Amit Shah urges nation to work towards 'Swachh Bharat' on PM Modi's birthday
As Prime Minister Modi turns 67 today, major political entities sent in their wishes to him.
Sep 17, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Govt school teacher in Madhya Pradesh suspended for open defecation
The education authorities in Madhya Pradesh have suspended a teacher of a government school for allegedly defecating in the open.
Sep 13, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Rural women want to work, visit parlours and watch news, says survey
A survey of rural women in Uttar Pradesh, India's largest state, has shown the rising spiral of their aspirations -- 56 per cent want to work, 67 per cent want to study further, at least five per cent visit a beauty parlour regularly, and at least 10 per cent watch the news on television.
Aug 20, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Over 62% households in rural India have access to toilets: Survey
More than 62 per cent households in rural India have access to toilets while their usage stands at 91 per cent, till June, according to a survey.
Aug 08, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
'Sacred' Rameswaram gave India one of its most famous sons: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Paying tribute to the People`s President, Prime Minister Modi said that Dr. Kalam always reflected the simplicity, depth and calmness of Rameswaram.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Swachh Bharat mission: PM Modi lauds villages for becoming free of open defecation
In the 33rd edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', the Prime Minister heaped praises on the two villages for taking initiatives to make themselves free of open defecation, setting an example for others under the 'Swachh Bharat' movement.
Jun 26, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
Uttarakhand, Haryana become Open Defecation Free states
The two states on Thursday joined the league of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, which were the first three states to be declared ODF.
Now, women, kids can use hotel toilets for free in east Delhi
Women and children will not have to look for public toilets in east Delhi from now on as they will have free access to the toilets at the hotels and restaurants.
Jun 13, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
How to make 'Swachh Bharat' campaign a success – learn it from Jodhpur residents
In a big boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's highly ambitious 'Clean India' Mission, residents of Jodhpur's Kamala Nagar locality have come up with an innovative idea to collect trash – attaching a dustbin to their cars.
Jun 07, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
Amit Shah highlights Modi government's achievements
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Saturday highlighted the Narendra Modi-led government`s major achievements in the last three years.
May 20, 2017, 18:33 PM IST
Amarinder Singh, Venkaiah Naidu discuss implementation of central schemes
Union Minister of Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here on Wednesday discussed the implementation of central schemes in the state.
May 17, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Haryana: Venkaiah Naidu to review progress of urban development
Union Minister of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Venkaiah Naidu will review the implementation and progress of various new urban development and housing missions launched by the central government in Haryana today.
Apr 28, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
75 per cent villages along banks of Ganga open defecation-free: PM Narendra Modi
Over 75 per cent of villages along the banks of river Ganga have become open defecation-free, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, emphasising that his government has taken up this work on priority.
Apr 10, 2017, 23:17 PM IST
PM Modi picks IAS officer B Chandralekha to head Swachh Bharat Mission – Know about her
Chandrakala had served as district magistrate in various Uttar Pradesh cities prior to her current posting. She was highly praised for her work in the state.
Mar 24, 2017, 20:53 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
Open defecation, booze-free Assam village aims to go cashless
Having already earned the distinction of being free from open defecation, alcohol, tobacco and drugs, this tiny village in Assam's Goalpara district now aims to go cashless.
Feb 26, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Anushka Sharma becomes female face of campaign?
Cleanliness, healthy living, sanitation and eradication of open defecation are said to be some of the major goals of this nation-wide campaign. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is already doing his best to make India a cleaner place by joining forces with PM's mission.
Jan 31, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
20000 youths in Ganga basin states to be trained, deployed as 'Swachhta Doots'
As many as 20,000 youths in Ganga basin states will be trained and deployed as 'Swachhta Doots' in about 2,336 villages along the river to spread message of keeping the river clean among the local dwellers and visitors.
Jan 18, 2017, 17:40 PM IST
Want to offer my services to Mumbai Traffic Police: Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is willing to join hands with Mumbai Traffic Police for a road safety initiative.
Jan 09, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
8,582 villages in Chhattisgarh become open defecation free
As many as 8,582 villages have so far been declared 'open defecation free' in Chhattisgarh, which is targeting to becoming an ODF state by October 2018.
Dec 16, 2016, 11:24 AM IST
