Mumbai's Rs 5,548 Cr Waste Crisis: Top 10 Dirtiest City
As Mumbai heads to civic polls, its massive waste management budget fails to curb filth. Explore the challenges, citizen demands, and the road ahead for India's financial capital.
As Mumbai heads to civic polls, its massive waste management budget fails to curb filth. Explore the challenges, citizen demands, and the road ahead for India's financial capital.
A tragic water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura, claiming 10 lives, questions the city's consistent top rank in Swachh Survekshan. Explore the journey and the gaps.
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.
Rohtak Municipal Corporation launches a major sanitation drive, eliminating 100 garbage dumping points to improve public health and hygiene. Learn about the new door-to-door collection system.
Patna Municipal Corporation deploys special teams for city-wide drain cleaning before monsoon. Target completion is Jan 31, 2025. Read about the multi-layer strategy.
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.
The Indore water contamination tragedy, killing 8, reveals systemic failure in municipal governance & aging infrastructure. India's rapid urbanization demands urgent reform. Read more.
Yamunanagar launches a comprehensive sanitation drive to secure the number one position in Swachh Survekshan 2024. Learn about the key initiatives and public participation plans.
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.
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
Bhopal's civic body plans to use eco-friendly cow dung paint for its annual beautification drive ahead of Swachh Bharat Mission Survey 2026. The move aims to boost rankings, create jobs, and promote sustainability.
Discover the most anticipated Bollywood on-screen pairs for 2026, including Mrunal Thakur & Siddhant Chaturvedi in 'Do Deewane Seher Mein'. Explore the fresh jodis set to shine.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation announces a major drive to de-silt 549 drains by March, plans Rs 132 crore for infrastructure, and offers tax rebates for eco-friendly practices. Read more.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Kaiserbagh and Lalbagh to tackle traffic congestion. Officials warn of strict action against repeat offenders. Read more.
Ludhiana's Transport Nagar, North India's second-largest transport hub, grapples with broken roads, sewage failure, garbage piles, and rising robberies. Transporters demand urgent action from authorities.
Parth Samthaan reveals his intense Urdu training for Mahid in 'Seher Hone Ko Hai'. The show's emotional mother-daughter story grips viewers. Read about the latest tense twists.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
MCG Gurgaon submits a revised Rs 470 crore plan for mechanised and manual road sweeping, zone-wise. Plan aims to boost Swachh Bharat Mission and city sanitation. Read details.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation approved a major expansion to include 100 villages, renamed landmarks, and addressed civic staffing in its first meeting in 7 months. Read the full details.
Over 50 HDMC corporators & officials on a 'study tour' to Indore & Ahmedabad, costing ~Rs 1 lakh each, face public backlash for lack of transparency and timing during a funds crisis. Details inside.
Someshwara Municipality plans a Material Recovery Facility in Bagambila. Residents fear health hazards, but officials assure safe, scientific waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission. Read more.
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.
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.
Noida Authority fines Blinkit Rs 1 lakh for solid waste management violations after inspection. Anti-plastic drives confiscate hundreds of kg of banned plastic across city markets.
Jay Bhanushali publicly applauds wife Mahhi Vij's return to TV after 9 years with 'Seher Hone Ko Hai', dismissing ongoing divorce rumors. Read the full story.
CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu accuses opponents of misinformation, outlines ambitious plans for a plastic-free Andhra by June 2026 and industrial growth in Anakapalli. Read his full vision.
Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu launches the 'Mustabu' program from Anakapalli to boost hygiene & confidence for 75 lakh students. Read about the state's new educational initiative.
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.
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Chitra Vijayan urges public to stop littering, highlights stray dog menace. New 'Olirum Madurai Foundation' launched to boost sanitation efforts.