Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore in AprilCentral sector infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore each show a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore. As of April, 1,981...
25 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Jal Jeevan: Somanna disputes CM Siddaramaiah’s claims on Centre’s support to KarnatakaA dispute has emerged between Union Minister V Somanna and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission program. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
How Toyota's CSR initiative taught rural Karnataka hygiene habitsToyota Kirloskar Motor's ABCD program transformed rural Indian schools by tackling hygiene beliefs. Children became agents of change, promo...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.61 lakh crore in MarchAs of March 2026, the landscape of central sector infrastructure is marked by significant challenges, with projects exceeding Rs 150 crore ...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Gram panchayats boost own earnings, fund schools, flood control and digital accessIndian villages are achieving financial independence. Gram panchayats are boosting tax collections and using their own funds for schools, f...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Andhra’s new gold mine could change India’s import storyIndia is set to launch its first large-scale private gold mine, the Jonnagiri project in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to boost domestic productio...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India, EU organise unique event on human rights protectionThe side event, which was held at the premises of the EU Delegation, received cross-regional support from the Permanent Missions of Germany...
24 Jun, 2022, 10.16 PM IST
Coronavirus is spreading fast because billions don’t have water to washYears of deferred investments in clean water and sanitation are now putting everyone at risk as the virus spreads through developed and dev...
08 Aug, 2020, 08.19 AM IST
India needs $2.64 tn investment to meet SDGs by 2030: ReportIndia needs a whopping USD 2.64 trillion investment to meet the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs), offering the private sector an i...
21 Jan, 2020, 07.28 PM IST
Social sector for higher spending on health, education, rural IndiaAt a pre-budget consultation with MoS finance Anurag Thakur, representatives stressed on improving efficiency in delivery of health service...
24 Dec, 2019, 09.20 AM IST
'Nal se Jal' plan: Water, sanitation may attract Rs 6.3L cr investment in next 5 yrs, says reportThe investments will be made in the various verticals such as pipes, EPC, water treatment pumps and valves, cement, among others, according...
14 Jul, 2019, 01.57 PM IST
Drinking water standards have improved in India: WWCWorld Water Council (WWC) recently carried out a major survey on water awareness in major parts of the world, including India.
06 May, 2017, 02.09 PM IST
World Bank to provide $500 mn loan for rural water supplyWorld Bank will provide $500 million loan for water supply and sanitation projects in the rural areas of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar ...
07 Jan, 2014, 05.52 PM IST
Badal sends project to Centre for West Bengal fundingParkash Singh Badal has given his nod for sending a proposal worth Rs 2,200 crore to Centre for water supply, sanitation facilities.
01 Jan, 2014, 04.01 PM IST
- Potential economic gains in water industry to rise worldwide as river basins face scarcity: Report
A research report prepared by Frontier Economics states that potential economic gains in water supply and sanitation will rise worldwide.
13 Jun, 2012, 02.50 PM IST
- U N declares Year 2008 for Sanitation to address Global Crisis
Every year inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene contribute to the deaths of 1.5 million children.
24 Dec, 2007, 01.25 PM IST