Cleanliness

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Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) on Saturday announced a "60-day action plan" for developing greenery and hygiene in villages. (Photo: File)

KCR announces 60-day action plan to promote greenery, cleanliness in T’gana villages

He instructed that cremation grounds should be put in place in all the villages within six months.

04 Aug 2019 9:18 AM

#Trashtag challenge (Photo: trash.tag/ Instagram)

#Trashtag challenge 2019: A revolutionary step to a non- polluted world

New social media trending challenge for a better world.

12 Mar 2019 6:32 PM

Dust allergies are caused by a number of factors including suspended dust, dust mites, moulds, insects, fur, feather, and pets.

How technology can help in living a healthy life

Robotic vacuum cleaners help detect dirt with sensors and make the house cleaner and dust free.

30 May 2018 12:14 PM

The basic necessities of human life not only include roti, kapda aur makaan (food, clothes and housing), but today education, cleanliness, health and clean drinking water have also been included.

India fulfils the resolution of global partnerships

Cleanliness and health are two issues that more or less affect each area and thus it has become a very broad topic.

12 Apr 2018 6:15 AM

This initiative has become quite popular which can be gauged by the fact that the newlyweds seem quite happy with taking the extra phera. (Representational image)

Bihar: Woman BDO asks Hindu couples to take 8 ‘pheras’

This unique initiative by the local administration has caught everyone's eyes and has become the talk of the town.

24 Feb 2018 7:37 PM

Proper cleanliness and hygiene at the station, stationary trains and efficient working of booking and reservation office would also be ensured.

Directors to be posted at top railway stations

The officers will be chosen from across different operational services of Railways after due screening and scrutiny.

21 Sep 2017 6:55 AM

Bread can not only be eaten but can also be used to clean smudges (Photo: Pixabay)

Bread, the ultimate cleaning tool?

An old wives' tale turns true as the humble bread turns out to have more uses.

19 Jun 2017 5:05 PM

2.38 lakh kilos of garbage was recovered from Versova beach (Photo: Facebook/Eric Pugh)

Lawyer who cleaned city beach thanks PM for encouraging words

He was given the ‘Champion of the Earth’ Award making him the first Indian to achieve this distinction.

28 May 2017 9:15 PM

Bandra station. Commuters say efforts by the railways to ensure cleanliness still have a long way to go. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Despite rlys’ efforts, scene at stations far from clean

The stretch between Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) and Vadala stations is one of the most unclean ones.

18 May 2017 2:36 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi bats for Northeast as gateway to Southeast Asia

The Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a network of volunteers across the globe engaged in helping people in distress.

08 May 2017 2:35 AM

Mufti Nasihur Rahman, Principal of Al Jamiatul Islamia Mangaldai Banat Madrasa in Mangaldai, has taken an initiative to convey the importance of sanitation and hygiene in public places to ensure a disease-free society. (Representational Image/DC)

Assam's 'Swachhata Maulana' a crusader for Swachh Bharat ensures disease-free society

His zeal to convince people about proper sanitation and hygiene earned him the sobriquet 'Swachhata Maulana'.

07 May 2017 6:01 PM

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