TTD takes action to clear decades-old garbage in Tirumala
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TTD takes action to clear decades-old garbage in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: To address a long-standing waste accumulation issue, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has launched plans to remove nearly 1 lakh metric tonnes of garbage that has accumulated over the past 30 years. Venkaiah Chowdary, inspected key locations in Tirumala, including the dumping yard near Kakulamanu Dibba, close to the Gogarbham Dam. "We are working to clear 1 lakh metric tonnes of garbage that has accumulated for over 30 years. "Municipal officials have already visited the site, and we aim to complete the garbage removal within three to four months," he added.

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Team from Kerala begins cleanup of hazardous wastes dumped in Tirunelveli district
1 day, 7 hours ago

Team from Kerala begins cleanup of hazardous wastes dumped in Tirunelveli district

The Hindu  

A team of 25 members from Kerala arrived in Tirunelveli district to remove truckloads of hazardous waste dumped at various locations across the district, which had been transported from Kerala. The waste found in the places including Pazhavoor, Kodaganallur, Kallur and Kondanagaram comprised biomedical materials including syringes, blood samples and other hazardous waste mixed with solid wastes. The Bench comprising …

TTD's green push: Plan to tackle legacy waste issue
4 weeks ago

TTD's green push: Plan to tackle legacy waste issue

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has set its sights on resolving one of Tirumala's pressing challenges—decades-old legacy waste. With over 60,000 metric tonnes of untreated waste and daily additions compounding the issue, TTD is currently adopting a multi-pronged strategy aimed at sustainable waste management. According to the EO, approximately 2.45 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste has accumulated over the …

Tiruchi's Deepavali Garbage Clearance: 211 Tonnes of Waste Removed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tiruchi's Deepavali Garbage Clearance: 211 Tonnes of Waste Removed

The Hindu  

Around 211 tonnes of garbage generated during Deepavali in Tiruchi, including 202.4 tonnes of plastics and papers, was cleared from residential and commercial areas in all 65 wards of the city. The waste was collected through a special drive conducted by the Tiruchi Corporation and its sanitation workers. The drive was carried out from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. and …

TTD moots two-bin system for waste disposal in Tirumala
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TTD moots two-bin system for waste disposal in Tirumala

The Hindu  

In an attempt to ensure providing quality food and hygienic environs to the pilgrims visiting the Lord Venkateswara temple, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao mandated a two-bin system for waste disposal and complaint and suggestion boxes in all hotels and eateries in Tirumala. Chairing a review meeting on July 29, Mr. Shyamala Rao emphasised the need for …

AP HC Stays TTD Funds Diversion to Tirupati Municipal Corporation for Sanitation
1 year ago

AP HC Stays TTD Funds Diversion to Tirupati Municipal Corporation for Sanitation

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In an interim order, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams not to release funds to the Tirupati Municipal Corporation towards execution of sanitation and cleanliness works in Tirupati city. The TTD had passed resolutions in October to allocate funds to the TMC for improving the sanitation standards in Tirupati, where millions turn up for …

Over 550 tonnes of waste cleared after Deepavali celebrations in Tiruchi
1 year, 1 month ago

Over 550 tonnes of waste cleared after Deepavali celebrations in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

Deepavali celebrations in Tiruchi left heaps of garbage on the streets of the city on Monday and it was a tough task for conservancy workers to clear them on Monday. As many as 1,200 conservancy workers were engaged for clearing the garbage since 6 a.m. Mounds of cracker debris, including plastics used for packing crackers, sweet boxes, leftover food, and …

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli
1 year, 1 month ago

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed authorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to file detailed reports on a recent incident of garbage being dumped in Nanguneri town in Tirunelveli. Based on a news report, the NGT has taken suo motu cognisance into ten tonnes of plastic, medical, and domestic waste from Kerala dumped at multiple locations …

Accidental shift to decentralised waste management helps Thiruvananthapuram
1 year, 8 months ago

Accidental shift to decentralised waste management helps Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu  

At hindsight, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation authorities might now be thanking the people of Vilappilsala who organised a strong protest movement to close down the centralised waste treatment plant in their village. The protest, and the consequent closure of the plant, made the civic body rethink its waste management practices, which led to the slow but still incomplete shift towards decentralised …

TTD launches Shramadanam at Tirumala’s Balaji Nagar
2 years, 4 months ago

TTD launches Shramadanam at Tirumala’s Balaji Nagar

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In a bid to keep the hill town’s environs clean and hygiene, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has launched Shramadanam programme at Tirumala on Tuesday. Participating in the Shramadanam activity along the senior officers of TTD in the Balaji Nagar area in Tirumala, TTD EO A.V. The TTD EO further took part in the Shramadanam programme and he even did not …

Indian Oil to set up a biogas plant at Tirumala soon
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian Oil to set up a biogas plant at Tirumala soon

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Indian Oil Corporation Limited is establishing a compressed biogas plant at Tirumala, whose feedstock will be biodegradable solid waste generated at the hill town. As part of Swachh Tirumala, the temple body had contemplated a municipal wet waste treatment plant at the hill town with Windrow technology, which would produce compost or manure and minimise the adverse impact on …

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