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Time of India
8 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
MP make progress in sanitation with 24 civic bodies getting Water+ cert
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh witnessed substantial advancement in sanitation, with Water+ certifications increasing from seven in 2023 to 24 in 2025, showing significant improvement in liquid waste and drainage systems. ODF-certified cities increased from 9 to 15, whilst ODF++ certifications experienced a slight reduction from 362 to 339. The Garbage Free City (GFC) classification showed improvement at every level. The number of 7-star rated cities increased from one to three between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, 5-star rated cities grew from one to three. Cities with 3-star ratings increased from 24 to 36, whilst those with minimum 1-star qualification rose from 132 to 161. Operational statistics revealed varied results. Door-to-door waste collection decreased from 90.59% in 2023 to 79.7% in 2025, possibly due to altered reporting criteria. However, source segregation increased substantially from 54.1% to 95.4%. Waste processing efficiency also improved significantly, rising from 73.58% to 95.4%. The 2025 statistics indicate enhanced waste management procedures, increased community engagement, and substantial infrastructure development, highlighting continuous improvement in Madhya Pradesh's sanitation standards. The state doubled its presence in elite Green Facility Certification categories, specifically 5-star and 7-star ratings, demonstrating significant improvement. Water+ certifications experienced a threefold increase, indicating enhanced liquid waste and drainage management practices. Source segregation improved dramatically from 54.1% to 95.4%, likely due to effective public campaigns and improved monitoring efforts.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cities rise in cleanliness rankings, but gaps persist on ground
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh demonstrated notable enhancements in its Swachh Survekshan evaluation from 2023-24 to 2024-25. The assessment covered 383 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), up from 378. The state's national achievements expanded with eight awards in 2025, compared to six in 2023. "Madhya Pradesh's urban bodies have set a remarkable benchmark in the Swachh Survekshan 2024, a feat that resonates with pride across the state," said MP UAD minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya in a social media post. The state witnessed substantial advancement in sanitation, with Water+ certifications increasing from seven in 2023 to 24 in 2025, showing significant improvement in liquid waste and drainage systems. ODF-certified cities increased from 9 to 15, whilst ODF++ certifications experienced a slight reduction from 362 to 339. The Garbage Free City (GFC) classification showed improvement at every level. The number of 7-star rated cities increased from one to three between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, 5-star rated cities grew from one to three. Cities with 3-star ratings increased from 24 to 36, whilst those with minimum 1-star qualification rose from 132 to 161. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo Operational statistics revealed varied results. Door-to-door waste collection decreased from 90.59% in 2023 to 79.7% in 2025, possibly due to altered reporting criteria. However, source segregation increased substantially from 54.1% to 95.4%. Waste processing efficiency also improved significantly, rising from 73.58% to 95.4%. The 2025 statistics indicate enhanced waste management procedures, increased community engagement, and substantial infrastructure development, highlighting continuous improvement in Madhya Pradesh's sanitation standards. The state doubled its presence in elite Green Facility Certification categories, specifically 5-star and 7-star ratings, demonstrating significant improvement. Water+ certifications experienced a threefold increase, indicating enhanced liquid waste and drainage management practices. Source segregation improved dramatically from 54.1% to 95.4%, likely due to effective public campaigns and improved monitoring efforts.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nashik & Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar improve rankings in Swachh survey 2024-25
Nashik/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar/Kolhapur: Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar both improved their positions in the Swachh Survekshan cleanliness rankings. The results were announced by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) during a programme held in Delhi on Thursday. Nashik city achieved the 22nd position in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 for cities with a population exceeding 10 lakh, rising from the 31st position in Swachh Survekshan 2023-24. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar also advanced its national ranking to the 25th place, up from 29 last year. In Maharashtra, Nashik secured the 4th rank in the 10 lakh+ population category, following Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, and Thane. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar attained the 6th spot in the state. Nashik received 10,125 marks out of a total of 12,500 in the Swachh Survekshan category and secured 2,000 marks out of 2,500 in the certification category. "We had set the target of securing the rank in the top 10 clean cities in the category of 10 lakh+ population, but we ranked 22nd, improving from the previous rank of 31st. We will focus on the areas where we could not do well and will make all the efforts to improve the city's ranking during the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26," said Ajit Nikat, director, solid waste department of the Nashik Municipal Corporation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The areas where Nashik did not perform well included remediation dumpsites, where it received zero marks. The city obtained 79% of marks in source segregation of waste and 80% in the cleanliness of public toilets categories. However, Nashik performed well in other categories, receiving 96% of the marks in door-to-door collection of waste and securing 100% in four other categories: cleanliness of residential areas, waste generation versus processing, cleanliness of market areas, and cleanliness of water bodies. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city, deputy municipal commissioner Nandkishore Bhombe, who heads the solid waste management section of the civic body, said, "The remarkable achievement in the Swachh Survekshan is a result of the substantial improvements made in the city's solid waste management and sanitation systems. The success was made possible by the diligent efforts of the civic staff and the active participation of residents. " Officials of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation said the city now processes 450 tonnes of waste daily and introduced an innovative special Textile Recovery Facility as part of its waste management efforts. The city's performance in Swachh Survekshan was evaluated on several key parameters, scoring an aggregate of 9,395 marks. It was validated for 100% door-to-door collection of waste, achieved a 'Water++' rank on ODF status, and received a '1 Star' rating for the Garbage Free City tag. Panhalgad in the Super Swachh League Under the Swachh Bharat Mission , Panhalgad Hill Station Municipal Council achieved notable success in the Super Swachh League category. On Thursday, the city of Panhala was honoured at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi, by the President of India. Urban Development Minister Madhuri Misal, Chief Officer Chetankumar Mali, and Water Supply Engineer Priya Taralekar accepted the award on behalf of the city. Panhala excelled in various parameters, such as being garbage-free and open defecation-free (ODF). Through consistent efforts, the city set a unique benchmark for cleanliness at the national level. "Not only did it maintain high standards of sanitation, but it also became a yardstick for others across the country," said officials.
