Greater Noida to Hire Agencies for E-Waste Management
To tackle rising electronic waste in the city, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) will appoint professional agencies to manage collection, transport, processing, and disposal of e-waste across all sectors of Greater Noida.With a population of around 1 million, the city is generating growing volumes of e-waste, posing both environmental and health risks due to improper handling. Under the proposed initiative, authorised agencies will collect e-waste from households, institutions, businesses, and industrial areas, providing doorstep pickup services.Agencies must also set ..
IWAI, Rhenus to Boost Barge Ops on Key Inland Waterways
In a major development for India's inland waterways, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global logistics giant Rhenus Group to launch scheduled barge services on key National Waterways (NWs). The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, reaffirming the Centre’s push to create a more efficient, eco-friendly, and integrated transport network.As part of the agreement, Rhenus Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. will gradually deploy 100 barges, beginni..
Delhi to Karnal, Shahjahanpur RRTS Lines Ready to Roll Soon
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that detailed project reports (DPRs) for two new Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors — Delhi to Karnal in Haryana and Delhi to Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan — have been completed. These high-speed transit lines are expected to be operational within the next two to three years.Khattar made the announcement during the 31st foundation day celebrations of Delhi Metro, highlighting the expanding role of public transportation in India’s urban development. He noted that Metro networks have become essential for city li..
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