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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Indore secures top position in super swachh league, city celebrates presidential award
Indore: Indore on Thursday added another feather to its cap by emerging on top of the list of Super Swachh League cities to be crowned as cleanest city in the country for the eight time in a row. As Indore beat Surat, Navi Mumbai and Vijayawada to secure the victory in SSL category of cities with over 10 lakh population, Indoreans took to the street to voice their joy, bursting crackers, dancing to the tune of dhols and distributing sweets. State minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava and Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) commissioner Shivam Verma received the award from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. Indore secured 100% marking in door-to-door garbage collection, waste processing, and cleanliness of residential areas, market areas, water bodies, and public toilets. With zero dumpsites, Indore led the scorecard by securing 98% marking in source segregation, followed by Navi Mumbai with 95%, and Surat and Vijayawada with 92% marking each. The competitors lacked in categories of cleanliness of residential/market areas, cleanliness of water bodies, and toilets – areas where Indore had 100% success rate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo As the declaration was made, sanitation workers across Indore marked the achievement with jubilant celebrations. They distributed sweets, danced to 'Swachhta Anthems,' and burst crackers, reflecting the collective pride in their city's remarkable accomplishment. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav proudly declared, "Indore is once again at the forefront." He explained that the central govt placed Indore and similar cities in a separate league this time, conducting rankings for other cities independently. "Even within this league, Indore's result is paramount," he added. Bhargav emphasised that Indore has moved beyond the competition for the number one spot. "Now, Indore is in the role of a guide and will impart other cities lessons on cleanliness," he said, hinting at a new era of mentorship. On Thursday, the programme announcing Swachh Survekshan results was broadcast live on large screens at IMC headquarters, allowing residents to witness their city's triumph. Members of the IMC Council and officials joined in the celebrations.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Super Swachh League: Indore strengthens claim for top spot
Indore: Indore, which has been country's cleanest city for seven times in a row, now has Vijayawada as competitor in the 'Super Swachh League' along with Surat and Navi Mumbai in the above 10 lakh population category. The addition was made shortly before President Droupadi Murmu is expected to honour the cities that demonstrated exceptional performance in cleanliness at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. At the time of introducing the elite 'Super Swachh League' as part of Swachh Survekshan 2024, there were 12 cities competing in different population categories based on their securing a position in the top three ranks in at least two years in the last three years (2021-2023) surveys. Relaxing some norms, 11 cities have been added to the elite league, including Vijayawada, which secured its best rank so far, third in 2021, official sources said. All eyes, meanwhile, are on Indore. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) senior officials, who reached Delhi and participated in the rehearsal of the award distribution ceremony, are confident of receiving the prestigious award for the eighth time in a row. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Indore's performance is exceptional, and we have been chosen to mentor another city to become like us," Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said in a video message from Israel. "Israel has expressed interest in understanding India's cleanliness model and Indore's waste management. We have tried to learn a lot from their innovations, and soon there will be a sister city partnership between a city in India and Israel," he said. The mayor requested Indoreans to honour and welcome the sanitation workers in their streets and neighbourhoods on Friday, a day after the award is announced. Indore's strong claim for the top position is bolstered by several key initiatives undertaken by the IMC as part of the 2024 Swachh Survekshan Toolkit. This year, IMC established a new plant for processing green waste, while its plants for cloth waste and glass waste processing are underway. IMC has also transformed some wards, zones, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and even slums into 'zero waste' areas and is making efforts to get this tag for Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya (zoo) and Choithram Sabzi Mandi (wholesale vegetable market). "This year, we did route rationalisation of the existing 575 door-to-door garbage collection vehicles by introducing 61 new routes. Besides, 100 electric-run D2D have been introduced as a step towards environmental conservation," IMC additional commissioner Abhilash Mishra said. He added that Indore's robust system for road cleaning, waste collection, and waste disposal remains its core strength, unmatched by many other cities. The city's residents also play a crucial role, demonstrating high awareness and refraining from littering. While Surat significantly improved its door-to-door waste collection last year, achieving similar scores to Indore, Indore's comprehensive and consistently implemented system provides a strong foundation for its continued lead. NGOs engaged with IMC have been carrying out massive campaigns throughout the year for clean air drives, rainwater harvesting systems, segregation of waste in six categories, zero waste events, and other activities to increase public participation to help maintain cleanliness.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Indore sees wet Wednesday, more in store
