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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Chandigarh MC takes action against police station for violating waste segregation rules
1 2 Chandigarh: The municipal corporation Chandigarh on Tuesday took strict action against the police station in Sector 11 for violating the Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules, 2016. During an inspection, the MC team found that mixed waste was being improperly stacked within the premises of the police station, in clear defiance of waste segregation norms. As per the MSW rules, it is mandatory for all institutions and households to segregate wet waste (organic/kitchen waste) and dry waste (plastic, paper, etc) at the source before disposal. Taking swift action, the MC issued a challan against the police station, reiterating that rules apply equally to all govt bodies, institutions, and individuals. The MC officials also directed the police station to ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste immediately, failing which further action will follow. Special drive MC on Tuesday conducted a special drive in different parts of the city. The drive targeted residents who failed to comply with the mandatory household waste segregation norms. As a result, 205 challans were issued to individuals found handing over unsegregated waste to door-to-door collectors, while 34 challans were issued to violators against littering. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo This action was in line with the solid waste management rules, which require all citizens to strictly segregate waste at the source — dry waste (paper, plastic, metal, etc) and wet waste (kitchen and food waste) must be stored and handed over separately. During the drive, officials not only took punitive action but also educated defaulters about the importance of waste segregation in reducing environmental hazards, improving recycling efficiency, and maintaining cleanliness in the city.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Police station, 205 residents get Municipal Corporation challans for not segregating waste
In a drive to ensure compliance with the Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules, 2016, the Municipal Corporation (MC), Chandigarh on Tuesday carried out a city-wide campaign and issued challans to 205 residents and even to the police station in Sector 11 for various violations. According to MC officials, during a routine inspection, a team discovered that mixed waste was being improperly stored within the premises of the police station — a clear breach of the mandatory waste segregation norms. Under the MSW Rules, all institutions, including government establishments, are required to segregate wet (organic/kitchen) and dry (plastic, paper, etc.) segregate waste at source before disposal. The civic body penalised the police station for non-compliance and issued strict instructions to implement proper waste segregation practices without delay. Officials warned that any further violations would invite harsher penalties. The MC also issued challans to 205 residents too for handing unsegregated waste to door-to-door collectors. Additionally, 34 challans were issued for littering in public areas. The civic body officials engaged with defaulters on the ground, made them aware about the environmental and civic benefits of proper waste segregation — ranging from enhanced recycling to cleaner neighborhoods and reduced landfill burden. MC Commissioner Amit Kumar emphasised that strict compliance is essential for the city's sustainability. 'Segregation at source is not a choice — it is the law,' he stated. 'These drives will now be a regular feature across Chandigarh, and non-compliance will attract penalties without exception.' 'This action sends a clear message that the rules apply equally to every citizen and institution,' an MC spokesperson stated. 'Segregation at source is not just a guideline; it is a legal obligation crucial for maintaining public hygiene and environmental sustainability.' The Municipal Corporation has urged all government departments, institutions, and residents across Chandigarh to adhere strictly to waste management rules and support its ongoing cleanliness mission. The civic body warned that continued disregard for the rules would result in financial penalties and further action.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Sanitation drive across Hyderabad from today
Zonal commissioners must conduct coordination meetings with all line departments and inspect areas with high dengue incidence, ensuring anti-larval operations (ALO) in at least 100 surrounding households. Deputy commissioners will coordinate with AMOHs and sanitation agencies to deploy sufficient manpower and vehicles for MSW and C&D waste removal. All waste must be lifted from designated points with no disruption to daily sanitation duties. Legacy waste locations — on roadsides, nalas, lakes, parks and footpaths — will be geo-tagged and cleared using mapped vehicle routes. HIMSW Pvt. Ltd. will provide MSW vehicles; HCDWPL or Soma Srinivas Reddy will manage C&D waste transportation. In areas near electric poles and transformers, the sanitation teams must obtain clearance from the electricity department before cleanup. Citizens are urged to cooperate by not littering or dumping debris during the drive. GHMC emphasised that cleaner neighbourhoods are key to reducing vector-borne diseases like dengue. Officials will also conduct daily visits to dengue-affected households and upload action-taken reports to the VBD app. Beautification efforts, including green belts, footpath improvements and caution signage, will be part of the drive to discourage future dumping.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Multiple stories of humiliation of Devadasi children
Thirty-two-year-old S. Radha has been running from pillar to post to get her daughter admitted to a government-run residential school for a year now. The child whose documents do not provide the father's name, but has 'XYZ' marked in the column to name the father, has been denied admission. 'I have been humiliated by officials. Having to fill the father's name mandatorily has to be removed to make our lives easy,' said Ms. Radha, a Davadasi and a resident of Nagenahalli, near Hosapete in Vijayanagara district. The woman, who dropped out of PUC more than a decade ago, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts. Similarly, 22-year-old Ravi Kombenavar, a civil engineering diploma holder from Nidugundi in Vijayapura district, has 'XXX' written in place of his father's name. The need for naming the father has become a problem, especially after the application process has been moved online and without filling the name, the application remains incomplete. 'Though officials frustrate us by asking us to put some random name whenever there is a problem, I do not do it. How can I create documents for some imaginary name?' asked Manjula Malige, daughter of a Devadasi and an MSW graduate working at Hosapete-based NGO Sakhi Trust. 'We want the government to allow us to name our mother in the father's column or just write Devadasi.' Ms. Malige faced a problem when she applied for a certificate to get benefits under Article 371 J. The Devadasi children have been facing the problem for a long time, and recently, the daughter of a Devadasi fought successfully for months to get her passport done without naming the father. 'Many others have had a problem of the grandfather's name or a maternal uncle's name filled in the father's name column. When the women migrated looking for livelihood, they would leave their young child in their maternal homes. During admissions, either the grandfather or uncle would have provided names,' said Renukamma from Kudligi. According to Koppal resident Yamanurappa Hucchaiaya Swamy, son of a Devadasi and coordinator of the Vimuktha Devadasi Mahila Mathu Makkala Vedike spread across 14 districts, most Devadasis come from Dalit and backward communities. He said more than 90% of the Devadasis come from the most backward Madiga community. Women from Holeya, Valmiki, and Talwar communities, among others, have also been initiated. 'In many cases, though the father is moving in front of his children, they cannot identify him as the father. The Bill has become necessary because there is no reservation or any other comprehensive benefits for Devadasi children. In most cases, Devadasis are abandoned by men, do not provide their name to the child, and there is no value for relationship,' he said.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Man challaned for public littering in Chd
Chandigarh: Reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against public littering, the UT municipal corporation has issued a challan to a man for littering in Sector 23 after identifying him through CCTV footage. The incident came to light when residents submitted video evidence showing an individual discarding waste irresponsibly in a public area. Acting swiftly, the MCC traced the scooter registration number visible in the footage, identified the offender, and issued a challan under the Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules. The violator was also served a strict warning against any future violations. MC commissioner Amit Kumar said this action should serve as a strong message that littering in public spaces will not be tolerated. Citizen cooperation is key, and the municipal corporation encourages more residents to come forward with such evidence. The commissioner has appealed to citizens to report such violations via WhatsApp No. 9915762917 by sharing images or video clips of littering acts along with location details. These reports will be verified, and necessary action will be taken in accordance with MSW rules.
