Injured French Tourist Rescued in Hampi After Two Days
A French tourist sustained grievous leg injuries in Hampi, Karnataka, and was rescued after two days. Local farmers found him in a banana plantation. Read the full story of survival.
A French tourist sustained grievous leg injuries in Hampi, Karnataka, and was rescued after two days. Local farmers found him in a banana plantation. Read the full story of survival.
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.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, at the Chintan Shibir in Hampi, stated the Vijayanagara empire's legacy inspires India's development path towards a prosperous nation by 2047.
Karnataka High Court overturns a Rs 3000 crore compensation order against the state in a long-standing Hampi suspension bridge case, offering major relief. Read the full legal saga.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held crucial pre-budget consultations with Karnataka officials in Hampi, focusing on state-specific growth proposals for the 2025 Union Budget.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leads a two-day brainstorming session in Hampi with top officials to chart a detailed growth roadmap for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. Key focus on economic strategies.
The body of 33-year-old professor Cyril Jos from Kerala was found near the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal in Koppal. He had gone missing after a morning walk in Hampi. Police investigation is ongoing.
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.
Uttar Pradesh launches a massive statewide sanitation campaign on December 25, culminating the year-long Atal Bihari Vajpayee centenary celebrations. Join the drive for a Clean, Strong India.
Despite upgrades, Nagpur railway station faces severe hygiene crisis with rampant filth & rodents. Passengers cite public health risks. Officials respond. Read more.
Winter doesn't kill cockroaches; it drives them into your warm home. Learn why they invade in cold months, where they hide, and effective steps for control and prevention to keep your home pest-free.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation identified and acted against 110 'yellow spots' for open urination from Dec 12-16. Beautification and awareness campaigns launched to keep the holy city clean. Join the effort!
In Meghalaya, a powerful citizen-led movement is transforming waste management. Residents, inspired by Swachhata Hi Seva, are cleaning public spaces, supported by innovative schemes like the Green Deposit. Discover how communities are taking charge.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation fines a Sector 15B resident Rs 13,401 for dumping waste in public. MC chief warns against littering, urges citizen cooperation for cleanliness.
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Jharkhand Education Project Council forms a 72-member state team to evaluate schools for Mukhyamantri Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar & Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating. On-site verification to be completed by December 15.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation gets approval to hire 1,196 new sanitation workers. This major recruitment drive aims to revolutionize cleanliness and waste management in the city. Read more.
International tourist arrivals in Karnataka, especially at Hampi, have crashed in 2025. Safety concerns and a major crime cited as key reasons. Can new cultural diplomacy centre reverse the trend?
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicks off a major city-wide cleanliness drive, focusing on waste management and dust control to improve air quality and public health. Read more.
Deolali Cantonment Board wins Raksha Mantri's 'Swachha Chhavani Swastha Chhavani' award for 2025. Ranked 2nd nationally, it leads in Maharashtra. Read about its green initiatives and waste management success.
A unique cricket tournament promoting Swachh Bharat began in Lucknow's KD Singh Babu Stadium. Mayor Sushma Kharakwal inaugurated the zero-waste event. Read more about this innovative initiative.
Exploring India's civic sense crisis: from littering to public urination, discover the root causes and solutions for transforming public behavior. Join the movement for change.
Wards 13, 14, and 6 in Dibrugarh undergo vibrant transformation through community-led Swachh Gali programme. Local artists, students, and residents create colorful murals and waste transformation projects.