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cleanliness news

Indian woman questions ‘civic sense’ after spotting litter in Amsterdam

An Indian woman highlighted litter on a central Amsterdam street.
Published on Jul 13, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Indian woman shares 'culture shock' after visiting Sri Lanka: ‘Not one pothole’

The woman shared several observations from her week-long trip to Sri Lanka.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 12:01 am IST

‘Different from Delhi’: Traveller shares first impressions of Chennai

Traveller compares his first Chennai experience with Delhi.
Published on Jun 26, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Indian woman amazed by Dubai’s cleanliness, calls it ‘Disney World’

An Indian woman shared why Dubai’s cleanliness and road discipline left her deeply impressed.
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:28 pm IST

Indian woman says J&K is as beautiful as Switzerland, says one thing is missing

An Indian woman praised India’s beauty after visiting Switzerland, but said public cleanliness needs improvement.
Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:59 pm IST

Ludhiana: Ojasvi Alankar takes charge as MC chief

Ojasvi Alankar, the new MC commissioner said special emphasis would be laid on maintaining cleanliness across the city. (HT photo)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 03:14 am IST

‘Don’t visit Sikkim if you litter’: Anand Mahindra sparks civic sense debate

Anand Mahindra shared a video showcasing Sikkim’s strict stance on cleanliness.
Updated on May 26, 2026 06:11 pm IST

Indian woman praises China’s cleanliness, questions civic sense in India

An Indian woman said she was amazed to see no litter in crowded public places in China.
Published on May 23, 2026 02:03 pm IST

‘The train is sparkling’: Woman praises Vande Bharat sleeper coach interiors

A woman gave a glimpse inside a Vande Bharat sleeper coach and urged passengers to keep the train clean.
Updated on May 23, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Indian woman points out trash in South Korea’s Jeju City, video goes viral

An Indian woman shared a video of litter near Jeju City’s coast, saying cleanliness depended on collective effort.
Updated on May 14, 2026 02:37 pm IST

Indian man says Sri Lanka felt ‘cleaner, calmer and cheaper’ than India

An Indian man shared that Sri Lanka reminded him of what Goa felt like before overcrowding increased.
Published on May 13, 2026 08:59 am IST

Steel mirrors deployed in Mysuru to discourage public urination

Steel mirrors deployed in Mysuru to discourage public urination
Published on May 08, 2026 03:15 pm IST

Pune woman flags litter inside bull installation on JM Road

A Pune woman highlighted litter inside a bull sculpture on JM Road.
Published on May 04, 2026 08:55 pm IST

US vlogger flags litter around Hyderabad’s Charminar, video goes viral

A US vlogger showed Charminar’s beauty while hiding trash with zoom, drawing mixed reactions online.
Updated on May 03, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Multilevel facility: ‘Poor infra, fire safety’, MC lists Sector-17 parking overhaul

Sanjay Arora instructed that the automatic slip-generating mechanism be upgraded for improved efficiency and transparency. (HT File)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:54 am IST

‘War room’, ward-level KPIs to drive BMC’s cleanliness push

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 10, 2025: Garbage lying on the roads in NMMC area, due to NMMC contract workers call strike at Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, February 10, 2025. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 14, 2026 08:04 pm IST

Warnings, penalties failed to fix Lucknow’s sanitation woes: Suresh Khanna

State finance minister Suresh Khanna, mayor Sushma Kharakwal and other LMC officials inspecting the Bhoothnath market, in Lucknow on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 05:10 am IST

‘Sri Lanka has embarrassed me’: Indian woman questions India’s beach cleanliness

An Indian woman reflected on Sri Lanka’s beaches, saying the issue is not money but mindset.
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 06:06 pm IST

Working to secure first rank in cleanliness: Karnal mayor

The mayor stated that eight colonies have been approved during her current term and 95 cases, including 50 colonies and 45 patches, have been sent to the government for consideration. (HT File)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 08:56 am IST

Woman shares messy flight seats after landing, questions passengers’ civic sense

A woman posted images of littered flight seats after landing, sparking debate online about civic sense and passenger behaviour.
Published on Mar 29, 2026 01:23 pm IST

Chandigarh: PGI ranks second under Kayakalp scheme; secures 1.5-cr incentive

The ministry sanctioned an incentive of 1.5 crore to PGIMER in recognition of its sustained commitment and outstanding performance in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hospital upkeep and patient-friendly hospital environment (HT File)
Published on Mar 29, 2026 07:02 am IST

Gurugram: MCG chief calls for daily inspections to monitor sanitation work

Drive targets dumping, littering and banned plastic use; daily monitoring ordered to improve on-ground conditions. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 08:11 am IST

Indian man calls out fellow Indians for littering at Kazakhstan airport

A man flagged littering at a Kazakhstan airport, with the clip triggering discussion on behaviour abroad.
Published on Mar 22, 2026 08:59 pm IST

US vlogger challenges ‘India is dirty’ stereotype after visiting Kochi

A US vlogger defended India’s cleanliness after visiting Kochi, said perceptions do not reflect reality.
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 06:00 pm IST

A Gurugram man shaping future of 60 children

Vijay Ram Rattan during his visit to the children. (HT)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:54 am IST

Indian techie on how Singapore changed him as a person: ‘You feel guilty if…’

Aman, an Indian based in Singapore, talks about how the city changed his habits
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Vlogger confronts man for throwing garbage outside Delhi Metro station

A vlogger filmed a man throwing garbage on a road.
Published on Mar 14, 2026 04:11 pm IST

Chandigarh: Caught littering but can’t pay the fine? Get a broom ready

The initiative aims to transform penalties into opportunities for public participation while reinforcing the importance of maintaining cleanliness in Chandigarh. (HT)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 08:16 am IST

Indian man in Vietnam says clean streets make a huge difference

An Indian man in Vietnam praised the country’s clean streets.
Published on Mar 10, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Greater Noida societies, edu institutes ranked on their compliance with sanitation norms

Officials said the rankings are expected to be used as a benchmark to push wider adoption of waste segregation and cleaner practices across housing societies and institutions in the city. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 03, 2026 03:44 am IST