Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Somvati Amavasya 2026 date: Is it on June 14 or 15? Check fasting do's and don'ts, holy dip, charity shubh muhuratSomvati Amavasya 2026 Mein Kab Hai: Somvati Amavasya in June 2026 falls on Monday, June 15. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to worshi...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Chenab bridge, Vande Bharat Sleeper, 99.6% electrification among Railways' feats in 12 years: GovernmentThe government highlighted significant rail infrastructure achievements over 12 years, including the world's highest Chenab river arch brid...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
IWT treaty: Centre says not a single drop of water will go to Pakistan as it formulates plans to stop flowsIndia is taking steps to ensure Pakistan receives no water from the Indus river system in the coming years. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. ...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami G...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches 'Project GANGA', pitches self-reliance over 'revdi' cultureUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched Project GANGA in Lucknow. This initiative will bring high-speed fibre broadband t...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Bihar CM launches Rs 203 crore projects, sets November deadline for Vikramshila Setu reopeningBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched 84 development projects worth Rs 203 crore in Bhagalpur. He directed officials to speed up t...
31 May, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
"A ray of hope": PM Modi hails 'Namami Gange Abhiyan' initiative for saving trapped Gangetic dolphin in UP"India's first Ganga dolphin rescue ambulance played a huge role in this. Built under the 'Namami Gange Abhiyan', it reached there as a ray...
31 May, 2026, 01.40 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
From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
28 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
10 Ganga basin cities adopting integrated river-sensitive urban planning: Namami GangeIn a post on X, Namami Gange, the mission's flagship programme for conserving the Ganga river, said the URMP initiative is an attempt to re...
26 May, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Wastewater turning into resource: NMCG pitches circular water economy modelSewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply tr...
25 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Ganga Dussehra 2026 Date and Time: Why should devotees take a dip in Ganga? Check puja rituals, Vidhi, significance and moreGanga Dussehra 2026: Ganga Dussehra, celebrating Goddess Ganga's descent to Earth, will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2026. This significa...
24 May, 2026, 09.52 AM IST