Thane: In an affidavit submitted to the high court on Thursday, the civic administration indirectly admitted about the absence of a designated dumping ground facility to dispose solid waste generat

The TMC has signed a pact with a NGO for converting garbage and solid waste into fuel. The city generates around 700 MT of waste daily and a section of the same will be used to generate fuel.

THANE: A study undertaken by the Thane Municipal Corporation's pollution control board has revealed that the lake city residents inhale highly toxic air mixed with construction debris and fuel emis

NAVI MUMBAI: City based activists have urged CM Devendra Fadnavis to consider implementing odd-even traffic formula of Delhi in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mumbai, to curb the rising air pollution.

From January 1, small and big hotels, hospitals, shops, malls and other commercial establishments will have to pay solid waste tax.

While the Bombay High court (HC) has asked the state government to give a data on the number of decibel meter required for every police station in Maharashtra, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court, irked with the zero noise violation figures of major cities during Navratri and Diwali, told the state government on Wednesday not to release such laughable data.

THANE: Unchecked dumping of debris and waste at the isolated stretch beyond Mithbunder Road is destroying the mangroves and greenery skirting the creek here.

The continuous barrage of loud music, dazzling light shows and bursting of fire crackers during the Ganeshotsav seem to be harming the health of Thaneites who have been complaining of sleep disorde

THANE: The BJP-Sena government's 'gift' of additional floor space index (FSI) for the city has invited sharp criticism from town planners.