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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan only 'showbaazi': Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has witnessed only “showbaazi” and not any real action in the Swachh Bharat......

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A FAILURE?

There should have been a focus on sanitation and not on littering or garbage. Absence of sanitation affects the health of children, explains Aakar Patel. Kindly note the image has been posted only......

UN expert finds holes in Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project 'Swachh Bharat' mission on Friday came in for sharp criticism by a top United Nations expert on sanitation who said it "lacked a holistic human rights......

IN PHOTOS: One year of the Swachh Bharat Mission

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......

PM Modi lauds Omar for joining 'Swachh Bharat' campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appreciated Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking up the broom and cleaning a street in Srinagar, saying it was a "wonderful effort"......

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan gets Rs 9,000 crore

The government on Monday announced allocation of Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the country's biggest drive to improve sanitation and cleanliness, especially in rural......

Success of Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan across states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to present the NSSO report on the first anniversary of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 2. On June 31, the Union ministry for drinking......

Swachh Bharat cess: Pay more for air travel, eating out!

The decision to impose 0.5 per cent cess will translate into a tax of 50 paise only on every Rs 100 worth of taxable services. All services, including air travel, telephony, eating out and banking......

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

The Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that ensuring higher standards of cleanliness is of utmost priority for Indian Railways. The minister said his ministry wants to make Swachh......

Vedanta joins Modi's call for Swachh Bharat

Ahead of the launch of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, Vedanta Resources said it is joining the campaign by launching special drives at all its locations and......

PIX: Big B promotes Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis picked up brooms during a 'Maha Cleanathon' event held as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on September 2.......

PIX: Tamannaah wields broom for Swachh Bharat

Bollywood's project Swachh Bharat continues...Humshakals actress Tamannaah Bhatia became the latest celebrity, after Hrithik, Salman, Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna, to take part in Prime Minister......

Comedian Raju Srivastav Passes Away

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav on the sets of India's Laughter Champion. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raju Srivastav/Instagram Raju Srivastav passed away in Delhi at the age of 58, confirmed his family. He......

PIX: Now, Prasoon Joshi sweeps the streets

Ad guru and lyricist Prasoon Joshi recently did his bit for Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He picked up the broom and cleaned the streets outside the Sofi Mahal building in Lalbaug,......

Bollywood's Life Lessons

Sukanya Verma tells you 10 things Bollywood can teach you. 'Gyaan baatna chahiye re,' exclaims Circuit in Lage Raho Munnabhai. It's a motto Bollywood lives by wholeheartedly. There's a wolf-whistle......

Kohli, Thakur participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli and BCCI President Anurag Thakur swept the stands at the EdenGardens as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday. "On the......

Tendulkar bats with PM Modi for 'Swachh Bharat'

Sachin Tendulkar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: Courtesy: Narendra Modi/Facebook Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of his......

You are way too young and energetic to retire: PM Modi to Raina

'Your fielding was exemplary and inspiring. Some of the best catches in recent international cricket have your distinctive imprint.' IMAGE: Suresh Raina celebrates the wicket of Ed Joyce during......

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Captains of the eight franchises unveil the trophy for Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 2 at Star Sports Studio, in Lower Parel, Mumbai The eight squads for Season 2 of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi......

With broom and spade... Tendulkar drives operation clean-up!

Sachin Tendulkar during the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. Photograph: Video grab Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a Swachh Bharat, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked a broom,......

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