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Sulabh International

Bindeshwar Pathak: The 'Toilet Man Of India' And The Brain Behind 'Sulabh Shauchalaya'

Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak died aged 80 in Delhi on Tuesday.

Aug 15, 2023, 18:58 PM IST

Sulabh International Founder Bindeshwar Pathak Dies Aged 80; PM Modi Calls It A 'Profound Loss'

Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak, a pioneer in building public toilets, hoisted the national flag in the morning on the occasion of Independence Day and collapsed soon after that.

Aug 15, 2023, 17:24 PM IST

NGO unveils world's biggest toilet pot model

Sulabh International on Sunday launched the "world's biggest" toilet pot model in Haryana's Marora village -- popularly known as 'Trump village' -- on the occasion of World Toilet Day.

Nov 20, 2017, 00:30 AM IST

Poor sanitation keeps away many tourists from India: Prakash Javadekar

India has more to offer to tourists than any other country but many prefer to stay away given the poor sanitation in the country, union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday.

Sep 19, 2017, 15:46 PM IST

This village in Rajasthan's Mewat will be named after US President Donald Trump

A village being developed in Rajasthan's Mewat will be named after US President Donald Trump.

Jun 13, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Transforming water from poisonous to purified -- at no cost

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Apr 04, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

Vrindavan, Varanasi widows to tie rakhi to PM Narendra Modi – Know what they wish to ask from their 'brother'

On the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, the widows of Vrindavan, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital to tie rakhis.

Aug 18, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

Pilgrimage town Pandharpur gets world's largest toilet facility

Maharashtra's temple town Pandharpur is all set to get the world's biggest toilet facility to serve to the needs of over three lakh pilgrims who throng the shrine to seek the blessings of Lord Vitthal, the state's presiding deity, here.

Jul 06, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

''Centre to act for Vrindavan, Varanasi widows soon''

The union government would soon be initiating steps to improve living conditions of widows in Varanasi and Vrindavan, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Saturday.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Hema Malini launches public toilets programme in Mathura

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Hema Malini on Saturday appealed to women across the country to give top priority to construction and use of hygienic toilets as they are vital for health.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:27 PM IST