Japan's Cleanliness Culture: A Guide for Indian Travellers
Discover why Japan's streets are spotless despite few dustbins. Learn the waste etiquette, categories, and tips for Indian travellers to respect this unique cultural norm.
Discover why Japan's streets are spotless despite few dustbins. Learn the waste etiquette, categories, and tips for Indian travellers to respect this unique cultural norm.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation enhances its sanitation efforts by deploying 90 new handcarts for door-to-door garbage collection. This initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health in the city.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's solid waste department sealed 12 commercial units and collected over Rs 4 lakh in fines during a major anti-littering drive across city zones. Read the full crackdown details.
India's NIRF rankings face criticism for potential bias and flawed methodology. Experts call for greater transparency and scrutiny to ensure fair assessment of educational institutions.
Patna Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against public spitting. Offenders face a Rs 500 fine and will be shamed as 'Nagar Shatru' on city screens. Learn about the new rules.
Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation launched a massive cleanliness drive involving 1500+ volunteers. 40 acres of land cleared, 1800 kg plastic waste collected. Aiming for top rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Hubballi's BJP Yuva Morcha, led by MLA Mahesh Tenginakai, conducted a cleanliness drive at Bhavani Temple. The initiative, held every first and third Sunday, aims for a garbage-free city. Join the movement!
Despite a Rs 300 crore renovation, Gaya railway station, home to the Vande Bharat Express, struggles with stray animals and garbage, raising safety and hygiene concerns. Read more.
As Patna aims for a top 10 rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, its own civic headquarters faces neglect with broken lifts, foul washrooms, and tobacco stains, raising serious questions about its preparedness.
Women in Malavalli taluk are now leading sanitation services in 22 gram panchayats, managing door-to-door waste collection and driving cleanliness initiatives. Discover how this change is shaping public health.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pushes for dedicated street vendor zones to balance urban cleanliness with livelihoods. A comprehensive plan is to be prepared for the Heritage City.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation launches a major cleanliness drive with 10 teams across 53 wards. The plan targets waste segregation, daily cleaning, and plastic bans to ace the upcoming Swachh Survekshan survey.
Despite fines and weekly removal drives, Madurai grapples with posters defacing public spaces. Officials collected ₹19,000, but new ads appear overnight. Can murals and vertical gardens offer a solution?
ICC ODI rankings for 2025 reveal where Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stand compared to 2024. Explore the shifts in their positions and what it means for Team India.
India dominate white-ball cricket, ending 2025 as the highest-ranked ODI and T20I team. Australia lead the ICC Test rankings. Get the full list of rankings across all formats.
Goa's tourism department mobilised teams to clean a beach after complaints of garbage accumulation. Minister Rohan Khaunte emphasises clean beaches are central to Goa's identity. Read more.
Belagavi deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi spearheaded a cleanliness drive at Tilakwadi Govt School, clearing waste and planting a Tulsi sapling. Read how this initiative transformed the school's entrance.
Goa's tourism department mobilised teams to clean beaches after shack owners complained of halted garbage collection. Minister Rohan Khaunte vows to keep the coastline pristine. Read more.
Indian opener Shafali Verma climbs to a career-best 6th in the latest ICC Women's T20I batting rankings after stellar performances against South Africa. Discover the full list of Indian stars on the rise.
Vijayanagara DC orders urgent cleanliness drive at Hampi monuments after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised hygiene concerns. Inspection held ahead of Culture Minister's visit.
Bhubaneswar gears up for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, focusing on citizen feedback and new infrastructure. Mayor Sulochana Das outlines plans for improved solid waste management. Read more.
Young Indian batsman Tilak Varma climbs to a career-high 3rd in ICC T20I rankings, while mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy retains his No.1 bowling spot. Get the latest updates on India's rising cricket stars.
Ahead of the Swachh Bharat rankings, Lucknow Municipal Corporation nominates 16 model wards to set new standards in waste management and civic upkeep. Municipal Commissioner outlines the plan for 100% waste collection.
While JMC claims success in its Walled City cleanliness drive, residents of Ramganj and Kishanpole bazaars report piles of garbage and irregular waste collection. Is the effort only for tourists?
Belagavi cracks down on littering with a new drive. Mayor & deputy mayor lead early morning patrols, tracing offenders via bills in garbage and imposing fines at homes. Read how the city is getting serious about cleanliness.
A two-day cleanliness campaign at Nagpur Railway Station urges passengers to stop littering. Volunteers collect waste, spread awareness, and support Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Read more.
Patna gears up for Swachh Survekshan 2025 with a focus on waste management and citizen feedback. Mayor Sita Sahu targets a 5-star rating and a Top 10 national rank. Read about the city's new initiatives.
The NWKRTC Hosur regional bus terminal in Hubballi is plagued by filth and poor maintenance just years after its 2020 launch. Passengers decry pan-stained walls & garbage. Officials blame public spitting.
A Bengaluru man was fined Rs 500 for littering popcorn at Cubbon Park. The incident highlights the city's strict enforcement of cleanliness laws. Read more about the consequences of public littering.