Swachh Bharat
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When superstar of millennium Amitabh Bachchan picked up a broom
Bollywood | Sep 03, 2016, 06:30 PM ISTTo acknowledge the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, megastar Amitabh Bachchan picked a broom and led the way in the mission to clean up the area around Mumbai's JJ Hospital. The incident took place on Saturday. "At
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From hating taking shower to promoting cleanliness: Kangana Ranaut reveals the secret of her transformation
Bollywood | Aug 11, 2016, 11:04 AM ISTHere’s how Kangan Ranaut changed from being a slob to promoting cleanliness.
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#DontLetHerGo: Kangana as ‘Goddess Laxmi’ teaches cleanliness and wealth go hand in hand
Life | Aug 12, 2016, 02:49 PM IST#DontLetHerGo: Kangana as ‘Goddess Laxmi’ teaches cleanliness and wealth go hand in hand.
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Govt to conduct survey before releasing Rs 10,000 cr World Bank fund to states for ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’
India | Aug 06, 2016, 02:31 PM ISTIn a bid to have an open defecation free India by 2019, the Centre has now decided to conduct an annual survey of states to gauge their performance in implementing the ambitious ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’
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Amitabh Bachchan to be the face of 'City Compost Campaign' of Swachh Bharat Mission
India | Jul 15, 2016, 07:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, who enjoys unparalleled stardom in the country, will now encourage citizens to use compost produced from municipal solid waste as the face of the "City Compost Campaign" under Swachh
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Government plans to clean 10 iconic places under Swachh Bharat Mission
India | Jul 09, 2016, 09:20 AM ISTNew Delhi: The central government has identified 10 iconic places that will undergo cleaning on par in the country including Taj Mahal, Vaishno Devi temple and Ajmer Sharif, as part of a pilot project under
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‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’: Amitabh Bachchan might be the new face
Bollywood | Jul 04, 2016, 06:42 PM ISTMegastar Amitabh Bachchan might become the new face of Modi Govt’s ambitious project ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’
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'52% citizens find their city cleaner after 600 days of Swachh Bharat mission'
India | Jun 11, 2016, 04:57 PM ISTNew Delhi: Fifty-two per cent of citizens find their city cleaner 600 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched tbe Swachh Bharat (Clean India) initiative, a countrywide survery has found. "At 600 days, Swachh Bharat
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Dia Mirza named ambassador for Swachh Saathi programme
Bollywood | Jun 06, 2016, 07:15 PM ISTActress Dia Mirza has been named the ambassador for Swachh Bharat’s youth based Swachh Saathi (student internship) programme.
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Schemes in place, Modi government seeks to improve delivery, make electoral gains
National | May 25, 2016, 04:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Having launched schemes to improve incomes, speed up governance, foster cleanliness and improve social security, the Narendra Modi government is now seeking to enhance the footprint of its initiatives to reap electoral dividends
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Kajol meets PM Modi over 'hand washing' campaign
Bollywood | May 18, 2016, 06:35 PM ISTActress Kajol met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday regarding Help A Child Reach 5 campaign, which spreads the importance of good hand washing habits around the world.
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After Gandhigiri, Sanjay Dutt might promote Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
Bollywood | Mar 03, 2016, 12:27 PM ISTMumbai: Bollywood star Sanjay Dut has been invited by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to become its brand ambassador for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and Smart City initiatives.The 56-year-old 'Munnabhai MBBS' star was released
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Budget 2016: 'Swachh Bharat' Abhiyan gets Rs 11,300 cr
India | Feb 29, 2016, 09:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government today announced allocation of Rs 11,300 crore for both rural and urban areas for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Centre's biggest drive to improve sanitation and cleanliness across the country.The Budget 2016-17 has earmarked
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PM Modi touches the feet of 104-yr-old woman who sold her goats to build toilets (Video)
National | Feb 22, 2016, 12:53 PM ISTKurrubhat(C'garh): A 104-year-old woman from a village in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district who sold her goats for constructing toilets at her home, came in for special praise on Sunday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said
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Stage set to rank 75 top cities under 'Swachh Bharat'
India | Feb 14, 2016, 12:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: The stage is set to recognise cities that have taken "Swachh Bharat" campaign seriously, with a Top 75 ranking based on feedback from 20 million citizens, among others parameters, says the chair of
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Salman to join PM Modi's Swacch Bharat drive on his 50th birthday
Bollywood | Dec 23, 2015, 10:16 AM ISTNew Delhi: Superstar Salman Khan is known for his stand on social issues, philanthropist deeds and love for children. This year on his 50th birthday, he will be doing all these at once.The Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Swachh Bharat: World Bank to lend US$1.5 bn to build toilets in India
India | Dec 17, 2015, 07:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: The World Bank has approved a loan of US$1.5 billion to help the government in its efforts to provide toilets in villages as part of the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) programme.The loan, which will
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Government eyes Rs 10,000 crore a year from Swachh Bharat Cess
Dec 15, 2015, 04:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: Government expects to mobilise about Rs 10,000 crore revenue in a full fiscal by levying Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC), Parliament was informed today."The government has not fixed any target for SBC during the
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Sanitation programmes have failed to achieve targets: CAG
India | Dec 09, 2015, 09:44 AM ISTNew Delhi: Sanitation programmes launched by the government over the last few years have failed to achieve the desired targets, the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India said on Tuesday.A CAG report which was submitted
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World's first Toilet College to be operational from March next year in Rishikesh
India | Nov 19, 2015, 10:07 PM ISTNew Delhi: World Toilet College, being touted as the first such effort being made internationally, will be operational from March next year, its developers announced today on the occasion of United Nations World Toilet Day