The disaster by American company Union Carbide in Bhopal in 1984 left thousands dead. After 40 years, the process to dispose of the waste in Pithampur has started but locals are protesting with two men setting themselves on fire.

All eyes are set on the Madhya Pradesh High Court which on Monday is expected to hear the matter concerning the Union Carbide waste sent from Bhopal to Dhar district for disposal

The Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to hear the Union Carbide waste disposal petition, addressing concerns over 337 tons of hazardous 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.

Nearly 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste reached Pithampur from Bhopal on Thursday for disposal following an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh government authorities shifted 337 tonnes of waste from the defunct Carbide factory to Pithampur after the High Court pulled up government for the 40-year delay in disposing of the waste.

A mob in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, violently protested plans to incinerate Union Carbide waste, linked to the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. The protest followed a tense march and subsequent prohibitory orders,

BHOPAL: Rumours over commencement of disposal of Union Carbide waste in Pithampur facility in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday triggered fresh protests in the industrial town even

The Madhya Pradesh government faces mounting pressure to scientifically dispose of Union Carbide waste, related to the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, in Pithampur. Protests and legal delays continue as officials seek more time from the court,

A petition has been filed in the National Green Tribunal's Bhopal bench seeking an assurance from the Madhya Pradesh government that the disposal of Union Carbide waste won't harm people in nearby areas.