UP govt claims purity of river Ganga's water unaffected despite holy dip by over 57 cr devoteesThe UP government claimed that despite over 57 crore devotees bathing in the Ganga, the river remains pure. Padma Shri scientist Dr. Ajay K...
21 Feb, 2025, 01.14 PM IST
Ganga water in Haridwar is 'B' class, unsafe for drinking: Pollution BoardThe Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board found the Ganga river water in Haridwar to be in the 'B' category, which means it is unsuitable for...
04 Dec, 2024, 06.19 PM IST
Viral Video: Unbelievable! Here’s what came to light when Ganga Jal was placed under a microscopeThe Ganga River, revered by Hindus, faces pollution concerns despite beliefs about its self-purifying properties. A recent IIT-Kanpur study...
27 Nov, 2024, 06.21 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Ahmedabad after mother Heeraben's demise, may join pre-planned events virtuallyThe Prime Minister informed the nation about her demise on early Friday morning.According to sources, PM Modi has left for Ahmedabad.
30 Dec, 2022, 06.51 AM IST
Once struggling for potable water, Shahjahanpur now tops country in tap connections under Jal Jeevan MissionMoreover, about 150 people were dependent on a single pump. Despite being surrounded by five rivers -- Ganga, Ram Ganga, Bahubal, Khannaut ...
27 Nov, 2022, 11.36 AM IST
Rejuvenating Ganga can help fight climate change, keep Sundarbans alive: NMCG chiefAccording to NMCG Director General Mishra, it is crucial to have a minimum environmental flow in the river at all times to prevent the sea ...
31 Dec, 2021, 02.12 PM IST
71 bodies fished out from the Ganges in Bihar so far, all floated downstream from UP: Minister"The Bihar government is seized of the matter of unfortunate case of floating mortal remains in river Ganga... The bodies have floated into...
11 May, 2021, 07.05 PM IST
Sewage treatment solutions provider Ion Exchange bets big on Namami GangeThe company plans to invest Rs 40-50 crore in expanding its resin production capacity, an insoluble substance used in water purification, i...
15 Dec, 2017, 06.18 PM IST
This NGT order changes everything about cleaning river GangaIn a significant order seeking a fundamental change in strategy in cleaning the river Ganga, the National Green Tribunal on Thursday direct...
13 Jul, 2017, 08.41 PM IST
Parliament panel recommends PM-headed authority on GangaCommittee Chairman and BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi said it would be preferred that the recommended body is created by a statute and it ...
11 May, 2016, 06.37 PM IST
Cleaning river Ganga is not about ridding it of pollutants, it needs strong restoration driveWithin its first 100 days in office, the government has made a start in this direction. It has formed a new ministry of river development a...
28 Aug, 2014, 05.01 AM IST
Expertise from IITs to be utilised for cleaning Ganga: Uma BharatiReplying to a query on the inter-linking of rivers, which was the vision of Vajpayee, she said that there was no progress in the last 10 ye...
07 Jul, 2014, 11.06 PM IST
- A dip in Ganga may cause cancer
A dip in river Ganga can possibly cause cancer.Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared that cleaning Ganga was his top priority bu...
25 Jun, 2014, 05.34 AM IST
Transport, tourism hubs along Ganga on agenda: Nitin GadkariBJP's poll manifesto promises to ensure "cleanliness, purity and uninterrupted flow of Ganga on priority".
30 May, 2014, 12.30 PM IST
Narendra Modi plans to nurture Ganga as 'national project': Amit ShahUnder a Modi government, development of the heritage city and the river would become a national project and hence not remain only within th...
14 May, 2014, 11.40 AM IST
- Ganga green Valentine for saviours
It was a different kind of Valentine's Day celebrations at the Arail ghat on Thursday. It was about love but the expression of love was for...
15 Feb, 2013, 01.01 AM IST
- Government sets up panel to review power projects on Ganga
The PMO has constituted an inter-ministerial committee headed by Planning Commission member BK Chaturvedi to review existing and ongoing hy...
26 Jun, 2012, 05.36 AM IST