Morning Filter: Centre to launch cleanliness campaign in government offices today

1. Centre to launch special campaign focussing on cleanliness in government offices today Union Minister Jitendra Singh will launch a special campaign in New Delhi today focussing on cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, according to an official statement. Until now, more than 67,000 sites have been identified by ministries/departments of the Government of India for conducting the cleanliness campaigns, the statement issued on Saturday said. 2. LS Secretariat to organise a special programme for students on the occasion of 153rd Gandhi Jayanti About 100 students from across the country will participate in an event in the Central Hall of Parliament to mark the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi today, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have selected 99 students from several schools and colleges for the event. 3. President Murmu to present 6 cleanliness awards today President Droupadi Murmu will confer six awards as part of Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi today. The awards are - Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2022, Swachhta Hi Sewa 2022, Sujlam 1.0 & 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Functionality Assessment, Har Ghar Jal certification and Start-up Grand Challenge, according to an official statement. 4. Prashant Kishor to embark on 3,500-km ‘padyatra’ in Bihar from today Political strategist Prashant Kishor will embark on a 3,500 km ‘padyatra’ in Bihar from West Champaran district on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary as part of his ‘Jan Suraj’ campaign. The yatra is likely to take anywhere between 12-18 months and it is being widely seen to be a likely precursor to his entry into politics even though he has often stressed that any such decision can only be taken by people who associate themselves with his campaign. 5. Conservatives begin annual party conference on Oct 2 with UK PM Truss under pressure Britain’s governing Conservatives will begin its annual party conference today with new Prime Minister Liz Truss under pressure after days of chaos in financial markets triggered by the government’s planned tax cuts. 6. Team India grapple with Bumrah riddle as it chases rare series win vs SA It may be unsettling after an unexpected injury to Jasprit Bumrah but the Indian team would aim to continue its winning run and complete a rare home-series win against South Africa when the two sides clash in the second T20 International, in Guwahati today. 7. Advani in knockout stage of World Men 6-Red Snooker Championship India’s leading cueist Pankaj Advani qualified for the knockout stage of the World 6-Red Snooker Championship after registering wins in all group matches in Kuala Lumpur. He will face Lim Kok Leong in the last 32 stage today. [logo] The Morning Filter 02 OCTOBER 2022 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [[Arrow]Open in browser]( [[Mail icon]More newsletters]( Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. Centre to launch special campaign focussing on cleanliness in government offices today [Photo used for representational purpose only.] Union Minister Jitendra Singh will launch a special campaign in New Delhi today focussing on cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, according to an official statement. Until now, more than 67,000 sites have been identified by ministries/departments of the Government of India for conducting the cleanliness campaigns, the statement issued on Saturday said. 2. LS Secretariat to organise a special programme for students on the occasion of 153rd Gandhi Jayanti About 100 students from across the country will participate in an event in the Central Hall of Parliament to mark the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi today, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have selected 99 students from several schools and colleges for the event. 3. President Murmu to present 6 cleanliness awards today [President of India Droupadi Murmu. File.] President Droupadi Murmu will confer six awards as part of Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi today. The awards are - Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2022, Swachhta Hi Sewa 2022, Sujlam 1.0 & 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Functionality Assessment, Har Ghar Jal certification and Start-up Grand Challenge, according to an official statement. 4. Prashant Kishor to embark on 3,500-km ‘padyatra’ in Bihar from today Political strategist Prashant Kishor will embark on a 3,500 km ‘padyatra’ in Bihar from West Champaran district on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary as part of his ‘Jan Suraj’ campaign. The yatra is likely to take anywhere between 12-18 months and it is being widely seen to be a likely precursor to his entry into politics even though he has often stressed that any such decision can only be taken by people who associate themselves with his campaign. 5. Conservatives begin annual party conference on Oct 2 with UK PM Truss under pressure [Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain.] Britain’s governing Conservatives will begin its annual party conference today with new Prime Minister Liz Truss under pressure after days of chaos in financial markets triggered by the government’s planned tax cuts. 6. Team India grapple with Bumrah riddle as it chases rare series win vs SA It may be unsettling after an unexpected injury to Jasprit Bumrah but the Indian team would aim to continue its winning run and complete a rare home-series win against South Africa when the two sides clash in the second T20 International, in Guwahati today. 7. Advani in knockout stage of World Men 6-Red Snooker Championship [India’s Pankaj Advani, winner of the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2016 (Points Up Format), plays a shot during the final against Peter Gilchrist of Singapore, at the Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA) in Bengaluru on December 12, 2016. ] India’s leading cueist Pankaj Advani qualified for the knockout stage of the World 6-Red Snooker Championship after registering wins in all group matches in Kuala Lumpur. He will face Lim Kok Leong in the last 32 stage today. 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