public cleanliness
London Battles £30,000 Paan Spitting Crisis: Brent Council Enforces Zero-Tolerance Policy Against South Asian Habit
Nov 28, 2025 10:07 pm CST
Brent Council in North London is spending over £30,000 annually to clean red paan stains from public spaces. This South Asian habit of chewing and spitting tobacco-based mixtures has become a significant sanitation issue, particularly in Wembley. The council has implemented a zero-tolerance approach with potential £100 fines for offenders as part of their commitment to maintaining clean streets and public spaces.
Patna Metro Stations Defaced with Gutka Stains Days After Inauguration: A Growing Concern for Civic Responsibility
Oct 10, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Just days after Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated Patna's new metro line, video footage has emerged showing stations already defaced by red gutka stains. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with citizens calling for strict penalties against those responsible for vandalizing the newly established public infrastructure. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining cleanliness in public spaces and raises questions about civic responsibility as Bihar develops its urban transportation network.