphanso mangoes and other produce.

ITANAGAR, March 16

New Delhi: The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has said the only way to augment the depleting groundwater table in the city is through rooftop rainwater harvesting.

Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

DINDIGUL: Stern action will be initiated against persons who engage in burning of tyres, plastic and rubber items during Bogi festival, the penultimate day of Pongal festival. Unrestrained burning of tyres and plastic items would produce dense smoke and toxic fumes polluting air, water and soil, Collector R. Vasuki said here on Sunday.