News for 'swachh-bharat-abhiyaan'

Modi to be awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Modi to be awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in 2014 and its components include the construction of household toilets, community and public toilets and solid waste management.

Deepika gets an award!

Deepika gets an award!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The world seems to have turned its attention to Bollywood's ladies, and is honouring them with awards.

PM for revamp of urban governance

PM for revamp of urban governance

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Modi pitched for revamping urban governance while linking it to the 'Digital India' mission and 'Swachh Bharat' campaign.

When Maharashtra CM, Pawar swept trash off the streets

When Maharashtra CM, Pawar swept trash off the streets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On the occasion of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's 125th birth anniversary, Maharashtra Chief Minister joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.

IN PHOTOS: One year of the Swachh Bharat Mission

IN PHOTOS: One year of the Swachh Bharat Mission

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

On Friday, India marked the first anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. Various programmes were held across the country to mark the event, which coincides with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

US Congresswoman Tulsi swept up in Modi's Clean India

US Congresswoman Tulsi swept up in Modi's Clean India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

After a slew of celebrities took up Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan challenge, it was the chance of United States Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

PM's first radio address 'Mann ki baat': Top 10 quotes

PM's first radio address 'Mann ki baat': Top 10 quotes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on Friday in his first radio address titled 'Mann Ki baat'.

NDA govt has no understanding of Nehru's values: Mani Shankar Aiyar

NDA govt has no understanding of Nehru's values: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

As the battle between the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party over Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy continues, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday hit out at the National Democratic Alliance government saying it has no understanding of Nehru's values.

As a child, Kajol sweeped the house, cleaned the bathroom

As a child, Kajol sweeped the house, cleaned the bathroom

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Somewhere it gives you amazing work ethic.' 'Nobody's job is less, one should respect all.'

When Modi was the supporting actor to Salman's Prem

When Modi was the supporting actor to Salman's Prem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A six-minute video of the PM directed by Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani is being played during the interval of Salman's Sooraj Barjatya-directed film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in cinemas across the country.

PM hosts Asian Games medallists, lauds their feats

PM hosts Asian Games medallists, lauds their feats

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, felicitated the medal winners from the recently-concluded Asian Games over a breakfast meeting at his residence and said sportspersons do as much for the country as political leaders.

Taking stock of Budget promises

Taking stock of Budget promises

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and Make in India -- are not covered here.

In first radio address, PM says India belongs to all of us

In first radio address, PM says India belongs to all of us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Seeking to reach out to more people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the countrymen over radio for the first time, giving a pep talk about how to shed despondency and use their skills for the betterment and prosperity of the country.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.

2018's 10 WORST Hindi Movies

2018's 10 WORST Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the films she will never watch again.

Sonam Kapoor sizzles in red!

Sonam Kapoor sizzles in red!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'There are so many schemes announced for the benefit of farmers, women and less privileged sections of our society. But how many of these are being availed of?'

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Menstruation is not a disease. Yet, in villages, women die due to poor hygiene during their periods.

Woh 90 minutes: What Captain Modi told Team India

Woh 90 minutes: What Captain Modi told Team India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In a marathon address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined India's unity and diversity and the progress of his 15-month-old government's policies.