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NGT directs Howrah Municipal Corporation to comply with waste rules

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) to undertake comprehensive measures to ensure full compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and other applicable environmental regulations.
The direction was issued by a bench comprising Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi (Judicial Member) and Justice Ishwar Singh (Expert Member).
The bench passed the direction after observing that the West Bengal State Pollution Control Board (WBSPCB) had failed to file any report or response indicating the compliance status with respect to the mandatory biannual review of the implementation of the Rules, to be conducted in close coordination with the Directorate of Municipal Administration or the Secretary-in-Charge of the State Urban Development Department.
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PM Modi extends Ramzan greetings to the Nation, prays for peace and prosperity

19 Feb 2026 | 12:44 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ramzan, conveying his wishes for peace, prosperity, and unity across society.

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I-PAC raids: ED being weaponised, says West Bengal

19 Feb 2026 | 12:19 AM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court tosday witnessed a sharp exchange between the West Bengal government and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), with the State alleging that the anti-money laundering agency was being “weaponised” against political opponents, and the ED countering that it was, in fact, being “terrorised”.

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PM Modi holds high-level bilaterals on AI Impact Summit sidelines

18 Feb 2026 | 10:47 PM

‎New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with global leaders on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, reinforcing India’s growing role in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. ‎
Throughout the day, the Prime Minister engaged with leaders from Europe and Asia, reviewing strategic partnerships and exploring new avenues of cooperation in technology, trade, connectivity and sustainable development.

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ED attaches Rs 13 89 Cr assets in NH-74 land acquisition scam

18 Feb 2026 | 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Dehradun Sub-Zonal Office, on Wednesday said it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 13.89 crore in connection with the NH-74 land acquisition scam.

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AAP targets BJP over deteriorating law and order in Delhi

18 Feb 2026 | 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that the law and order situation in the national capital has deteriorated under the BJP government, claiming that incidents of murder and violent crime have increased in recent weeks.

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