Toilets

Futuristic urinals in China offer automated urine analysis for health monitoring, accessible in public restrooms for a nominal fee.

Bathroom fittings valued at Rs 1.2 lakhs were reported stolen from toilets and bathrooms from running rooms and public toilet, including the recently opened AC toilet at CSMT station.

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), a collaboration between the Adani Group and the Maharashtra Government, has announced a transformative initiative to provide eligible residents of Dharavi with spacious flats featuring independent kitchens and toilets.

The Karnataka State Legal Service Authority (KSLSA) highlighted the poor condition of 196 public toilets managed by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Bangalore in its recent report submitted to the Karnataka High Court. BBMP plans to address the issue by constructing 800 new public toilets, with 600 in collaboration with KSLSA. The court raised concerns about transparency in the tender process and adjourned the hearing to January 24 for further clarification.

A government Kannada school in Kangrali Khurd faces a dire lack of basic facilities, notably toilets, affecting 354 students. With just one toilet for both genders, students endure discomfort and bullying, impacting attendance. This issue reflects the wider problem of neglected infrastructure in Kannada schools, impeding students' education. Urgent action is needed to provide essential amenities for a conducive learning environment.

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran triggered a row after he said Hindi speakers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who come to Tamil Nadu end up doing construction work or cleaning roads and toilets.

The consecration ceremony will feature rituals starting from January 16, with Mandal Puja conducted for 48 days. Mobile tower installations, parking facilities, and active participation of saints and workers are part of the meticulous planning

In a proactive move, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is considering the independent construction of 100 specialized "She Toilets" for women in the city, with each facility estimated to cost between ₹15 lakh and ₹20 lakh. Despite the BBMP's two attempts to solicit tenders for the construction, private organizations have been reluctant to participate in the initiative. 

The Karnataka High Court reprimands the government for the absence of toilets and drinking water in state schools, impacting students' education. The government has eight weeks to address the issue, including a survey and BBMP's report on schools under its jurisdiction.

The Karnataka High Court fines the state government 5 lakhs for neglecting to report on the upkeep of public toilets in Bengaluru, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The court stresses the importance of addressing the issue promptly and has summoned the Secretary of the Urban Development Department for the next hearing.
 

This achievement goes beyond constructing toilets and focuses on comprehensive cleanliness management, including greywater and solid waste. The success is attributed to meticulous planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovative initiatives

Sulabh International founder and social activist Bindeshwar Pathak, a pioneer in building public toilets, died on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi due to a cardiac arrest. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak was born in a Brahmin family Rampur Baghel village of district Vaishali, Bihar. 

Melissa Sloan, a 46-year-old woman from Wales, United Kingdom, has faced challenges in finding employment similar to her previous job as a toilet cleaner. The main hurdle she encounters is the artwork that covers her face and body, which has hindered her prospects in the job market.

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The video, shared by Vaishnaw, on his Twitter account showed the minister enquiring with the passengers about whether the toilets and the coaches are clean.