States, UTs Advised to Begin Geo-Tagging of Rural Water Sources, Post-Monsoon Testing from October 2

September 16, 2026 9:59 AM

States, UTs Advised to Begin Geo-Tagging of Rural Water Sources, Post-Monsoon Testing from October 2

States and Union Territories have been advised to commence geo-tagging of rural water supply sources and post-monsoon testing of water supply sources from October 2, while also organising ‘Jal Arpan’ activities across the maximum possible number of Gram Panchayats on the same day. The directions were issued at the 12th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday through video conferencing to rev...

E-commerce leads refund grievances with 3,594 cases and Rs 1.34 crore refunds, says NCH

August 22, 2025 3:26 PM

E-commerce leads refund grievances with 3,594 cases and Rs 1.34 crore refunds, says NCH

The e-commerce sector recorded the highest number of refund-related grievances, with 3,594 cases in July 2025, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday. Overall, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds totaling Rs 2.72 crore last month, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors. The Travel & Tourism sector followed, accounting for refunds of Rs 31 lakh. The helpline...