Japan's Cleanliness Culture: A Guide for Indian Travellers
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.
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.
LSG Secretary Ravi Jain inspected Jaipur's Walled City, ordering removal of encroachments and garbage. UNESCO has warned the state to submit a report by Dec 2026 or risk losing the Heritage tag. Read more.
Explore Udaipur, Rajasthan's White City. Uncover the history behind its marble palaces, serene lakes, and romantic allure. Plan your royal getaway today!
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.
Sandip Nowlakha of MHDS reveals emotional community connection is crucial for conserving Bengal's mud-built heritage, differing from Rajasthan's stone structures. Discover the multi-pronged revival strategy.
Minister G R Anil inaugurated the 2nd Heritage Congress, stressing the need for a heritage studies centre. The event features seminars, a film fest & awards on Jan 10-11.
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.
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 declaration of Amritsar's walled city as a 'holy city' has sparked light-hearted family debates about identity. Residents inside joke about being 'holy,' teasing relatives outside. Explore how policy shapes social bonds.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Indonesia is constructing a green metropolis in the jungle to escape traffic and crowds. Discover the vision, the reality for new residents, and the uncertain future of this ambitious project.
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.
City Football Group sells its stake in Mumbai City FC, dealing a major blow to Indian football amid an unprecedented league suspension. Will other investors follow?
Yokohama presents its pioneering circular city model at the Asia Smart City Conference, highlighting sustainable urban solutions and partnerships for a resilient future. Discover the key insights.
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?
Gujarat govt eases liquor rules in GIFT City, allowing non-resident visitors to drink with just a photo ID. New norms boost hospitality and aim to attract global talent for CWG 2030 and Olympics 2036 ambitions.
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.