Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami GangeJharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from ...
19 May, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
From 10 to 3: Raghav Chadha leads AAP MPs to BJP, leaving Arvind Kejriwal with three loyalists; who are they?Seven out of ten Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raghav Chadha led this significant shift, redu...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
11,000 litres of milk dumped into Narmada; netizens furiousA viral video shows nearly 11,000 litres of milk being poured into the Narmada river, sparking outrage. Critics condemn the act as harmful ...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi visits Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to meet Sonia Gandhi; cancels Kerala visitRahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, did not visit Kerala for his scheduled visit ahead of the polls. Virtually addressing a...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
No dearth of funds for 'Clean Ganga' mission: Nitin GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari today said the central government is giving priority to making river Ganga pollution free and there is no dear...
30 Nov, 2015, 02.59 PM IST
Ganga pollution: NGT convenes meeting of stakeholdersIt will be possible for the Tribunal to direct the shutting down of all the polluting industries as all of them are seriously polluting ind...
15 Apr, 2015, 11.08 PM IST
Germany commits 3 million Euro for Ganga cleaningGermany will provide 3 million Euro to support India's ongoing Ganga rejuvenation plan and explore various options to develop the country's...
28 Jan, 2015, 08.33 PM IST
Clean Ganga becomes mantra of water resources ministry in 2014Meanwhile, the government suffered a jolt when the SC pulled it up over unchecked pollution and sought a road map for making Ganga pollutio...
26 Dec, 2014, 10.39 AM IST
Polluting industries along Ganga will be monitored 24x7: Prakash JavadekarBoth the environment and the water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation ministries have decided to work in close tandem for ...
21 Aug, 2014, 08.38 PM IST
- People turn out in large numbers to run for Ganga
People enthusiastically participated in the 'Run for Ganga' programme organised on Sunday to create awareness on the need of a pollution fr...
20 Jan, 2014, 04.15 AM IST
Environment ministry told to probe pollution in GangaThe Union environment ministry has been asked by the PMO to probe the reasons behind increasing pollution in river Ganga, taking note of a ...
11 Jan, 2014, 01.52 PM IST
- Many reasons for Ganga's plight: Experts
The pollution of Ganga is a complex issue that needs a multi-pronged approach to address.
05 Dec, 2013, 04.53 AM IST
- Environmental scientist seeks PM's attention to Ganga
The increasing pollution level in Ganga particularly in Varanasi compelled noted environmental scientist of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ...
23 Nov, 2013, 03.37 PM IST
- Sufficient waterflow can help solve Ganga's pollution woes
The Ganga, declared National River in 2009, is still battling with pollution and people's apathy.The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) admits t...
26 Oct, 2013, 02.19 AM IST
- Comply with polythene ban order: HC
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the state government to comply with the ban as ordered by the court earlier in r...
15 Dec, 2012, 04.15 AM IST