Kalaburagi school's 200 girls share a single toilet
A government girls' high school in Chitaguppa, Bidar, has only one toilet for 200+ students and staff, a problem persisting for 12 years. Students face health risks and long queues daily.
Category : Search result: slum sanitation crisis
Dharavi Redevelopment Construction Begins on Railway Land
The ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai shifts from plan to reality as construction work commences on a 6.5-acre railway land parcel. This marks a crucial step in transforming Asia's largest slum.
70+ Sanitation Workers Protest Job Loss in Fatehabad
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
HC Shocked, Orders Probe into SRA Developer's Finances
Bombay High Court orders SRA CEO to probe a developer with minimal bank balance who sold nearly 531 flats. HC calls it 'shameful' and hints at money laundering. Read the full story.
Nagpur faces growing civic crisis over sanitation lapses
Nagpur grapples with severe sanitation issues as food stalls dump wastewater, open urination persists, and garbage piles up. Citizens demand action. Read more.
Scottish Lady's Legacy: Transforming a Bengaluru Slum
Discover the inspiring story of Scottish missionary Jane Gault, the 'Angel in Tweeds,' who dedicated her life to uplifting a Bengaluru slum, leaving a legacy of education and hope that endures today.
Mumbai Slum Dwellers Protest SRA's Developer Termination Move
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Bombay HC Sets Up Panel for Khar West Land Dispute
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
Jaipur's Kathputli Nagar grapples with severe sanitation issues
Behind Jaipur's vibrant facade, Kathputli Nagar slum battles overflowing drains, garbage piles, and broken toilets. Residents plead for municipal intervention. Read the full investigation.
Kolkata Slum Fire Sparks Political Row, Mamata Orders Probe
A massive fire destroyed Ghuni Basti slum in New Town, affecting 300 families. CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe as BJP alleges TMC conspiracy linked to voter list revision. Govt assures help with new documents.
Ghuni Fire Probe Ordered, 75 Families Lose Homes
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe into Ghuni settlement fire affecting 400+. BJP alleges link to voter list, TMC dismisses claims. Details on relief efforts.
Chandigarh MC to Hire Consultant for Sanitation
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation plans to hire a consultant to improve sanitation services and manage solid waste more effectively. The move aims to enhance the city's cleanliness and operational efficiency.
Garbage piles up in Chennai's Ambattur as absenteeism probe fails
Despite a vigilance probe ordered by GCC, unauthorized absenteeism of sanitation workers in Chennai's Ambattur zone continues, leading to overflowing bins and irregular waste collection. Residents demand action.
BJP: 'Sponsored' slum fire to protect illegal voters in WB
BJP alleges a slum fire was orchestrated to disrupt voter roll revision in West Bengal, exposing illegal vote banks. TMC and Congress dismiss the claims. Read the full political clash.
Indore's Slum-Free Plan: 16,000 PMAY Houses by 2027
Indore launches a massive urban renewal drive, targeting 16,056 new flats under PMAY 2.0 to become slum-free in five years. Learn about the ₹2,200 crore project and its impact.
Dharavi Redevelopment Shifts from Key-to-Key Promise
Thousands of Dharavi residents must move to transit homes for redevelopment, contradicting earlier promises. SRA CEO details the plan and offers. Read the full story.
Parel residents complain to MPCB about SRA site pollution
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Woman, 19, dies crossing railway line in Auraiya
A 19-year-old woman was fatally run over by a train while crossing the tracks in Auraiya's Bala ki Madaiya village. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing sanitation crisis in rural India. Read the full report.
Chandigarh MC Distributes Sanitation Kits to Staff
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.
NCP-SP Threatens to Stall Airoli-Kalwa Rail Corridor Survey
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
Prayagraj Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Heaps, Blocked Drains
UPCC leader Mukund Tiwari alleges Prayagraj's sanitation system has collapsed as workers are diverted to SIR campaign, leaving garbage piles and public anger rising. Authorities have been urged to act.
Pune Teen's TEDx Poems Highlight Slum Talent
15-year-old Vaishnavi Gaikwad from Pune's Burma Shell Basti wows TEDxKharadi with poems on biryani & student stress. Discover how a community project is nurturing young voices.
Gurgaon wastes Rs 129 Cr, garbage piles remain
MCG exhausted 33% of its sanitation budget by Oct 31, yet garbage piles plague Gurgaon. Residents demand answers as spending soars and results remain invisible. Read the full report.
RMC Organises Exposure Visit to Solid Waste Management Plant
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Mumbai First-Floor Slum Dwellers Housing Eligibility
Maharashtra government seeks SRA report on making first-floor slum residents eligible for free housing. Financial implications under scrutiny ahead of BMC polls.
Mumbai School Demolished, Students Get Kitchen Instead
A BMC primary school in Sewri was demolished for redevelopment but never rebuilt. 250 students were shifted to a one-room kitchen, enrollment dropped to 9. Read the shocking details.
Silchar's 21-Day Septic Tank Mandate to Protect Drains
Silchar Municipal Corporation gives households 21 days to install septic tanks. Direct sewage discharge into drains causing environmental hazards. Commissioner invokes Assam Municipal Act.
Delhi MCD Bypoll: AAP's Crucial 12-Ward Test
AAP battles to regain momentum in Delhi MCD bypolls for 12 vacant wards. Campaign focuses on local issues, slum demolitions, and reconnecting with its core support base ahead of major elections.
Garbage piles up at Pitex venue in Amritsar before expo
Massive garbage accumulation at Amritsar's Pitex expo venue sparks cleanup emergency. Municipal Corporation orders immediate action ahead of international trade fair.
5000 Jaipur Sanitation Workers Begin Strike
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
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