Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
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Jalandhar to hire 1,196 safai sewaks for better sanitation
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation gets approval to hire 1,196 new sanitation workers. This major recruitment drive aims to revolutionize cleanliness and waste management in the city. Read more.
Woman, 19, dies crossing railway line in Auraiya
A 19-year-old woman was fatally run over by a train while crossing the tracks in Auraiya's Bala ki Madaiya village. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing sanitation crisis in rural India. Read the full report.
Delhi Govt Starts City-Wide Cleanliness Drive
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicks off a major city-wide cleanliness drive, focusing on waste management and dust control to improve air quality and public health. Read more.
Yogi Announces Boundary Walls for Ambedkar Statues in UP
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced protective boundary walls for Ambedkar statues and a minimum honorarium for sanitation workers. Read about the key announcements from Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Delhi MCD's ₹16,530 Cr Budget: No New Tax, Sanitation Push
MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar presents ₹16,530.5 crore budget for 2026-27. No new taxes, major focus on sanitation, waste management, and business reforms. Key details inside.
MCD Budget: No Tax Hike, Sanitation & Education in Focus
MCD Commissioner presents Rs 16,530 crore budget for 2026-27, keeping tax rates unchanged. Sanitation gets highest allocation of Rs 4,795 crore, followed by education. Read key highlights.
Mobile Toilets for Bengaluru Traffic Cops Launched
Bengaluru launches a mobile toilet initiative for traffic police, addressing hygiene challenges. The project aims to improve the well-being of officers on long, demanding shifts. Read more about this innovative urban solution.
Delhi Minister Inspects Hari Nagar Garbage Hotspots
Delhi's Urban Development Minister inspected 7 garbage hotspots in Hari Nagar, directing MCD officials for immediate cleanup and permanent solutions to tackle waste management issues.
Kharra Meets Bhilwara Workers, Inaugurates Dungarpur Housing
UDH Minister Jhabbar Singh Kharra addressed sanitation workers' demands in Bhilwara and announced the inauguration of the Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojana in Dungarpur. Read about the key announcements.
Chandigarh MC Distributes Sanitation Kits to Staff
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.
Chandigarh MC Signs MoU with Door-to-Door Waste Collectors
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation formalizes partnership with Safai Saathis, distributes sanitation kits. Mayor and Commissioner praise their role in keeping the City Beautiful clean. Read more.
Gujarat CM Orders Extensive Action Plan to Tackle Pollution
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel instructs officials to prepare a detailed action plan to combat rising air and water pollution. The directive follows a state cabinet meeting and concerns over worsening AQI.
Coimbatore seeks 200 vehicles, 3000 workers for waste management
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Jalandhar sanitation workers protest over pending demands
Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
Prayagraj Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Heaps, Blocked Drains
UPCC leader Mukund Tiwari alleges Prayagraj's sanitation system has collapsed as workers are diverted to SIR campaign, leaving garbage piles and public anger rising. Authorities have been urged to act.
HC Criticises CMC, RMC Over Unhygienic Cuttack Market
Orissa High Court criticises Cuttack Municipal Corporation & market committee over Krushak Bazar's filth. Directs immediate sanitation boost, waste management. Next hearing Dec 18.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Jalandhar sanitation workers protest privatisation of services
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
DDA hires agency for Nehru Place cleaning and maintenance
Delhi Development Authority appoints agency for Nehru Place upkeep, deploying 40 workers. Complex to be handed back to MCD after deficiencies are fixed. Read details.
Gurgaon wastes Rs 129 Cr, garbage piles remain
MCG exhausted 33% of its sanitation budget by Oct 31, yet garbage piles plague Gurgaon. Residents demand answers as spending soars and results remain invisible. Read the full report.
Wadi Council Polls: 4-Party Fight Over Civic Woes
Wadi's municipal election sees a four-cornered contest as BJP, Congress, BSP, and VBA vie for power. Seven candidates fight for President amid severe civic issues like poor sanitation, water woes, and bad roads. Read more.
RMC Organises Exposure Visit to Solid Waste Management Plant
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Ludhiana Dairy Farmers Struggle with Sanitation Crisis
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana's Tajpur Road face severe sanitation issues due to inadequate effluent treatment plant capacity. Stagnant water mixed with cow dung floods streets, raising health concerns and disrupting dairy operations.
Greater Noida Alpha 1 residents protest civic neglect
Residents of Alpha 1 in Greater Noida raise serious concerns over uncollected waste, sanitation issues, and security problems. RWA demands immediate action from authorities to resolve long-standing civic issues affecting daily life.
7 Bus Operators Fined for Sanitation Norm Violations
Chandigarh administration penalizes 7 bus operators for violating sanitation norms at Inter State Bus Terminus. Fines totaling ₹35,000 imposed during special inspection drive.
Hubballi Gets Waterless Urinals to Combat Odor Issues
HDMC installs innovative waterless urinals across twin cities to address foul smell and water conservation. Pilot project aims to convert 46 more facilities.
Guwahati shelter faces 3-year sanitation crisis from GMC bins
Guwahati's Fatasil Ambari shelter home battles persistent sanitation issues as GMC-placed garbage bins cause health risks for 40 vulnerable children. Officials demand bin relocation after 3 years of complaints.
BMC adds 30 new mini garbage compactors in Mumbai
Mumbai's BMC introduces 30 new mini compactors for garbage collection, doubling capacity to tackle 7,500-8,500 MT daily waste. First fleet upgrade in 15 years marks major sanitation improvement.
Jaipur sanitation workers end 3-day strike after JMC talks
The three-day sanitation workers' strike in Jaipur concludes as JMC agrees to demands. Garbage clearance resumes after successful negotiations with officials. Read the full details.
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