Wastewater turning into resource: NMCG pitches circular water economy modelSewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply tr...
25 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for COVID-like national spirit to tide over West Asia crisisUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to embrace self-reliance amid West Asian crises. He highlighted the state's sig...
14 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Bihar: Vikramshila bridge in Bhagalpur partially collapses over ganga, no casualties reportedOn Monday, the Vikramshila Setu bridge in Bhagalpur, Bihar faced a significant structural failure, with a section near pillar 133 collapsin...
04 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Kumbh Mela 2027 gets approval for Rs 1,252 crore worth projects from Uttarakhand CM DhamiUttarakhand's Chief Minister has approved over Rs 1,252 crore for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2027. These funds will boost infrastructure, d...
01 May, 2026, 07.30 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
Indian Railways rolls out 18,262 summer special train trips to ease rush, boost connectivityIndian Railways is set to operate 18,262 special train trips during the peak summer travel season to manage the expected surge in passenger...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Rishikesh’s Bajrang Setu glass bridge broken ahead of inauguration; Unidentified person damages panelsRishikesh glass bridge broken: The Bajrang Setu glass bridge in Rishikesh has come into focus ahead of its inauguration after minor damage ...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Watch: Haryana woman fights with Rishikesh police after being stopped from drinking on the banks of the GangaA viral video captures a tourist arguing with locals and police on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh. The confrontation occurred after th...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
SC directs Centre to submit comprehensive report on encroachments along GangaThe Supreme Court has ordered the central government to provide a detailed report on illegal constructions along the Ganga river. The court...
15 Mar, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
National Mission for Clean Ganga gets tax exemption statusThe Finance Ministry has granted income tax exemption to the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), effective from the assessment year 20...
29 Apr, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Ganga Dussehra: When and why it is celebrated, wishes and quotesEvery year, crores of Hindus in India celebrate Ganga Dussehra which is believed to be the day when Goddess Ganga descended from heaven to ...
30 May, 2023, 11.23 AM IST
Bill suggests armed force for protection of Ganga, punitive measures for pollutersThe Bill proposes imprisonment of 2-5 years for offences like commercial fishing and polluting the river.
05 Sep, 2018, 02.35 PM IST
Army of ex-servicemen to protect Ganga, patrol ghatsThe Indian Army is raising a battalion of 532 ex-servicemen named ‘Ganga Task Force’, including nine officers and 29 JCOs
30 Jun, 2018, 10.40 AM IST
Panel studies draft bill on Ganga pollutionStepping up its efforts to finalise details of the proposed law on Ganga, a government’s expert panel on Tuesday deliberated on finer point...
14 Jun, 2017, 06.41 AM IST
Expert panel to assess draft bill on Ganga protection holds maiden meetNational Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) Director General UP Singh chaired the meeting held yesterday, the Union Water Resources Ministry sa...
13 Jun, 2017, 05.23 PM IST
- Give priority to protection of rivers, says Uma Bharti
Rivers are a source of life and their protection should be given top priority, BJP leader Uma Bharti said today.
28 Nov, 2012, 10.57 PM IST
- Saints go on fast for Ganga protection
Hundreds of saints here went on a hunger strike to spread the awareness about conserving the holy river Ganga.
17 Mar, 2009, 07.47 AM IST