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Inauguration of 'Dr Bindeshwar Pathak Memorial Centre': Honouring a visionary leader
New Delhi, April 2: Sulabh International marked the 82nd birth anniversary of its esteemed founder and global sanitation pioneer, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, with the inauguration of the Dr.
Sanitation workers cherish moment of PM Modi washing their feet at Kumbh
Prayagraj, March 31: The Mahakumbh in the Sangam city of Prayagraj has concluded recently. As in every previous edition, the sanitation workers played a crucial role in keeping the Kumbh fair clean and beautiful with their tireless efforts.
EU allocates 150,000 euros for Zambia's cholera response
Lusaka, March 26: The European Union (EU) has allocated 150,000 euros to help Zambia's response to the cholera outbreak, according to a Press statement.
Namami Gange Programme offers Rs 10,000 cr opportunity for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction sector: ICRA
New Delhi, March 25: The Namami Gange Programme (NGP) of the central government presents a major business opportunity worth Rs 10,000 crore for companies in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector, according to a report by ICRA.
Centre has spent Rs 1.78 lakh crore on water harvesting schemes under MNREGA: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: The Centre has incurred a total expenditure of Rs. 1.78 lakh crore on water conservation and water harvesting works being built through the rural job scheme being implemented under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the Parliament was informed on Friday.
Gujarat's AMC cracks down on sanitation violators, seals 14 establishments
Ahmedabad, March 17: In a crackdown on establishments violating waste management norms, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in Gujarat sealed 14 of them, including those belonging to some renowned brands.
Nepal and India sign MoU for development of WASH sector
Kathmandu, March 3: Nepal and India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management.
India, Nepal ink pact to step up cooperation in clean water, sanitation sector
New Delhi, March 3: India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector including waste management, aimed at ensuring better access to clean drinking water and sanitation for their populations.
India, Nepal to sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene
Kathmandu, March 1: India and Nepal are set to sign a MoU aimed at strengthening cooperation in the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene sectors on Monday, in Delhi.
CM Yogi honours sanitation workers for their role in Maha Kumbh's success
Prayagraj, Feb 27: As the Maha Kumbh 2025 came to a close, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Prayagraj to honour the unsung heroes who played a crucial role in the success of the grand event—sanitation workers.
CM Yogi Adityanath honours sanitation and health workers, joins them for lunch after conclusion of Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, February 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday honoured sanitation and health workers in Prayagraj for their role in the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh 2025, distributing certificates under the Swachh Kumbh Kosh and Ayushman Yojana and later joining them for lunch along with Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya to acknowledge their efforts.
Mahakumbh: 15,000 sanitation workers attempt world record for cleanliness drive, results on Feb 27
Prayagraj, February 25: The ongoing Maha Kumbh, which is witnessing a huge influx of devotees, witnessed an effort to set a new Guinness World Record when as many as 15,000 sanitation workers participated in a cleanliness drive across multiple venues.
NGT reserves order on sanitation issues at Maha Kumbh Mela, directs UP govt to take remedial steps
New Delhi, February 24: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday reserved its order on a petition alleging that inadequate sanitation facilities at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela have led to open defecation along the banks of the Ganga river.
Maha Kumbh: Sanitation workers elated over receiving praise from PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the hard work of sanitation workers at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and credited them for the all-round praise that the holy city is receiving from domestic and foreign dignitaries during their visit for holy bath.
Dharavi residents stage protest against unhygienic condition in city's densely populated slum
Mumbai, Feb 15: Thousands of residents from Dharavi took to the streets on Saturday, staging demonstrations and protests over the unhygienic and pitiable situation in the city's densely populated slum.
Rs 22.39 lakh fines, 29 FIRs for littering public places in Guru gram
Gurugram, Feb 14: In a major crackdown against 33 vehicle owners and drivers, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) recommended 29 FIRs and imposed a penalty of Rs 22.39 against them for throwing garbage and debris at public places.
Sanitation workers at Maha Kumbh Mela clean ghats of Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 14: Sanitation workers at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj cleaned the ghats of the sacred Triveni Sangam on Friday.
Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers create history with Guinness World Record
Prayagraj, Feb 14: In a groundbreaking achievement, 300 sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh 2025 have made history by securing a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning effort.
Cabinet approves extension of tenure of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years beyond March 31
New Delhi, February 7: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years beyond March 31, 2025 (i.e. upto March 31, 2028).
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini celebrates 55th birthday with sanitation workers
Chandigarh, January 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini marked his 55th birthday by celebrating with sanitation workers at his residence, where he invited them to join him for breakfast.
PM Modi, Mahatma Gandhi rangolis focusing 'Swachh Bharat Mission' capture attention in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 21: In a colourful celebration of the Swachh Bharat Mission, a rangoli competition in Mumbai's Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation office became a centre of attraction, drawing both admiration and thought. Under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan programme, participants created intricate rangolis featuring significant figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, alongside important social messages.
Delhi BJP chief visits EWS flats decaying due to Kejriwal's 'political ego'
New Delhi, Jan 20: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and North West Delhi MP Yogender Chandolia on Monday live-streamed and “exposed” on social media the grim state of Central Government-constructed flats in the JJ Cluster area of Bawana which AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has “refused” to distribute to the needy.
Maha Kumbh: Cleaning campaign started after Amrit Snan
Prayagraj, January 15: After 'Paush Purnima' bathing ritual festival on the first day of Maha Kumbh and 'Makar Sankranti's Amrit Snan' on the second day, a large scale-cleanliness campaign has been started to clean the Sangam Ghat area.
Emergency response activated for Angola's cholera outbreak: health minister
Luanda, Jan 11: Angola's Minister of Health Silvia Lutucuta announced on Saturday that emergency response plans have been activated to address the country's cholera outbreak, particularly in Cacuaco Municipality of Luanda province, the epicentre of the disease.