1,690 tonnes of garbage lifted in three days from 100 wards in Madurai city; Commissioner imposes fine of ₹50,000 for dumping meat waste along Vaigai
2 months, 1 week ago

1,690 tonnes of garbage lifted in three days from 100 wards in Madurai city; Commissioner imposes fine of ₹50,000 for dumping meat waste along Vaigai

The Hindu  

In a mega exercise, the Madurai Corporation had lifted 1,690 tonnes of garbage in the last three days on account of Deepavali celebrations, said Commissioner C. Dinesh Kumar on Friday. The health wing officials had roped in 4,051 conservancy workers and spread them across 100 wards within the city and peripheries. According to the health officials, on October 30, they lifted 994 metric tonnes, on October 31, 326 tonnes and on November 1, 370 tonnes. Accompanied by the engineering team of officials, Mr. Dinesh Kumar also inspected drainage channels at BB Kulam, Narimedu, Ghokale Road and at Managiri where encroachments were removed.

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