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
Do not allow outside interference in factory operations: UP CM Adityanath at Tata eventUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the need to prevent external interference in factory operations. His remarks followed...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Took a holy dip at Sangam during Kumbh Mela? India pollution authorities have news for youThe CPCB report presented to the NGT confirmed that the Ganga's water quality during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was suitable for bathing d...
09 Mar, 2025, 05.09 PM IST
Kumbh 2025: CPCB report finds Ganga, Yamuna water fit for bathing despite variabilityThe CPCB report submitted to the NGT confirms that water quality in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh was fit for bathing, based on statistic...
09 Mar, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Water of Ganga river unfit for bathing at several places in Bihar: Economic SurveyThe water quality of the Ganga river in Bihar is unfit for bathing due to high bacteriological contamination from untreated sewage. The Bih...
02 Mar, 2025, 04.11 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
Water quality of two Ganga stretches passing via Bihar, Uttarakhand improved, of bathing standard now: OfficialThe water quality of the Ganga is assessed in accordance with the primary water quality standard for outdoor bathing, which is when the BOD...
12 Mar, 2022, 12.56 PM IST
Ganga's quality improved since 2014, 68 of 97 locations compliant with bathing standards: NMCG DGNoting that the cleaning of river Ganga is a continuous process, a senior official said many initiatives have started yielding results and ...
24 Oct, 2021, 01.35 PM IST
Lockdown: Health of river Ganga improvesThe health of Ganga River has seen significant improvement since enforcement of the nationwide lockdown that has led to reduction in dumpin...
02 Apr, 2020, 02.40 PM IST
Water quality of Ganga has worsened in 3 years, says studyPrime Minister Narendra Modi had set an ambitious 2019 deadline to achieve results on nirmalta (cleanliness) of Ganga when he launched the ...
15 Mar, 2019, 02.26 PM IST
Ganga clean at just one out of 39 locations: CPCBAccording to the report, 34 areas showed moderate pollution in the river while three areas recorded severe pollution in the pre-monsoon per...
22 Dec, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
Water quality at Sangam gets affected during Kumbh: GovernmentWater quality of Ganga and Yamuna rivers gets affected at Sangam in Allahabad due to mass bathing during Kumbh and other religious activiti...
06 Aug, 2015, 04.03 PM IST
Uma Bharti discusses Ganga rejuvenation plan with National Environmental Engineering Research InstituteThe minister interacted with the institute's scientists on selection of various locations considering the most polluted stretches of Ganga.
27 Oct, 2014, 01.40 PM IST
Ganga water quality has improved: StudyThe chloride level too decreased significantly from 26 to 16 mg/l and the TDS (total dissolved solids) came down to 102 from as high as 210...
20 Oct, 2014, 04.43 PM IST
- Water quality in Ganga at Haridwar poor: NGO
Water quality of the river Ganga in Haridwar is below the standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board for bathing, a recent study ...
18 Jan, 2010, 05.07 PM IST
- No evidence of Ganga water getting poisonous due to pollution
There is no evidence of Ganga water getting poisonous due to pollution, environment minister Namo Narain Meena told the Rajya Sabha.
27 Feb, 2009, 09.32 AM IST