News for 'public toilet'

Delhi Road Rage: Man Dies After Stabbing in Public Toilet

Delhi Road Rage: Man Dies After Stabbing in Public Toilet

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old factory worker was fatally stabbed in a public toilet in Delhi following a road rage incident. Police have arrested one suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the crime.

Sulabh founder, pioneer in building public toilets, dies

Sulabh founder, pioneer in building public toilets, dies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The cause of the death was cardiac arrest, t aide said

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.

Delhi Government Focuses On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools

Delhi Government Focuses On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed government school principals to ensure clean toilets, functional medical rooms, and proper maintenance of sanitary pad vending machines in schools, emphasising the importance of menstrual hygiene and awareness.

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A dispute over toilet keys escalated into a physical altercation between two groups of women near Badlapur railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident after a video went viral.

7 Countries Facing A Toilet Shortage

7 Countries Facing A Toilet Shortage

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

In several parts of the world, access to proper sanitation remains a serious challenge. Many communities still lack household toilets or safe waste disposal systems, often due to water shortages, economic hardship or limited infrastructure.

Use a public toilet and get paid Re 1 in Ahmedabad!

Use a public toilet and get paid Re 1 in Ahmedabad!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The novel approach was cleared by Standing Committee of the AMC recently.

Government Employee in Madhya Pradesh Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in School Toilet Repair Funds Case

Government Employee in Madhya Pradesh Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in School Toilet Repair Funds Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A government employee in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to release funds for the repair of a girls' toilet at a school.

Sanjay Raut acquitted in defamation case

Sanjay Raut acquitted in defamation case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A sessions court in Mumbai acquitted Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife, Medha Somaiya, who alleged Raut made defamatory allegations against her and her husband regarding a Rs 100 crore scam.

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Members of Ireland's women's soccer team threatened on Tuesday to boycott their next international match unless the country's football association tackles what they described as "humiliating" working conditions.

Delhi Man Arrested For Cousin's Murder Revenge

Delhi Man Arrested For Cousin's Murder Revenge

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Himachal Pradesh for allegedly shooting dead a person involved in his cousin's murder. The accused, Abhishek, had been on the run for nearly two months.

Burglary At Ex-Union Minister's House Raises Security Concerns

Burglary At Ex-Union Minister's House Raises Security Concerns

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The house of former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Santosh Chowdhary in Hoshiarpur was allegedly broken into by unidentified persons who vandalised property and committed theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Rediff.com16 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the people of Diamond Harbour have been unable to exercise their voting rights for a decade. He assured people that the scenario has now changed, and the May 21 repolling in the Falta Assembly seat will re-establish voter rights.

Will you eat at a restaurant with a public toilet?

Will you eat at a restaurant with a public toilet?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation's decision to make washrooms in hotels and eateries open to the public for a fee highlights India's failure to expand access to toilet facilities.

Kerala's Menstrual Leave Policy Faces Criticism

Kerala's Menstrual Leave Policy Faces Criticism

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Former DGP R Sreelekha has questioned the Kerala government's proposal to grant menstrual leave for schoolgirls, raising concerns about privacy and whether it empowers or weakens girls.

Six-year-old girl raped in public toilet in Delhi

Six-year-old girl raped in public toilet in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

A six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a public toilet in Badarpur in Delhi on Saturday. "When the girl was brought to the hospital, we noticed that there were marks on her neck. It appears that someone tried to slash her throat with a blade. There were injuries on her private parts too," said a doctor.

Uttarakhand Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting Operation

Uttarakhand Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

An accountant in Uttarakhand's Almora district was arrested by the Vigilance Department for accepting a bribe to release funds for a toilet construction project.

Explosives found at Bengaluru bus stand toilet; probe launched

Explosives found at Bengaluru bus stand toilet; probe launched

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Gelatin sticks and detonators were discovered at a bus stand in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and raising security concerns.

Live Bullets Discovered At Kerala Railway Hospital

Live Bullets Discovered At Kerala Railway Hospital

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Seven live bullets were recovered from a bathroom of a railway hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Police have taken the bullets into custody and launched an investigation to determine their origin, with preliminary assessments suggesting they may have been used by the Railway Protection Force.

