August 29, 2026: Haryana has signed an agreement to establish four integrated waste-to-energy plants with a combined capacity to process 5,000 tonnes of waste daily. Meanwhile, key developments emerged in rail connectivity, border infrastructure, disaster response and weather conditions across several states.
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- Haryana to Set Up Four Waste-to-Energy Plants with 5,000-Tonne Daily Capacity
The Haryana Government has signed an MoU to establish four integrated waste-to-energy plants in the Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram clusters. The plants will scientifically process a total of 5,000 tonnes of waste daily once operational. - Third Vande Bharat Train Between Jammu and Srinagar to Launch Soon
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the third Vande Bharat train connecting Jammu and Srinagar will be launched soon, describing it as a major development for Jammu and Kashmir. - Murshidabad Completes Full Land Handover for India-Bangladesh Border Fencing
Murshidabad has become the first district in West Bengal to complete the 100 per cent land handover process for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. The district administration handed over the remaining 28.65 acres to the BSF. - 21 Tamil Nadu Tourists Rescued in Nepal Floods Return to Chennai
Twenty-one tourists rescued following floods in Nepal returned to Chennai, recounting their experiences after being stranded during their journey to Mount Kailash. - Punjab Government Orders Action Against Employees Over August 27 Mass Leave
The Punjab Government has directed administrative secretaries and department heads to issue show-cause notices to employees who participated in the August 27 mass casual leave and initiate disciplinary action as per rules. - Odisha Braces for Fresh Spell of Heavy Rainfall
A fresh spell of heavy rain is expected across Odisha as a low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal. The IMD has issued orange warnings for several districts. - Textile Research Associations Hold Second Coordination Committee Meeting
The second meeting of the Coordination Committee of Textile Research Associations was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Textiles Ministry Secretary Neelam Shami Rao. - Jammu and Kashmir Likely to Witness Hot and Humid Weather for Next 10 Days
The Meteorological Department forecast generally hot and humid weather across Jammu and Kashmir, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered locations.
