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Over a million migrants return to Bihar for Chhath

Over a million migrants return to Bihar for Chhath

Over a million migrants return to Bihar for Chhath: Bihar is witnessing the return of its natives in droves. A million migrants are back at their villages and towns over the past week or so to celebrate Chhath festival, the biggest community celebration, along with their families and relatives. According to a conservative estimate, over one million Bihar migrants working …

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Yamuna may be less polluted this Durga Puja

Yamuna may be less polluted this Durga Puja

If all goes well, the Yamuna river may be less polluted this Durga Puja. Puja committees across Delhi seem to have gone all out to ensure that the idols of goddess Durga are made using eco-friendly materials. This follows a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that prohibits immersion of the idols made using non-biodegradable materials – because they further pollute …

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