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Termination Of Mandate Of Arbitral Tribunal Results In Waste Of Time, Resources And Money, Court Allowed Petition U/S 29A (4) And (5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that the parties and the Arbitral Tribunal have invested a lot of time, effort and energy in the arbitral proceedings. Brief Facts: The present petition has been filed under Section 29A and of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 read with section 7 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 …

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15 hours, 32 minutes ago

EOD dismantles fireworks buried near Willem II stadium after match

NL Times

The Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit dismantled five buried fireworks shells Sunday night near the Willem II stadium in Tilburg. The discovery was made after the Willem II-NEC football match, following a tip from local residents. Using a specialized robotic camera system, experts confirmed that the buried items were high-grade fireworks shells. Authorities sealed off the area, and during the investigation, …

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19 hours, 36 minutes ago

From waste to electricity to pollution

The Hindu

Delhi remains the most polluted city in India, as of December 20. Air pollution in Delhi mostly originates from human activities such as burning coal; petrol, diesel, and gas; biomass in industries; and coal-based power plants. According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, thermal plants emit sulphur dioxide at levels 240 times higher than stubble burning. …

Delhi Pollution Plants Air Wte Garbage Burning Wte Plants

1 day, 4 hours ago

DST Project to train tribal women of Anakapalli district in sustainable livelihood

The Hindu

As a part of project to empower tribal women through livelihood opportunities a skill development centre is being set up Kamkutam and Lovakothapalli hamlets in V. Madgula Mandal of Anakapalli District with the assistance of the Department of Science and Technology. The project aims to facilitate employment generation and encourage entrepreneurship for socio-economic development of ST women, to train identified …

Project Dst Sowmya Lovakothapalli

1 day, 8 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 …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

News in Frames | Greens power

The Hindu

Ambedkar Vegetable Market Yard, or Bowen pally market, has always been a hive of activity. The market produces three or four tonnes of organic waste every day. The electricity generated from the plant powers more than 100 street lights, 170 stalls, an administrative building, and the market’s water supply network — giving the market committee substantial savings in power bills. …

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Kerala Sends Team to Retrieve Illegally Dumped Medical Waste in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle

Amid public outrage, the Kerala government has dispatched a team to Tirunelveli to retrieve medical waste illegally dumped in several areas of Tamil Nadu. The team, led by a senior officer and supported by eight trucks from Thiruvananthapuram, began removing the hazardous waste on Sunday, according to local media reports.The waste was found in areas bordering the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Net-zero 'grocery tax' on packaging set to push up bills by £1.4bn a year - as retail chiefs warn costs of anti-plastic levy will be passed to shoppers

Daily Mail

A new 'grocery tax' on packaging materials used by retailers and manufacturers is set to increase bills by £1.4 billion a year. The cost of collecting and disposing of packaging waste is currently taken on by local authorities and funded by council tax In the first year of the scheme, the cheapest packaging is paper or board packaging, costing £215 …

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Kerala officials inspect medical waste dumped near Tirunelveli

The Hindu

Officials from Kerala conducted an inspection at sites in Nadukallur and Kodaganallur near Tirunelveli, where medical waste from Kerala were reportedly dumped. The issue of biomedical waste being dumped into waterbodies in Nadukallur and Kodaganallur created a widespread outrage across Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, the officials collected syringes, blood samples and documents from the dumped medical waste at Nadukallur and three …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

SC seeks urgent action on solid waste crisis in Delhi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over the mounting solid waste crisis in Delhi, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi government and the MCD to explain how far the authorities have complied with timelines prescribed under 2016 rules for the management of such waste. While hearing the case concerning the air pollution crisis in the city and related issues, …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

In National Capital, 3000 Tons Of Solid Waste Remains Untreated Daily: Supreme Court Highlights Disastrous Situation In Delhi

Live Law

The Supreme Court Thursday strongly criticized the Delhi government for the lack of progress in implementation of solid waste management, highlighting a gap of 3,000 metric tons per day between the waste generated and the waste treated in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi area. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice AG Masih expressed disappointment over the authorities' …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

Kozhikode Corpn. to join hands with BPCL to set up waste management plant at Njeliyanparamba

The Hindu

The Kozhikode Corporation’s proposal to set up a permanent waste management system at Njeliyanparamba with the support of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd gains momentum after the intervention of Minister for Local Administration M.B. This marks a significant step after the Corporation’s earlier decision to terminate its contract with Zonta Infratech for a ‘Waste to Energy’ plant, as well as for …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To BMC Commissioner On Contempt Plea Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Mumbai Gurudwara, Directs Status Quo

Live Law

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition filed against Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, alleging illegal demolition of a Gurudwara in violation of the Court's stay order on demolitions in the 'bulldozer matter'. She also informed that solid waste management department has written to the assistant municipal commissioner, calling the subject structure a dargah. Two other similar …

Supreme Court Court Demolition Guru Municipal Corporation Status Quo Gurudwara

4 days, 15 hours ago

Joint efforts improve circular economy

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-19 09:33 Wang Dongfeng, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also president of the China Economic and Social Council, attends and addresses the 19th meeting of the China-EU Round Table held between the CESC and the European Economic and Social Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 17, …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Hazardous Waste Disposal from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Begins

