Chennai Corporation collects ₹26.4 lakh in fines for dumping of garbage, debris in public
The Hindu
This comes after the civic body designated specific locations for the dumping of construction debris in the city
The Greater Chennai Corporation has intensified enforcement of solid waste management (SWM) rules, collecting a fine of ₹26.4 lakh from violators, so far.
After announcing , the civic body has started the collection of fines from those who continue to dump debris as well as garbage in public spaces.

Bangladesh is witnessing renewed political tension after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a young leader who emerged during the July–August 2024 uprising that led to the removal of Sheikh Hasina. Hadi later headed the radical group Inquilab Mancha and was campaigning ahead of the 2026 parliamentary election when he was shot in Dhaka. His death has triggered protests, diplomatic friction with India, and concerns over rising political violence as Bangladesh heads towards elections under an interim government.












