Ranchi: Jal sahiyas (community water volunteers) in the state will soon receive periodic vocational training in plumbing at industrial training institutes (ITIs).During a review meeting of the drinking water and sanitation department on Tuesday, chief minister Hemant Soren directed that jal sahiyas be provided plumbing training and entrusted with the responsibility of repairing faulty handpumps…
Prayagraj: With a motto to create awareness on water, forests and land conservations, volunteers of the ‘Mangal Bhumi Foundation’ on Sunday embarked on a study tour of the Loni river. During the journey, the volunteers observed the river’s current condition, water flow, pollution levels, encroachments, traditional water sources, and various social, economic, and environmental aspects…
Officials said the facility will process around 42 tonnes of mixed domestic, commercial and industrial waste daily Gurgaon: The city is set to get a material recovery facility in Sector 109, with Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar laying the foundation stone for the project on World Environment Day on Friday.The facility, being developed by MCG…
UP team receiving the awards at the event Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh delivered an impressive performance at the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme Awards ceremony held in Delhi. The state was honoured in several key categories for its notable achievements in solar energy. Uttar Pradesh stood first in the country in the high consumer…
Jaipur: The state govt has identified 132 LPG-free zones and has a target of providing Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connection to 43,000 households by the end of June to reduce dependence on LPG cylinders, chief secretary V Srinivas said Monday.Chairing a meeting of the City Gas Distribution Companies (CGD), he said around 7,400 Domestic…
Varanasi: In the aftermath of recent boat tragedies in Mathura and Jabalpur that claimed more than 20 lives, the Varanasi district administration has intensified efforts to enhance safety on the Ganga, where thousands of devotees, tourists and residents rely on boat services every day.With passenger safety at the forefront and a focus on minimising disaster…
Mandya DC warns improper solid waste disposal threatens public health, environment and economy, stresses importance of clean surroundings for a healthy society Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara on Tuesday stressed that scientific disposal of solid waste is a collective responsibility and called for effective segregation of wet and dry waste at the household level, along with…
Ludhiana: Local hospitals report a surge in heatstroke admissions, including severe pediatric and geriatric cases, as a prolonged heatwave pushes local emergency networks to their limits.The spike in climate-induced medical emergencies has prompted leading critical care specialists to issue urgent public health warnings, as overstretched power grids leave vulnerable families without air conditioning during the…
Mandya: Mandya district is set to witness stricter enforcement of waste disposal practices following directions issued by deputy commissioner Kumara for the effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, introduced by the Central govt in line with the Supreme Court’s directives on scientific waste disposal.Chairing a meeting with municipal commissioners and chief officers…