Maha civic polls: Jan 15 declared as public holiday

Maha civic polls: Jan 15 declared as public holiday

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday announced that Thursday, January 15, will be a public holiday in areas falling under the 29 municipal corporations where polling for civic elections will be held, an official said.

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts, state governments, and union territories to ensure the availability of separate toilet facilities for men, women, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country. The court stressed the importance of public health and the right to privacy, stating that adequate public toilets protect women and transgender persons. The court also expressed concern about the condition of public toilets near toll plazas on national highways and emphasized the need for proper sanitation facilities in court premises for judges, advocates, litigants, and staff members. This decision highlights the importance of access to basic amenities in ensuring a fair and dignified justice system.

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

Temple linked to godman Kharat got Rs 1 cr from Maha govt

Temple linked to godman Kharat got Rs 1 cr from Maha govt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government sanctioned over Rs 1 crore for development works at a temple linked to Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of rape, in 2018. The funds were approved under the regional tourism development scheme. Kharat was arrested on March 18 after being accused of repeated rape.

Mumbaikars will be forced to ride horses in future: HC

Mumbaikars will be forced to ride horses in future: HC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court has voiced strong concerns over the increasing encroachments on public roads in Mumbai, criticizing the BMC for its apparent inaction and warning of future transportation challenges.

Delhi Police Net Hundreds in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

Delhi Police Net Hundreds in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.

CAG Report Exposes Overcrowding and Poor Facilities in Punjab Prisons

CAG Report Exposes Overcrowding and Poor Facilities in Punjab Prisons

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed significant issues within Punjab's jail system, including overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical facilities.

4-year-old boy's body found in train toilet bin in Mumbai

4-year-old boy's body found in train toilet bin in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The body of a four-year-old boy was discovered in a garbage bin inside a train toilet at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai. An investigation is underway.

Mumbai to get world-standard exotic birds park in eastern suburbs

Mumbai to get world-standard exotic birds park in eastern suburbs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will develop an international-standard exotic birds park at Nahur to create a new tourism attraction. The park will feature 24 independent habitats designed to replicate the birds' natural environments and will house rare and colourful species from Australia, Africa and America.

SC declares menstrual health as fundamental right

SC declares menstrual health as fundamental right

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Private schools failing to provide these facilities risk de-recognition

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have advised motorists to avoid the Mumbai-Pune Expressway until regular traffic movement is restored.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

Delhi: 'Psycho killer' rapes woman, slashes face

Delhi: 'Psycho killer' rapes woman, slashes face

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old man allegedly raped a mentally challenged woman, slashed her face and head with a sharp object before bludgeoning her to death using a stone here, the Delhi Police said on Friday as they called the accused a 'psycho killer'.

Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister announces a ban on social media for children under 16 and increased measures to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities, alongside investments in education infrastructure and mental health support.

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Union Cabinet, meeting at the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', resolved to prioritize citizen empowerment and service in all its decisions, guided by the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.

'AI-Assisted Surgery Will Be Reality Soon'

'AI-Assisted Surgery Will Be Reality Soon'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'Artificial Intelligence-assisted surgery is expected to shape the future of operating theatres in India.'

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government announces plans to introduce nine new tourist destinations and reopen sites closed after the Pahalgam terror attack, aiming to revive and expand the region's tourism sector.

Indore deaths possibly linked to water contamination, MP govt tells HC

Indore deaths possibly linked to water contamination, MP govt tells HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government informed the High Court that deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura area may be linked to contaminated drinking water, prompting concerns and legal action.

Transgender social worker Priti Kinnar to take on Bihar minister in Bhorey

Transgender social worker Priti Kinnar to take on Bihar minister in Bhorey

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Priti Kinnar, a transgender social worker, is set to contest the Bihar assembly elections from Bhorey seat on a Jan Suraaj ticket, challenging the incumbent Education Minister. Her entry into politics has sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a potential boost for the transgender community and others questioning its impact on the election outcome.

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Kerala shocker: Police tell Dalit woman to drink water from toilet

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Her claims of being detained overnight at the police station without food or sleep and being asked to drink toilet water by police personnel have sparked widespread outrage.