FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toiletFSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washin...
30 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's education policy is sufficient, no need for NEP: TN Education Minister Thiru A. RajmohanTamil Nadu's Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan confirmed the state's firm stance against the National Education Policy and NEET. He stat...
29 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Girls shouldn't give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has urged the Centre to ensure girls continue their education without interruption. The apex court stressed the importanc...
25 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
On Russia's doorstep, Norway goes 'total defence' modeNorway is now preparing for war. The nation has entered "total defence" mode. This includes upgrading air raid shelters and increasing civi...
23 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
NITI report says India has solved school access challenge, retention remains a hurdleIndia has succeeded in bringing children to school but struggles to keep them enrolled in higher classes. A NITI Aayog report reveals a sig...
11 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
The zero-cost jewelry organizer hiding in your trash can right nowA viral social media trend offers a free, DIY jewelry organizer using recycled toilet paper rolls and a cardboard box. This project, covere...
08 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Who can be called ‘Honourable’ in India? Allahabad High Court clarifies in its latest orderThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that constitutional functionaries like MPs, judges, and ministers must be addressed with the honorific '...
06 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Insiders vs outsiders, and a raja under the arch: Bengal goes to polls as debate over identity and development takes center stageWest Bengal will vote today on a single issue: insiders versus outsiders. Mamata Banerjee is seeking to keep BJP out, fearing cultural and ...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Forget Vande Bharat, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains to get new seats, better toilets and smoother ridesShatabdi and Jan Shatabdi: Indian Railways has started a nationwide revamp of Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express trains to significa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
How Toyota's CSR initiative taught rural Karnataka hygiene habitsToyota Kirloskar Motor's ABCD program transformed rural Indian schools by tackling hygiene beliefs. Children became agents of change, promo...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Toilet disaster at 30,000 feet: Virgin Australia passengers forced to use bottles during six-hour struggle as all toilets fail mid-flightVirgin Australia Flight VA50 from Bali to Brisbane faced a mid-air crisis when all toilets failed. Passengers were forced to use bottles du...
29 Aug, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
Majority of Bihar govt primary, middle schools have discoloured chalkboards, shortage of functional toiletsInspection reports by District Magistrates (DMs) submitted to the Education Department found that a majority of primary and middle schools ...
18 Aug, 2023, 12.31 PM IST
Almost 2 lakh complaints of choking, foul smelling bio-toilets in trains: CAGThe CAG, in its report on 'Induction of bio-toilets in passenger coaches', has said that out of the 613 trains being handled in 32 coaching...
19 Dec, 2017, 04.34 PM IST
Swachh bharat mission: Collectors asked to complete school toilet projects by July 31With PSUs failing to meet the deadline of constructing new toilets in schools, Odisha government has asked district collectors to complete ...
22 Jul, 2015, 04.50 PM IST
Government determined to put PM's ‘Swachh Vidyalaya’ project in placeWeary of losing time over funding issues, the Centre has also said that while private sector companies will be persuaded to provide funds.
08 Jul, 2015, 12.59 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh wants toilets in all schools by March 2013Ramesh reached out to HRD minister, requesting him for a dedicated operation and maintenance fund of roughly Rs 12,000 for every school per...
25 Oct, 2012, 09.33 AM IST