sanitation

Minister inspects Vijayawada Rythu Bazaar, directs officials to ensure fair pricing and better sanitation

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Minister inspects Vijayawada Rythu Bazaar, directs officials to ensure fair pricing and better sanitation

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday (December 02, 2025) conducted a surprise inspection at the Vijayawada Patamata Rythu Bazaar to review vegetable prices, availability of essential produce, and sanitation conditions. Speaking after the inspection, the Minister stressed that the State government’s foremost priority is to ensure that the public … Read more

Municipal workers’ strike hits sanitation on ghats in Vijayawada during Bhavani Deeksha relinquishment

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Municipal workers’ strike hits sanitation on ghats in Vijayawada during Bhavani Deeksha relinquishment

Discarded robes lay in heaps at Seethamma ghat in Vijayawada on Thursday afternoon as the second day of relinquishing Bhavani Deeksha saw a lot of devotee rush. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Sanitation and maintenance of the ghats during the five-day Bhavani Deeksha relinquishment in Vijayawada have been hit by the ongoing State-wide strike by … Read more

Andhra Pradesh: Officials remain alert as flood threat continues in the Godavari

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Andhra Pradesh: Officials remain alert as flood threat continues in the Godavari

A boat is arranged to shift villagers to safety in case of an emergency in Konaseema district. With the floods continuing, the villagers residing along the Godavari river bund are in panic in the Eluru and Konaseema districts. Officers on flood duty have been put on alert in the tail-end areas of West Godavari district. … Read more

In good hands: In post-pandemic world, why it’s necessary to take care of your hands

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In good hands: In post-pandemic world, why it’s necessary to take care of your hands

Washing hands is easy, and it has proved to be one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Hand hygiene can help stop germs from spreading from one person to another and in our communities—including workplaces, homes, and educational institutions. Hand sanitisation is still believed to be the easiest way … Read more

Covid-19 calls for a reset in Poshan Abhiyan interventions

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Covid-19 calls for a reset in Poshan Abhiyan interventions

For decades, governments have been attempting to tackle hunger and malnutrition by making malnutrition a priority in the health agenda. (Representational image: IE) By Dr Heena Gavit, Every four years, at the Olympics, India faces the same question—why does its medal tally pale in comparison to the strength of its population? Some economists have tried … Read more

After the inferno: Sierra Leone’s poorest struggle to recover from slum fire – in pictures

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After the inferno: Sierra Leone’s poorest struggle to recover from slum fire – in pictures

A blaze ripped through the overcrowded settlement of Susan’s Bay in Freetown in March, injuring hundreds. British photographer Henry Kamara, of Sierra Leone descent, documents the aftermath in this coastal community as people try to rebuild their lives Source link

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Sanitation, purpose and the power of partnerships

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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Sanitation, purpose and the power of partnerships

The National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (NFSSM) Alliance is prime example of how collaborative commitment can truly create collective impact. By Sakshi Gudwani,  The announcement of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by the Indian government, back in 2014, created tremendous momentum to leapfrog the country towards reaching open defecation free status. By the end of 2020, … Read more

COVID-19 has given impetus to domestic travel and PM’s vision of ‘DekhoApnaDesh’: Harshit Vyas, SVP & COO, Oyo India and South Asia

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COVID-19 has given impetus to domestic travel and PM’s vision of ‘DekhoApnaDesh’: Harshit Vyas, SVP & COO, Oyo India and South Asia

One of the youngest CXOs in the country’s hospitality segment, Harshit Vyas, is an early OYOpreneur and he led OYO’s first foray into the international market. Rising optimism among travellers is giving domestic travel a much needed boost! One of the youngest CXOs in the country’s hospitality segment, Harshit Vyas, is an early OYOpreneur and … Read more