Jaipur Municipal Corporation revives camera-based surveillance, collecting nearly Rs 3 lakh in fines to boost cleanliness for Swachh Survekshan 2025. Commissioner appeals for public cooperation.
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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.
Ludhiana's ambitious Rs 1,144 crore private waste management plan faces strong opposition from informal workers. The decision is now with the Punjab government as the city grapples with garbage piles and poor Swachh rankings.
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.
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.
ICAR-CMFRI Mangaluru spearheaded Swachhta Pakhwada with campus cleanups, a major Tannirbhavi Beach plastic drive, and a Kisan Diwas event. Learn about their push for sustainability.
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.
Ludhiana's solid waste management collapses, leaving 20 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste. City ranks 2nd dirtiest in Swachhta Survekshan. Read about the health and environmental fallout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Swachhta rally in Jalandhar mobilized citizens against plastic pollution. Led by MC Commissioner, the event emphasized segregation and a cleaner city. Join the movement!
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.
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurated 63 projects worth ₹2,630.88 crore in Madurai, laid foundation for 7 new ones. Local chamber demands urgent civic upgrades, airport expansion.
The latest Swachh Survekshan 2025 rankings are out, exposing India's worst-performing cities in cleanliness and sanitation. Find out which urban centers made the dreaded list and why.
DAV Public School Lajhyani celebrates Swachhta Pakhwada with tree plantation, cleanliness drives, and environmental awareness activities, fostering civic responsibility among students.