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Indian Railways installed 2,00,000 Bio-toilets in 60,906 train coaches

Indian Railways installed 2,00,000 Bio-toilets in 60,906 train coaches

  • As per the report of Railway Ministry, Indian Railways has installed around 2,18,515 bio-toilets in 60,906 train coaches under the Bio-Toilet Project.
  • The 'Bio-Toilet Project' of Indian Railways is an innovative and indigenous development of technology. The project is aligned with Swachh Bharat Mission, launched by PM Modi.
  • The technology for Bio-toilets have been innovated, designed and is 'Made in India'.
  • It has been developed jointly by Indian Railways' Engineers & DRDO's scientists.
    source - newsonair
India & Nepal jointly launched Kathmandu-Siliguri Bus Service

India & Nepal jointly launched Kathmandu-Siliguri Bus Service

A new bus service between India and Nepal launched. The bus will run between Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal), and Siliguri in West Ben....
Indian Institute of Petroleum Set-up a Plant to turn Plastic Waste into Diesel in Dehradun

Indian Institute of Petroleum Set-up a Plant to turn Plastic Waste into Diesel in Dehradun

Union Minister for Science and Technology in the BJP-led NDA government- Dr. Harsh Vardhan (age 64 years) and ....
Shagun- School Education portal launch by HRD Minister

Shagun- School Education portal launch by HRD Minister

Union Cabinet Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (age 60 years) has launched 'Shagun' school education portal in New Delhi. ....
Shaliza Dhami becomes first female Flight Commander

Shaliza Dhami becomes first female Flight Commander

Shaliza Dhami- The Wing Commander of Indian Air Force becomes the first female officer in the country to become Flight Commander of a flyin....
Elavenil Valarivan won a Gold at ISSF World Cup 2019

Elavenil Valarivan won a Gold at ISSF World Cup 2019

Indian female shooter from Cuddalore, Tamilnadu- Elavenil Valarivan has won a Gold medal at the ISSF World Cup 2019 held in Rio de Janeiro.....
Kirti Chakra awardee Noel Kelman dies at 92

Kirti Chakra awardee Noel Kelman dies at 92

Naval War hero Commander Noel Kelman died in Porvorim, Goa. He was 92-years. In 1961, he had received the Kirti Chakra award for valour during the....
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