Ganga crosses danger mark in Haridwar, authorities on alert
With heavy rains lashing several parts of Uttarakhand, the water level in Ganga at Haridwar was measured at 293.25 metres at 0600hrs on Sunday.
Aug 26, 2018, 07:47 AM IST
Ganga drying up in summers due to groundwater depletion
"The trend can lead to the disastrous effect on the riverine ecology and lead to food scarcity for 115 million people in the Ganga basin," researcher Bhanja pointed out.
Aug 20, 2018, 15:04 PM IST
Clean and pure Ganga is our priority: Gadkari outlines revival plan for river
Four dredgers and new river ports are a part of revival plans to clean the holy river.
Aug 13, 2018, 19:52 PM IST
Ganga's water quality has improved, almost entire stretch of river fit for bathing now
The river water quality assessment carried out in 2017 indicates that there has been an improvement in water quality trends as compared to 2016.
Aug 09, 2018, 18:10 PM IST
Health warning on cigarette packs, why not Ganga: NGT cracks down on water quality
The NGT has said that the pollutant level in the river remains high and that water - especially between Haridwar and Unnao - is unfit for consumption and bathing.
Jul 28, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
Shiv Sena launches 'Chalo Ayodhya, Chalo Varanasi' drive, calls it a big step in politics
Colourful hoardings and posters depicting the picture of a bow-and-arrow-wielding Lord Ram and a scene from the River Ganga ghat were erected at prominent locations.
Jul 26, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM flags off trekking expedition to Gaumukh
The main objective behind the expedition is to create awareness about Ganga cleanliness and the need for tree plantation to revive the country's dying rivers, the chief minister said at the flag-off event.
Jun 09, 2018, 13:29 PM IST
Narrative of nature has to find more mainstream context in cinema: Dia Mirza
"There are enough central themes that can make for a very engaging and riveting view," she said.
Jun 05, 2018, 16:30 PM IST
Chaiti Chhath Puja: Four-day festival begins, devotees take holy dip in Ganga
On Chaiti Chhatt, devotees in Patna thronged the city ghats and took the holy bath which began with 'Nahay-Khay' on Wednesday.
Mar 23, 2018, 18:46 PM IST
Part of Sridevi's ashes immersed in Ganga river at Haridwar
Uttarakhand Agriculture Minister Subodh Uniyal and Haridwar Mayor Manoj Garg were present during the immersion of ashes in the Ganges.
Mar 09, 2018, 00:00 AM IST
Maha Shivaratri 2018: The story of Shiva and Ganga
There are many legends associated with Shiva and Ganga. Here’s taking a look at one of them.
Feb 12, 2018, 08:14 AM IST
PM Modi's wife takes holy dip in Ganga at Allahabad
In the city to attend a community wedding event, Jasodaben, who is accompanied by her brother, also visited the Akshayvat tree and paid obeisance at the 'Bade Hanuman' temple.
Dec 08, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Bithur Ganga Mahotsav to be held after 7 years
Artists from different parts will perform at the cultural events during the five-day festival.
Nov 29, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
15 lakh take dip in Ganga on Kartik Purnima
Special emphasis was laid on installation of toilets to ensure an open defecation free environment.
Nov 04, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
NGT asks Modi & Yogi govts: What steps taken to clean Ganga?
The NGT has directed the Centre, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to file affidavits.
Oct 15, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
18-year-old spends 42 days in UP jail for social media posts
He made light of the Ganga being declared a "living entity", debated BJP's promise of building a Ram Mandir and wondered why the Centre was not withdrawing the Haj subsidy given to Air India.
Oct 11, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
Govt approves turtle sanctuary in Allahabad
The sustenance of more than 2000 aquatic species in the Ganga exemplifies the rich biodiversity of the river, lifeline to over 40 per cent of the country's population.
Oct 04, 2017, 19:34 PM IST
Why we must ‘worship’ our rivers, our lifelines
Egypt flourished on the banks of the river Nile while the civilisation back home was nurtured by the river Indus also referred to as the Sindhu.
Sep 27, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Indians should speak in their mother tongue more, less in English: Naidu
The Vice President said that Subbulakshmi`s music is immortal and everyone in this country was influenced and thrilled by her music. He said that music acquired a "divine dimension" when she lent her voice to various compositions.
Sep 19, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
Bihar: Six of a family drown in Ganga
Six members of the family had gone to take bath in the river when one or two persons slipped into deep waters.
Sep 14, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
