Now that incineration of toxic chemical waste from Bhopal gas tragedy site is complete, final step is burial of residual ash in landfill inside incineration facility in Pithampur.
This comes after 2 men self-immolated in opposition to the disposal plan. CM Mohan Yadav says public interest is the govt's top priority & they are fully adhering to SC & HC orders.
337 mt of waste reached Pithampur for incineration early on 2 January. A facility will mix it with burning agents, put it through incinerator & and then bury ash safely in landfill.
In 2019, Sambhavna Trust’s FCRA registration was cancelled for alleged violation of rules & its bank account was frozen. Certification is must for receiving foreign contributions.
Can RE Sustainability's incinerator in Tarpura village handle Bhopal gas tragedy's toxic legacy? Local fears and expert opinions clash over the cleanup.
In September, 12 US Congressmen wrote to Dept of Justice over summons issued to Dow, which acquired Union Carbide in 2001, by Bhopal district court in connection with 1984 gas leak.
In this comprehensive timeline, ThePrint details the entire case from when it started to how it played out, especially the rollout of compensation for the victims.
In 1989, Union Carbide and Indian govt together reduced the number and extent of injury that Bhopal gas leak caused. A curative petition is now before Supreme Court.
Before attempting to answer whether the Rozgar Melas are working, it would be useful to take a look at the performance of the Modi govt on this front since it was formed in May 2014.
India has already purchased nearly 16 million barrels of Russian crude so far in March 2026, translating to roughly 1.6 million barrels per day, indicating a sharp uptick.
In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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