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As fire at Bhalswa landfill adds to Delhi’s smog, experts push for segregating waste at source, formalising garbage collection

Delhi is all set to turn into a gas chamber once again and the methane from landfills like Bhalswa will only add to its woes. Experts suggest NCR needs a long-term solution, and segregating waste could be good place to start with

EDMC sanitation workers call off strike after civic body agrees to demands of timely payment of salaries, clearance of dues

After nearly a month-long stir, sanitation workers of the cash-strapped EDMC on Tuesday ended their strike after the civic authority agreed to accept their demands.

East Delhi sanitation workers accuse Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal of being 'indifferent', seek release of their salaries

The sanitation workers have been on a strike since 12 September, leading to a pile-up of garbage in localities falling under the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC).

East Delhi sanitation workers strike: Will release Rs 500cr within 2 days to civic bodies to resolve crisis, Delhi govt tells SC

The Delhi government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it would release Rs 500 crore within two days to civic bodies, which will help resolve the crisis that has arisen due to the ongoing strike by sanitation workers of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) over regular payment of salaries and regularisation of workers.

Facing contempt of court charges, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari says he tampered with seal as 'symbolic protest' only

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari Monday told the Supreme Court that he had broken the seal of a premises here as a "symbolic protest" against the illegal action of officials of the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) and was willing to accept the role of 'sealing officer' as suggested by the apex court.

SC issues contempt notice to Manoj Tiwari for breaking lock during sealing drive, directs him to appear in court on 25 September

The Supreme Court observed that it was "unfortunate" that Manoj Tiwari, an elected representative had tried to defy the orders of the apex court.

Kerala, After The Flood: East Delhi Municipal Corporation donates Rs 1 crore to relief fund for victims

The officials East Delhi Municipal Corporation have together donated a sum of Rs 1 crore to the relief fund for the victims of flood-hit Kerala.

Delhi's Ashok Nagar residents continue to wallow in neglect as EDMC fails to implement scientific waste management

Delhi's Ashok Nagar, one of the colonies under the East Delhi Municipal Corporation, has a severe waste management and disposal problem.

Delhi's garbage politics continues: AAP files case in NGT over allotment of landfill sites, seeks to outdo BJP

A week after Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari lodged a complaint against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) decision to allot two landfill sites in Yamuna floodplains, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to strike down the same decision.

MCD elections 2018: Mayors for South, North and East Delhi corporations set to get elected unopposed

The Delhi unit of BJP announced names of candidates for the post of mayor, deputy mayor and other offices in the three municipal corporations in the city.