As toxic waste from the Union Carbide factory reaches Re Sustainability’s incineration facility in Pithampur, local residents express deep concerns over safety while authorities struggle to build public trust in the disposal process.

The Madhya  Pradesh High Court had pulled up the state government on December 3 for the 40-year delay in disposing of the waste. It had set a four-week deadline to transport it to a disposal site.

Normalcy has returned to Pithampur after protests over 337 tonnes of hazardous waste disposal from the Bhopal gas tragedy. The Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling provided relief, and the situation is now peaceful.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (January 6, 2025) gave the State Government six weeks in connection with the disposing off the Union Carbide ’s waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav encouraged people of Pithampur to present their case in court regarding Union Carbide waste disposal after t

Shops and markets in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, closed in protest against the disposal of Union Carbide waste in the town. Despite police managing demonstrations, locals are concerned about potential health and environmental impacts.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav supports Pithampur residents in approaching court over Union Carbide waste disposal issue.

Pithampur residents and business owners protest the proposed disposal of hazardous Union Carbide waste, asserting their commitment to environmental safety amid ongoing demonstrations.

Tension escalated at the Ramky Enviro Industries factory near Tarpura village on Saturday as a mob, spooked by rumours, threw stones at the facility, causing significant damage to vehicles. The unrest is linked to ongoing protests against the disposal of Union Carbide Company (UCC) toxic waste.