Ministry Warns Industries Over River Pollution

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has expressed serious concern over industries operating in the Sirsiya River corridor discharging wastewater directly into the river against standards, causing pollution.

Issuing a statement, the ministry stated that it has issued such a warning due to complaints and grievances received through various channels regarding the discharge of untreated wastewater into rivers and streams from industries in that area, and also reported in the media.