20 tractors impounded in joint crackdown on illegal debris dumping | Delhi News

New Delhi: In a major joint enforcement drive against illegal construction debris dumping, Delhi Traffic Police’s eastern range and east district police intercepted and impounded 20 tractors during a late-night crackdown.The operation was launched following persistent complaints about tractors illegally transporting and dumping construction debris on the busy stretch at night. Police said the activity…

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Locals flag Nethravati pollution in Uppinangady | Bengaluru News

Toxic flow: Sewage water from residential areas flows into the Nethravati River near Uppinangady Mangaluru: Mangaluru: The Nethravati river, the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada district, is allegedly being polluted by contaminated water, including sewage discharged from residential complexes in Uppinangady.Social activist Kailar Rajagopal Bhat said contaminated water from a residential apartment complex flows into the…

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Kancheepuram’s Kolathuvanchery water body turns into open dumping ground, smoke from burning waste sparks health fears | Chennai News

Waste is burnt at Kolathuvanchery water body near Iyyappanthangal Metro station in Kancheepuram Chennai: Tonnes of plastic, meat waste and household refuse are being dumped and burnt at the Kolathuvanchery water body near Iyyappanthangal Metro station, exposing thousands of residents to toxic smoke and causing health issues.Kolathuvanchery, a village panchayat near Iyyappanthangal in Kancheepuram district,…

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Desilting of main stormwater drain not done yet, waterlogging fears rise in Gurgaon Sec 21 | Gurgaon News

While the assurances have remained unchanged, the drains have remained uncleared, Lamba said. Gurgaon: With the monsoon approaching, residents of Sector 21 fear that the colony could face severe waterlogging if the desilting of a key stormwater drain — which is facing delays — is not completed immediately. Despite repeatedly flagging the issue with GMDA…

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Govt to retain welfare schemes but will probe beneficiaries | Kolkata News

Kolkata: The BJP govt in Bengal has decided to retain the social welfare schemes introduced during the previous Trinamool regime but plans a comprehensive review of beneficiaries to eliminate irregularities and ensure that benefits reach only deserving individuals, officials said.The decision follows reports alleging widespread irregularities, including the inclusion of ineligible persons through political influence…

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