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
Citizens drink Ganga water out of reverence without knowing harmful contents, says NGTThe panel stressed on notifying the extent of harmful contents at appropriate locations including at Ganga Sagar in West Bengal. It said st...
10 Feb, 2021, 07.38 PM IST
Innocent citizens drink Ganga water out of reverence without knowing harmful contents: NGTThe panel stressed on notifying the extent of harmful contents at appropriate locations including at Ganga Sagar in West Bengal. It said st...
10 Feb, 2021, 07.32 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
PM Narendra Modi for action against industrial units polluting GangaModi said legal action should be taken against polluting industrial units and suggested setting up of environment- friendly crematoria alon...
06 Jan, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
- SC asks National Green Tribunal to shut down industries polluting Ganga
The SC on Wednesday entrusted the NGT with the task of closing down industries polluting the Ganga which fail to install adequate anti-poll...
30 Oct, 2014, 04.51 AM IST
- Pollution in Ganga touches alarming level
The level of pollution in Ganga has reached an alarming level. The latest data of UP Pollution Control Board indicate that the water is not...
27 Oct, 2014, 11.01 AM IST
- Stop polluting Ganga or shut shop: Uma Bharti
All polluting industries along the river Ganga will have to set up sensor-based real-time online effluent monitoring system by March 31 nex...
09 Oct, 2014, 07.23 AM 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
- Concern in RS over pollution in Ganga, Yamuna
Concerned over pollution in Ganga and Yamuna, members of RS unanimously urged the Government to reduce pollution in Indian rivers.
11 Mar, 2013, 05.12 PM IST
- Pollution in Ganga claims more lives than bomb blasts: L K Advani
Advani expressed concerns over the increasing level of pollution in the Ganga, saying it was claiming more lives than those caused by blast...
14 Aug, 2011, 12.33 PM IST