Mysuru regional commissioner Nitesh Patil praised pourakarmikas for securing top national cleanliness ranks. Officials emphasized worker welfare, safety gear, and health during a Swachh Bharat training program.
KSU president Aloshious Xavier files PIL against Kerala govt's Nava Kerala survey, alleging misuse of public funds for political gain ahead of elections.
A Karnataka survey reveals 4,170 temples are missing, prompting a cleanup of records and payments. Officials cite boundary changes and Aadhaar-linked checks exposed fraud. Read more.
Goa government clarifies that rural villages included in the NAKSHA aerial survey will not be classified as urban. Officials aim to dispel fears about property takeover and explain the survey's benefits for land records and planning.
Residents of Greater Noida's Sector P3 launch a unique community drive against littering, using appreciation tokens and selfies. GNIDA supports with door-to-door waste collection and plans for hanging dustbins.
Hubballi's NWKRTC cracks down on spitting, smoking & open urination at bus stands, collecting Rs 1.1 lakh in fines over 3 months. Read how strict enforcement is driving change.
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.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
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.
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.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
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.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
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.
Mangaluru City Corporation starts a detailed ward-wise property survey to identify all holdings and improve tax revenue. The drive aims to bring clarity to nearly 90,000 pending properties.
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.
The Congress party alleges conflict of interest in GRAAM's survey, questioning its founder's govt role. GRAAM asserts its professional, apolitical stance. Read the full details.
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?
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
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.
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
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