Harsh Goenka is impressed by young boy’s speed, precision and timing in catching a floating coconut. Billionaire calls him a ‘mathematical genius’.Industrialist Harsh Goenka lauded a young boy as a 'mathematical genius' for his exceptional skill in calculating a floating coconut's traj...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 1982 Ganga, Teesta water-sharing MoU with Bangladesh, says 'Bangladesh Zindabad' is its guiding principle"On this very day, May 30, 1982, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had given renewed consent for the sharing of the Ganga River with a Bang...
30 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
How this 120+ year-old yogi & Padma awardee stayed so fit with a simple lifestyle continues to inspire generationsSwami Sivananda, the Padma Shri awardee and renowned yoga guru, continues to inspire millions even after his death in 2025. Known for his d...
30 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Known for their jaw-dropping manoeuvres in skies, IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team turns 30From its debut in 1996, it has been part of over 800 breathtaking displays across India and abroad, including marquee events in the country...
26 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
"BJP is 'Ma Ganga'...": Samik Bhattacharya on 'washing machine' label, claims TMC leaders lining up to joinWest Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya addressed accusations of his party being a 'washing machine' for defectors. He compared the BJ...
10 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
TMC calls PM Modi a “political tourist”The Trinamool Congress has labelled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Kolkata as 'political tourism'. The party alleged his ri...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
PM Modi takes boat ride on Hooghly river in Kolkata, says committed to prosperity of BengalisDuring his visit to Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a scenic boat ride along the Hooghly river. He engaged warmly with local boa...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM 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
Government to float tenders for sewerage infrastructure along River GangaCentre will soon float tenders for setting up sewerage infrastructure for 68 urban local bodies situated along the banks of River Ganga.
18 May, 2015, 10.04 PM IST
Government to set 'Ganga Guard Corps' to keep Ganga clean"Ganga Guard Corps, which would have people from social organisations and also retired persons, would function on the lines of Red Cross.
31 Oct, 2014, 07.34 PM IST
Polluting industries along Ganga will be monitored 24x7: Prakash JavadekarMeetings with representatives of various industries will also be held on banks of river Ganga to prevent flow of industrial waste into rive...
21 Aug, 2014, 08.44 PM IST
Polluting industries along Ganga will be monitored 24x7: Prakash JavadekarBoth the environment and the water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation ministries have decided to work in close tandem for ...
21 Aug, 2014, 08.38 PM IST
River Ganga to be developed as major tourist destination and navigation corridorUnion tourism and culture minister Shripada Naik said tourism spots will be developed by government all along the banks of Ganga from Gango...
07 Jul, 2014, 02.25 PM IST
- Centre to hold 'Ganga Manthan' before finalizing its river rejuvenation blueprint
Religious leaders — sadhus and saints — will also be consulted by the Centre before making a blue print of its Ganga rejuvenation programme...
12 Jun, 2014, 08.14 PM IST
- Film on Ganga to highlight its plight
A seminar and screening of a 24-minute-long documentary film to protect the Ganga from getting further polluted will be organized by the Wo...
05 Jul, 2012, 04.39 AM IST
- World Bank approves one billion to clean Ganga
The World Bank has approved a $1 billion credit and loan for cleaning the river Ganga that accounts for one-fourth of India's water resourc...
01 Jun, 2011, 03.48 PM IST