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This project in Bihar promises drinking water at 50 paise a litre

A new project in Bihar Sulabh Jal aims to bring drinking water to millions affected by arsenic poisoning in the state. It will purify lake and pond water at just 50 paise per litre, and will be implemented all over the state in coordination with civic agencies. Jul 15, 2018
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HD Kumaraswamy breaks down, says CM's post is 'a bed of thorns'

Talking at a party function meant to felicitate his role as the chief minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy went on an emotional rhetoric, saying that he would not hesitate to quit if the pressure of the coalition government continues to mount. Jul 15, 2018
Plastic bottle crushers installed at select railway stations

Railways to install plastic bottle crushing machines at 2,000 stations

To combat the rising number of plastic bottles disposed in and around railway stations, the Indian Railways has directed stations to install bottle crushers. Smaller stations will be covered under social responsibility schemes, larger stations to host bidding for selecting the operator. Jul 15, 2018
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