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) ordered the media to not publish any fake news or misinformation regarding the disposal of Union Carbide waste material at Pithampur facility.

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

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.

Protests against the Bhopal waste disposal intensified, forcing the police to intervene. Meanwhile, govt tried to mollify protesters by promising to address public concerns.

Senior officials inspected a unit in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, amid rumors about missing toxic waste containers linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy. Despite protests over potential environmental harm, authorities confirmed all 12 containers were accounted for.

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to seek some time from the Jabalpur High Court to dispose of the Bhopal gas tragedy’s toxic waste from the Union Carbide factory in Pithampur, State Chief Secretary Anurag Jain said on Saturday (January 4, 2025), amid the ongoing protests in the industrial town against the government’s plans.

In Pithampur, two men set themselves ablaze during protests against the incineration of Union Carbide waste. Both were taken to the Indore hospital

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