Nagpur Municipal Corporation's cleanup of the historic Nawab Kua well uncovers a motorcycle, bricks, and iron beams buried in sludge. The restoration aims to revive a lost water source for the city. Read about the plans and challenges.
Join Bengaluru's Walkaluru event on Jan 1 for a 26-km walkathon to audit footpaths. Highlights need for safe pedestrian infrastructure. No registration needed.
NMCG approves master plan for Gomti's origin, protects sandbar-nesting birds, and uses nature-based solutions for Delhi's Yamuna drains. A major push for river rejuvenation.
Vadodara's Vishwamitri river sees improved water quality, but 16 million litres of sewage still flow daily. VMC's Rs 195 crore project shows progress. Read about the ongoing cleanup efforts.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends order blocking disposal of 800 MT toxic ash from Union Carbide plant. Govt directed to complete process in two months. Key developments explained.
Nagpur police enforce a no-smoking rule on the beautified VNIT-Bajaj Nagar stretch, fining over 100 violators. The move follows resident complaints about public smoking and littering. Read the full story.
A viral video from Pune's Rakshak Chowk shows two men, including a foreigner, blocking a footpath to stop bikers. Netizens debate civic sense & lack of police action. Read more.
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal's year-long drive cleans Buddha Dariya, reducing TDS from 2000 to 160. The campaign now moves into city areas. Read about the challenges and achievements.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's ambitious Rs 2,100 crore project, featuring a 6.6km diversion tunnel and tidal-stretch overhaul, aims to trap 60% of Mithi's sewage. Success depends on encroachment removal and a new treatment plant. Will this be the river's final chance?
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Sector 26 and Manimajra, issuing 29 challans. The drive targets footpath obstructions and unauthorized commercial activities.
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation's vigilance team removed illegal encroachments from Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazar & other crowded areas. Fines imposed, materials seized. More drives planned.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher's X account saw a staggering loss of 900,000 followers. Discover the reasons behind this social media purge and its implications.
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung declares the nation's 'cleanup' from its authoritarian past remains incomplete, urging continued efforts for democracy. Read the full analysis.
Kolkata North Lok Sabha constituency has the highest percentage of dead voters at 6.9%, as per Election Commission data. Over 22 lakh deceased voters identified statewide. Details inside.
Gujarat home department orders immediate cleanup of police citizen portal after TOI report highlights outdated categories like beggar and juggler. All such entries removed by Tuesday.
Madras High Court directs Greater Chennai Corporation to respond in two weeks to a plea seeking removal of illegal eateries encroaching footpaths and roads in Mannadi, posing public safety risks.
Speeding BMW crushes three laborers sleeping on Vasant Kunj footpath. Driver arrested as Delhi police investigate the shocking incident that highlights road safety crisis.
Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad exposes footpath misuse in Bengaluru, demands comprehensive mobility plan prioritizing pedestrians over vehicles. Join the movement for walkable streets.
Brent Council spends £30,000 annually cleaning paan stains as Tommy Robinson's 'third-world' remarks ignite social media firestorm. Discover the health risks and cleanup challenges.
Booth-level officers face immense pressure during Election Commission's special revision of electoral rolls. Multiple states report protests, FIRs, and even deaths amid political controversy.
27-year-old Kartik Rathore arrested for murdering Suresh Kushwah, 50, on footpath in Gautam Nagar. CCTV footage helped police solve the blind murder case. Read the shocking details.
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation launches beautification drive to convert garbage dumping spots into attractive green spaces with rangoli and murals. Citizens urged to use ghantagadi services.
Chandigarh Mayor demands expedited work at Dadumajra legacy waste site, setting deadlines for waste processing to address environmental concerns in the city.
Bengaluru's revised outdoor advertising policy now permits hoardings on footpaths, raising concerns about pedestrian safety and urban aesthetics. Learn about the changes.
India's massive ₹9,000 crore investment in river cleanup faces criticism as experiments yield elusive results. Learn why the Namami Gange program struggles to deliver clean rivers despite huge spending.