Residents of Chennai's Indira Nagar are alarmed as dozens of crows are found dead in a local park. Officials suspect poisoning or virus, samples sent for urgent analysis. Experts warn against touching the birds.
The 800m footpath near Kotturpuram Urban Forest, meant for greenery, is now littered with liquor bottles and debris due to poor upkeep and lack of civic sense. Residents demand action. Read more.
Rohtak Municipal Corporation launches a major sanitation drive, eliminating 100 garbage dumping points to improve public health and hygiene. Learn about the new door-to-door collection system.
Congress, SAD, BJP councillors in Ludhiana protest alleged political transfers of sanitation staff, give 72-hour ultimatum to MC Commissioner. Read about the unified defiance.
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.
Chennai sanitation workers & teachers use secret WhatsApp codes for flash protests, while police decode messages for preemptive action. A high-stakes digital duel unfolds. Read the full story.
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.
Around 200 temporary sanitation workers of Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation protest, demanding job regularisation, salary increase after 9 years, and PF benefits. Read their struggle.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation uses a robotic machine to clear a blocked sewer in Ward 135, a first for the Hawa Mahal zone. The move aims to protect sanitation workers from the dangers of manual cleaning. Discover the challenges and future of this tech.
A 9-year-old boy suffered leg burns from illegal firecrackers near Adyar river. Chennai police arrested a man from MGR Nagar and seized 200 crude crackers. Details inside.
Indore's sanitation scandal: 13 dead, 1000+ ill from poisoned water. A damaged pipeline allowed sewage into supply, raising serious questions about India's cleanest city model. Read the full investigation.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, distributed standard safety gloves to sanitation workers in Zone 1 to combat occupational hazards. Read about the city's commitment to worker safety.
Archana K R is leading a vital mission to transform hygiene and sanitation experiences for children and communities across Karnataka. Discover how her dedication is creating lasting change.
As Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', sanitation workers like Sukhbiri and Anita brave the toxic haze without proper masks or gloves, highlighting a systemic failure in worker safety. Read their story.
Lucknow police announce three major roads as pedestrian-only zones for Dec 31 New Year celebrations. Gomtinagar, Bada Imambara, and Hazratganj stretches to be vehicle-free for safe revelry. Read details.
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.
MCG Gurgaon submits a revised Rs 470 crore plan for mechanised and manual road sweeping, zone-wise. Plan aims to boost Swachh Bharat Mission and city sanitation. Read details.
A government girls' high school in Chitaguppa, Bidar, has only one toilet for 200+ students and staff, a problem persisting for 12 years. Students face health risks and long queues daily.
Jaipur's heritage Walled City faces a severe public toilet shortage as tourist numbers soar, causing discomfort and hygiene issues. Officials promise action, but visitors struggle daily.
A Chennai hospital highlights a less invasive, cheaper alternative to knee replacement for early-stage arthritis. A patient shares his success story after five pain-free years.
Chennai police detained over 500 sanitation workers after coordinated flash protests caused major traffic disruptions in Parry's Corner and Broadway. Workers demand permanent jobs and oppose privatisation.
Over 550 outsourced sanitation workers in Dhanbad called off their four-day strike after Jharia MLA Ragini Singh mediated talks. The workers' demands for overtime pay and jobs for dependents were met. Read the full story.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
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.
Nagpur grapples with severe sanitation issues as food stalls dump wastewater, open urination persists, and garbage piles up. Citizens demand action. Read more.
Jharia MLA Ragini Singh supports Dhanbad sanitation workers' strike, demands immediate resolution. City cleanliness suffers as workers protest wage issues. Read the full story.
Greater Chennai Corporation will re-tender privatized waste management for Anna Nagar and Tondiarpet zones by February, with an expanded scope including bulk and hazardous waste. Read details.
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?
Behind Jaipur's vibrant facade, Kathputli Nagar slum battles overflowing drains, garbage piles, and broken toilets. Residents plead for municipal intervention. Read the full investigation.
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Chitra Vijayan urges public to stop littering, highlights stray dog menace. New 'Olirum Madurai Foundation' launched to boost sanitation efforts.