Man drinking water

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
CM EK Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu opposes repeal of UGC Act

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami has written to the Prime Minister opposing the draft bill on replacing the UGC and AICTE with Higher Education Commission of India. Palaniswami's main issues are related to the financing of universities, which will now be overseen by MHRD. Jul 14, 2018
ARRESTED

Delhi police bust government job scam; 2 held

The police recovered fake letters and stamps of several ministers and other departments. The accused reportedly ran the scam from 2017 and duped people of about seven lakh rupees. Jul 13, 2018
Indian Army

Army to abolish cantonments to save money?

The Indian Army says the proposal will not only save about Rs 470 crore annually but also make military stations more secure, simplify land management and discourage encroachment on defence land. Jul 13, 2018