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100 Years Ago | 27 April 2023

On this day a century ago, these were some of the news items The Statesman readers got to read about India and the world.

Urban sewage blight keeps Ganges dirty

Onsite treatment technologies such as off-grid toilets or decentralised treatment plants are rapidly developing and may help improve river water quality sooner, enabling more and more people to celebrate Kumbh Mela safely.

Your guide to Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019

More than 12 crore pilgrims are expected to visit Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019 officially starting on January 15; elaborate arrangements are in place for the mega event; here are dates, events and everything else you need to know about the mega religious and spiritual celebration