Deccan Chronicle

Bhopal: The process for the disposal of the hazardous waste of Union Carbide plant here, the site of Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, has been set in motion with the visit of high-level official teams at the disposal site at Pithapuram in Indore in Madhya Pradesh for inspection on Wednesday. Around 337 tons of poisonous waste in liquid form have …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Food Safety Task Force conducted an inspection at Mehfil Biryani Darbar in Narayanguda on Tuesday. It has been found several hygiene and safety violations that raised serious concerns about the restaurant's food handling practices. During the inspection, it was found that the food handlers lacked medical records and FOSTAC certification, which are essential for ensuring safe food practices. …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

BJP’s Annamalai Accuses Kerala of Dumping Waste in TN Border Districts

Deccan Chronicle

Annamalai warned that if Kerala continues this practice, he would arrange for the waste to be sent back to the state. He accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin of compromising the state's interests, including on issues like Cauvery water, to favor political allies. "The DMK government has allowed border districts to be turned into garbage dumping yards for …

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Mufasa: The Lion King 2 review – A catastrophic waste of director Barry Jenkins

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The news that he’d direct Mufasa: The Lion King sparked a …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Odisha Startup Converts Seafood Waste into Bioplastics

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Scientists at Natnov Bioscience, a biotech startup in Odisha recognised by the Union government’s Start-up India initiative and the state’s Mukhya Mantri Krishi Udyog Yojana, are making remarkable strides in addressing seafood waste. The circular bio-economy concept aims to repurpose waste into renewable resources, addressing critical global concerns like environmental degradation and food security. “So far, we have valorized …

Food India Odisha Seafood Waste Plastic Pati

6 days, 11 hours ago

Experts lay down circularity plan for 7 key sectors in India to cut waste

Hindustan Times

Solar waste is expected to increase three times to reach 340 kt by 2030, analysis by India’s G20 Secretariat, Council on Energy Environment and Water, RMI, World Resources Institute along with authors from several think tanks said. “Unlocking India’s Circular Waste Economy Potential for Sustainability” captures how this waste can be utilised in seven key sectors including: solar panels, batteries, …

India Growth Solar Circular Economy Waste Resource Rmi

6 days, 15 hours ago

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste

NPR

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste toggle caption Dorisj/Getty Images The can of chickpeas in the pantry has a "best by" date that passed two weeks ago. "It's not only leading to food waste, but it's also causing people to waste a lot of money," says Emily Broad Leib, …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

events with 100+ at unlicensed venues must segregate waste

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The central government’s gazetted notification on Solid Waste Management Rules for 2024 was made public by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday. events with 100+ at unlicensed venues must segregate waste A key rule requires event organisers at unlicensed venues with over a 100 people to segregate waste at source. The notification mandates institutions occupying more than 5000sqmts such …

Waste Unlicensed Venues

6 days, 21 hours ago

Greater Noida to rope in expert agency, set up facility in Astoli for waste processing

Hindustan Times

The Greater Noida authority on Monday said it has started the process to finalise an expert agency that can set up a plant to treat mixed waste generated in the city. The new facility in Astoli will have a capacity to treat 800 tonnes of daily waste and can make the city cleaner, said authority officials. The authority has planned …

Waste Facility Greater Noida Plant Authority Waste Processing Expert Agency

6 days, 23 hours ago

Supreme Court Warns Delhi Government Of Contempt Action For Not Implementing Solid Waste Management Rules, Summons Chief Secretary

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday while hearing the ongoing MC Mehta case concerning environmental issues in the National Capital Region pulled up the Delhi Government for the lack of compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the city. A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Manmohan noted that Delhi government had failed to comply with its …

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Termination Of Mandate Of Arbitral Tribunal Results In Waste Of Time, Resources And Money, Court Allowed Petition U/S 29A (4) And (5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

EOD dismantles fireworks buried near Willem II stadium after match

From waste to electricity to pollution

DST Project to train tribal women of Anakapalli district in sustainable livelihood

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

News in Frames | Greens power

Kerala Sends Team to Retrieve Illegally Dumped Medical Waste in Tamil Nadu

Net-zero 'grocery tax' on packaging set to push up bills by £1.4bn a year - as retail chiefs warn costs of anti-plastic levy will be passed to shoppers

Kerala officials inspect medical waste dumped near Tirunelveli

SC seeks urgent action on solid waste crisis in Delhi

In National Capital, 3000 Tons Of Solid Waste Remains Untreated Daily: Supreme Court Highlights Disastrous Situation In Delhi

Kozhikode Corpn. to join hands with BPCL to set up waste management plant at Njeliyanparamba

Supreme Court Issues Notice To BMC Commissioner On Contempt Plea Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Mumbai Gurudwara, Directs Status Quo

Joint efforts improve circular economy

Hazardous Waste Disposal from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Begins

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

BJP’s Annamalai Accuses Kerala of Dumping Waste in TN Border Districts

Mufasa: The Lion King 2 review – A catastrophic waste of director Barry Jenkins

Odisha Startup Converts Seafood Waste into Bioplastics

Experts lay down circularity plan for 7 key sectors in India to cut waste

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste

events with 100+ at unlicensed venues must segregate waste

Greater Noida to rope in expert agency, set up facility in Astoli for waste processing

Supreme Court Warns Delhi Government Of Contempt Action For Not Implementing Solid Waste Management Rules, Summons Chief Secretary