Sirsiya River clean-up drive intensified ahead of Chhath, action tightened against polluting industries

Birgunj, November 3 Efforts to clean the Sirsiya River and control industrial pollution in Birgunj have been intensified ahead of the Chhath festival. The government has tightened monitoring of industries to prevent the discharge of untreated wastewater and chemical waste into the river. Government agencies and local authorities have stepped up cleaning and monitoring efforts