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
Lack of NMCG funds no justification for Sai river pollution, says NGTThe NGT asked the Member Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to explain why action be not taken for the board's failure in pro...
10 Jun, 2021, 07.45 PM IST
Centre asks states to check future incidences of people dumping bodies in Ganga, its tributariesMishra said dumping of bodies/partially dumped bodies/decomposed corpse not only causes pollution in the river, but is also unhygienic and ...
11 May, 2021, 10.57 PM IST
Ganga to be safe for bathing in 97 towns in 2 years: Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, NMCG ChiefThe assessment from the country’s Ganga mission comes at a time when the Centre is looking to bring in a new Ganga-centric law with stiff p...
07 Sep, 2020, 06.45 AM IST
Namami Gange Project opens up new opportunity for this smallcap; stock up 8%The company would be responsible for the sewerage infrastructure in Patna.
02 Jan, 2020, 04.00 PM IST
WABAG secures largest ever Clean Ganga order from Bihar government"This project comprises of a Design, Build and Operate (‘DBO’) scope worth Rs 940 crore and hybrid annuity scope worth around Rs 247 crore,...
23 Jul, 2019, 11.59 AM IST
NGT raps Bihar, Jharkhand, WB govts for inaction on Ganga, slaps Rs 25 lakh fineIt noted that in Bihar there is practically no progress as not a single sewage infrastructure project has been completed.
31 May, 2019, 05.00 PM IST
Even a drop of pollution in Ganga is matter of concern: NGTThe tribunal also asked the concerned states to take the matter seriously and assist the bench with precise information either through seni...
20 May, 2019, 04.46 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari hopeful of lot of change in Ganga waters by March 2019He said the association has responded positively to the proposal, which will be discussed with the Uttar Pradesh government too before a te...
11 Oct, 2017, 06.34 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar may become the new face of National Mission for Clean GangaThis comes amid criticism over the ineffectiveness of the mission, as the pollution levels in the Ganga have scarcely improved according to...
20 Apr, 2017, 06.15 AM IST
- Clean Ganga programme not flowing smoothly
The programme lost momentum in July last year when various entry-level projects under it were launched, after changes involving the NGRBA, ...
07 Apr, 2017, 08.28 PM IST
NGT seeks UP government's figure of industries on Ganga banksA bench headed by Swatanter Kumar asked the advocate general of UP to apprise it of the exact figure of industries as different govt agenci...
08 Feb, 2017, 07.06 PM IST
NGT asks NMCG to give detail of industrial clusters near GangaOn October 19, the NGT had constituted a joint inspection team to collect information on the quantum and quality of waste being released in...
13 Jan, 2017, 05.50 PM IST
Clean Ganga: Talks to be held to craft long-term policyChief Ministers of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand will also take part in the consultations themed 'Swachh Ganga - Gramin Sahbhagita'.
27 Jan, 2016, 07.27 PM IST
UP government, WWF-India launch River Dolphin census in GangaUP and WWF-India today launched a census in 3,350 km stretch of Ganga and its tributaries to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the decla...
05 Oct, 2015, 06.49 PM IST
PM Modi's 'Namami Gange Programme': Cabinet approves a massive Rs 20,000-crore budgetThe Centre has incurred an overall expenditure of approximately Rs 4,000 crore vis-a-vis Ganga rejuvenation since 1985, a govt statement sa...
13 May, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
500 metres along Ganga to be litter-free"Ganga has a unique character. It is not like any other river...People take a dip in Ganga for its cultural and religious significance.
19 Apr, 2015, 10.20 AM IST