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Tesco first major supermarket to reveal its full Christmas 2025 food range – including pie inspired by Boxing Day dish
Tesco shoppers have been given a sneak peak of what will land in stores ahead of the big day FESTIVE FOOD Tesco first major supermarket to reveal its full Christmas 2025 food range – including pie inspired by Boxing Day dish Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TESCO has revealed its full Christmas food range and it includes a never-before-seen pie inspired by a classic Boxing Day dish. The UK's biggest supermarket is the first of its rivals to reveal what it will stock in stores for the festive season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Tesco shoppers can get their hands on the Turkey Curry Pie for £4 2 Shoppers can also indulge in their new chocolate tarts Customers will have a whopping 268 new products to get their hands on when the products land in store. That includes a new Tesco Finest Turkey Curry Pie. The easy dish, inspired by a classic Boxing Day leftover meal, will cost £4. The pie is filled with slow cooked turkey and encased in a crispy cumin and turmeric all butter shortcrust pastry. For the main event customers can tuck into a Free Range Easy Carve Turkey with a Pork, Cranberry & Chestnut Stuffing for £44. Customers can also spruce up their side dishes with Maple Bacon & Chestnut Sliced Sprouts for £3. Meanwhile, those with a sweet tooth can indulge in Chocolate and Gingerbread S'mores Tarts. These treats come with a butter pastry tarts, filled with chocolate sauce and sweet gingerbread sponge and topped with a s'mores marshmallow-flavoured buttercream. A four pack will set you back £3.50. The Tesco Finest Alpine-Inspired Grazing Platter is also perfect to have on hand for unexpected guests dropping in. shoppers go wild for Tesco's perfect summer co-ord For £20 shoppers can get their hands on smoked prosciutto, salami milano, salami ungherese, a rich Gruyère and Emmental baking cheese, a crusty baguette with sourdough, and crunchy cornichons. Breige Donaghy, Tesco director of product development and inovation, said: 'Christmas is the ultimate moment of the year for so many of our customers, and at Tesco, we're here to make every bite count. "We know how much our customers cherish the festive season, so we've gone all out, adding a whopping 268 new products to our Christmas range." She added: "From indulgent showstoppers in our Finest collection to clever twists on classic favourites, there's something for every taste and every budget. " Christmas at Tesco The exact date these items are set to land in stores is yet to be confirmed. But in the past festive products have been spotted in stores as early as September. Shoppers who are eager to get planning for the big day should also keep an eye out for Tesco's Christmas Delivery slots. Last year, slots to pre-book your festive food shop opened in November.
Local France
16 hours ago
- Local France
Which French phone operator offers the best mobile coverage?
Although it's gradually getting better, there are still some areas of France where phone reception is patchy, as well as a few zones blanches (dead zones). The Mon Réseau Mobile map, operated by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (Arcep), the administrative authority responsible for regulating electronic and postal communications and press distribution, allows users to compare services in a particular area offered by the four main mobile operators – Bouygues, Free, Orange, and SFR. READ ALSO EXPLAINED: How to get a mobile phone contract in France The service features a choice of coverage information for mobile internet services as well as calls and multimedia messaging services (MMS), as well as information on where mobile phone masts are located and the strength of their signals. Advertisement The map has been available since 2017, but was updated earlier this month to offer additional information on quality of mobile internet coverage in any given address in metropolitan France, or on the main roads networks, for the main operators. READ ALSO What are the best mobile phone contracts for foreigners in France? This map, for example, shows mobile coverage near Stade Gerland, in Lyon. According to the key to the left of the map, Bouygues, Free, and Orange, all offer 'very good' coverage, while SFR's is 'good'. Image: Mon réseau Mobile The service also now allows users to download maps based on their searches; use a satellite background map; and obtain daily updated information on antennas unavailable due to a breakdown or maintenance operation. READ ALSO Roaming: Where can I use my French mobile without landing a huge bill? You can find the map here - to the left of the page is a box to enter an address or the name of a commune or region. You will then get a brief summary of the situation in that area - both for phone coverage and 4G - a map showing where the mobile phone masts are located and an assessment of the service offered by each of the four main operators. There's also the option to search for a train route - so if you are a regular commuter who plans to work on the train you can check the phone connection. The below map shows masts that are temporarily out of service and under repair - useful if service in your area has suddenly got worse. Image: Mon réseau Mobile
