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solid waste
Coverage of solid waste in the Nexus archive.
- Rajahmundry airport records 31 bird hit incidents during 2025-26, sparks safety concerns
Rajahmundry airport recorded 31 bird hit incidents during 2025-26, raising safety concerns. Airport authorities attribute the issue to unofficial dumping yards of solid waste and poultry waste attracting birds.
- Bulk waste generators in A.P. told to set up on-site processing units
Entities in Andhra Pradesh generating over 100 kg of solid waste daily are required to register as Bulk Waste Generators on the Central Pollution Control Board’s online portal and establish on-site processing units.
- Bengaluru’s filth chokes Dakshina Pinakini river
Dakshina Pinakini river in Bengaluru is severely polluted due to sewage, industrial effluents, and solid waste from the city's rapid urban expansion.