Indore: Moderate rainfall on Wednesday and downpour a day ago have brought much-needed relief from heat to Indoreans. A total of 14.7 mm of rainfall was recorded in the last 24 hours. The eastern part of the city reported 15.5 mm of rainfall on Wednesday, while 1mm rainfall was recorded in western part. So far, eastern Indore has received a cumulative 111.75 mm of rainfall since June 1, roughly 4.5 inches, while the western part has recorded 53.9 mm of rainfall. Maximum temperature recorded in the city was 29.5 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal. The minimum temperature 23 degrees Celsius, a degree below normal. High humidity levels prevailed throughout the day, with relative humidity at 95% in the morning and 92% by late evening. Winds blew predominantly from the west and south-west at speeds ranging between 13 to 27 kmph, peaking at 37 kmph. Many parts of Indore-Ujjain division have also been witnessing intense rainfall over the past 24 hours. Alirajpur's Kathiwada recorded the highest rainfall at 211 mm, followed by Jhabua with 89.2 mm, and Thandla with 60.4 mm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Ribeirão Preto (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo Ujjain registered 56.4 mm, while several other locations, including Mandsaur, Bhabhra, and Nagda, received rainfall between 46 mm and 55 mm. The regional meteorological department has forecast continued heavy rainfall in isolated areas of western and central Madhya Pradesh on Thursday under the influence of multiple active synoptic systems. "The rainfall activity is expected to shift eastward on June 27 and continue similarly on June 28, while widespread showers are likely to return across the districts from June 29," said senior meteorologist from IMD Bhopal Dr Divya E Surendran. An orange alert for very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds has been issued for Alirajpur and Jhabua districts. A yellow alert remains in place for Indore, Dhar, Ratlam, Ujjain, Dewas, Mandsaur, and Neemuch districts, warning of heavy rainfall and associated weather disturbances at isolated locations.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heat & humidity grip Indore: Rain, thunderstorms likely over weekend
Indore: After witnessing soaring temperature and uncomfortable humidity on Friday, Indoreans may finally get some relief as the Meteorological Department has said that rain and thunderstorm activity will begin from Saturday across the city and surrounding districts. The weather forecast also indicated that no heatwave alert will remain in effect from Saturday till June 17 in Indore-Ujjain division, offering further respite to residents in western Madhya Pradesh. Northern parts of MP, including Gwalior and Chambal divisions, are expected to witness a heatwave on Saturday. Meanwhile, the residents of Indore witnessed a hot and humid Friday as temperatures remained elevated despite a slight dip from Thursday's peak. After experiencing dusty winds and scattered showers the previous day, the city saw no rainfall on Friday, though humidity levels remained high, adding to public discomfort. The maximum temperature on Friday settled at 38.2 degrees Celsius, down from Thursday's sweltering 41.6 degrees Celsius. However, the humidity level climbed to 67% in the morning and remained at 52% in the evening, making the day feel hotter than recorded temperatures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Genius Portable Cooler Keeps Your Home Cool & Saves You Money AiraBreeze Learn More Undo Winds blew from the west at 27 km/h in the evening, offering some relief. Heatwaves persisted across many parts of the Indore-Ujjain division. In most of these areas, temperatures crossed the 40-degree mark on Friday with Ratlam recording 41.2°C, Ujjain 41°C, Khargone 41°C, Khandwa 40.1°C, and Dhar 38.4°C. According to the regional weather office, light rainfall or drizzles accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning are expected at isolated places in Indore and nearby districts like Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ujjain, Shajapur, Dhar and Dewas. Meanwhile, heavy rain with thunderstorm activity are likely in Ratlam, Alirajpur and Jhabua on Saturday. The rainfall and thunderstorm activity is expected to continue in parts of Indore-Ujjain division till June 17, potentially bringing some relief from the heat. Synoptic conditions suggest favourable advancement of the southwest monsoon in the coming days. A cyclonic circulation over northwest Rajasthan and an associated trough line across Madhya Pradesh are influencing the region's weather. The forecast indicates no significant change in weather for two days, followed by a gradual drop of 2–3°C in temperature. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Travel in Indore Metro will be free for first week
Indore: Indoreans can travel in Metro for free for the first week as Indore Metro's commercial operation is set to commence from May 31. All they have to do is to scan QR code at station and board the train. To encourage the public to keep commuting through this mode of transportation, MP Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL)will launch a promotional discount scheme for the first three months. While the travel in first week will be free, in the second week there will be 75 percent discount, followed by 50 percent in the third week, and a 25 per cent discount up to the third month. MPMRCL has already finalised the fare structure for Super Priority Corridor section. The fare for five-station stretch between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor-03 will range from Rs 20 to Rs 30. As per the plan, Metro operations will run from 8 am to 8 pm at 30-minute interval, making 25 trips in each direction daily. In total, 50 round trips will be carried out per day. The broader Yellow Line network will eventually cover 28 stations with fare slabs ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 80, depending on travel zones. In the initial phase, commuters will have access to QR-based ticketing, while other digital ticketing modes would be introduced gradually in a phased manner. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anvisa aprova solução para ajudar a reduzir gordura visceral da barriga em 7 dias! Você Mais Saudável Hoje Saiba Mais Undo Preparations at all five stations on approximately 6 km-long Super Priority Corridor are in full swing, which will be virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. According to senior officials of MPMRCL, ticketing will initially be carried out manually. The decision was taken after a probe was ordered against Turkey-based company which has been assigned contract for Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) of Indore and Bhopal metros, to find out if it was involved in any anti-India activity. "We have alternate arrangements, and thus, the ticketing will initially be carried out manually until further instructions from the state govt," a senior official said, adding that passengers will have the facility to pay the fare through QR-based systems. MPMRCL is also in talks with AICTSL to integrate bus services to facilitate last-mile connectivity for Metro commuters. A proposed route from Bada Ganpati to Indore Airport Terminal, via Super Corridor and up to Luvkush Square/ISBT, is also under consideration.
