Delhi's ranking drops in govt's cleanliness report card
Notwithstanding the emphasis on Swachh Bharat, the civic bodies in the country's power capital have finished poorly in the government's cleanliness ranking announced on Thursday.
May 04, 2017, 21:36 PM IST
Akshay Kumar urges Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to construct small toilets like phone booths
Speaking at a conclave 'Transform Maharashtra' as part of the 57th Maharashtra Day celebrations, the actor urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to construct small toilets and create an app to inform people about their locations for optimum use.
May 02, 2017, 09:42 AM IST
Village official marries after ensuring every house has toilet
A team of Nashik district administration visited Hivare yesterday and verified that all houses have toilets.
Apr 21, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi’s reaction to a Swachh Bharat poster inspired by ‘Deewar’ dialogue is unmissable!
A Twitter user tagged the PM in his tweet while referring to an innovative Swachh Bharat poster and its caption.
Apr 12, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
Kiren Rijiju shares pic of poster with ‘most innovative & best use of a cinema dialogue’
The caption on the poster has been inspired by a dialogue from 1975 cult movie – Deewar - starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor and Nirupa Roy.
Apr 12, 2017, 08:23 AM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan appreciates Akshay Kumar for support to Open Defecation Free programme
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has praised actor Akshay Kumar's support to the Open Defecation Free (ODF) programme of the central and state governments.
Apr 04, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Uttarakhand ministers to take part in cleanliness drive on Monday
Uttarakhand ministers, led by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, will take part in a cleanliness drive in different areas of the state tomorrow as part of the Prime Minister's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Mar 19, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Modi govt to build toilets in one lakh madrassas under 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan': Naqvi
In a significant step, the Modi government will build toilets in one lakh madrassas in the country by end of next financial year under 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi confirmed on Saturday.
Mar 18, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' a mass movement, says PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" (clean India mission) is not a government programme but a mass movement.
Feb 08, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
Now, take selfie with people defecating in open and win Rs 500!
It's a unique campaign launched by a panchayat in Maharashtra to India an open defecation-free nation.
Dec 28, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Amitabh Bachchan thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging contribution
PM Modi on Sunday shared an audio file on Twitter, where he is heard reciting a poem by Amitabh.
Nov 28, 2016, 12:52 PM IST
Akshay Kumar to shoot for 'Toilet – Ek Prem Katha' in UP
Toilet - Ek Prem Katha is based on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Nov 22, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Touched by PM Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat', this woman sold her 'mangalsutra' to build toilet
Lata Devi Diwakar from Kanpur sold her 'mangalsutra' to build a toilet at her residence.
Oct 13, 2016, 18:24 PM IST
Swachh Goa! State’s Tourism Development Corporation to clean beaches on their own
GTDC decided to form a cadre of local workers who will be recruited through Goa Recruitment Society, a state government venture, and be trained in keeping the beaches clean
Oct 12, 2016, 08:34 AM IST
LG inaugurates five garbage management systems in south Delhi
The number of Fixed Compactor Transfer Stations (FCTS) will go up to 15 next month, the SDMC said.
Oct 01, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
Inspired by ''Swachh Bharat'', MP siblings construct toilet by donating their scholarships
While most teenagers these days have their sights set on the latest cellphone models, a brother-sister duo in Madhya Pradesh`s Narsinghpur district has donated their scholarships to a society and a school for constructing a toilet.
Sep 15, 2016, 09:36 AM IST
Meet 105-year-old Kunwar Bai – the new face of PM Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'
105-year-old Kunwar Bai, who was felicitated by PM Modi for building toilet by selling off her goats, has been chosen as the `Swachh Bharat Abhiyan` mascot.
Sep 14, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan acknowledges Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Maharashtra! Pics inside
Amitabh Bachchan picked up a broom to acknowledge the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Maharashtra!
Sep 03, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Actors just face of the brand: Kangana Ranaut
At a time when the government is mulling over a law that punishes celebrities for misleading advertisements, actress Kangana Ranaut feels it is wrong to hold stars liable for brand endorsements. She says actors are just the face of the brand, and it is "entirely" the consumers' responsibility what they choose to buy.
Sep 02, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan could be the face of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission on October 2, 2014, and set a 5-year deadline to usher in complete cleanliness in the country.
Jul 04, 2016, 17:05 PM IST
