NGT directs MoEF, MoWR to state environmental flow level of Ganga
The apex environment watchdog also said that unless the excessive extraction of water and discharge of high pollutants are controlled, it would be difficult to restore Ganga to its original pristine condition.
Apr 17, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
After UP, Uttarakhand govt shuts down illegal meat shops along Ganga
Tightening the noose around illegal meat shops in Uttarakhand, the BJP-led state government has ordered to shut down such shops along River Ganga.
Mar 31, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Ganga clean-up: After cleaning river Danube, Germany’s Bavaria offers help
Bavaria is one of the federal states of Germany and has an experience of successfully cleaning river Danube there, according to a Union Water Resources Ministry statement.
Mar 30, 2017, 10:43 AM IST
Uttarakhand HC declares Ganga, Yamuna rivers as 'living entities', gives them legal rights
Besides Ganga, which is one of the largest rivers in India and considered to be the holiest river and holds a high place in the mythology of India, similar status has been given to river Yamuna, the tributary of Ganga.
Mar 21, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
Ganga – This VIDEO of the divine river will make your jaw drop! WATCH
Here’s a video featuring the incredibly gorgeous journey of the river Ganga.
Mar 16, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Uma Bharti dismisses speculation about becoming UP CM if BJP wins
The BJP is the only major contender for power in Uttar Pradesh which has not declared a chief ministerial candidate.
Mar 07, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Barrage proposal on Ganga: Bihar may move court against Centre
The Bihar government may move a court to stop the Centre from constructing proposed barrages on the Ganga between Haldia and Allahabad, the state Assembly was informed on Tuesday.
Mar 07, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Mahashivaratri 2017: Why taking bath in Ganga on this day is significant
The presence of Ganga on earth is attributed to Lord Shiva, who held her in her matted locks as she descended from the heaven with an enormous force.
Feb 20, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
“Not a single drop of river Ganga cleaned so far,” says NGT; slams govt agencies on wasting public money
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the agencies to work together on the project to clean the river, saying, "The Prime Minister has given you a goal, take it as a national project".
Feb 06, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
NGT questions stakeholders on cleaning of Ganga; decides to hear PIL from February 6
Out of 86, about 30 storm drains flow directly into the river.
Jan 26, 2017, 00:10 AM IST
Akshay Kumar's first visit to Banaras city and dip in holy Ganga waters will set your mornings right!
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will soon be seen in 'Jolly LLB 2', for which the Khiladi Kumar visited the holy city of Banaras. The actor shot several portions of his film there and surprisingly, it was his first time there.
Jan 19, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
Boat overturns in Ganga river, leaves 23 dead
Boat overturned in the Ganga river leaves 23 dead. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Jan 15, 2017, 10:07 AM IST
Hundreds take dip in Himachal rivers on Makar Sankranti
Hundreds of devotees braced the cold across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday and took dips in rivers to mark the holy day of 'Makar Sankranti'.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:50 AM IST
Over a million take holy dip at Ganga Sagar on Makar Sankranti
Over a million pilgrims from across India and abroad took a holy dip in the river Ganges on Saturday braving the icy cold water and chilly winds, at the annual Ganga Sagar Fair here on Makar Sankranti.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Ban on wet cleaning of leather in Kanpur tanneries till Feb 10
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has directed the owners of tanneries in the city to stop wet cleaning of leather from January 12 to check the discharge of effluents into the Ganga in view of Magh Mela that starts here on January 14.
Jan 10, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Ganga pollution: NGT pulls up Akhilesh Yadav govt, asks 'what initiatives have been taken so far'
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday pulled up the Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh government and asked as to what all slew of measures it has taken so far to curb pollution in river Ganga, the holiest river in India.
Dec 21, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
Black money hoarders wash sins in the Ganges, hundreds of Rs 500/100 notes found floating
A day after sacks full of shredded Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes were found burning in Bareilly, hundreds of similar notes were found floating in the Ganga river in Mirzapur on Friday.
Nov 11, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Hindi pop band Malhaar launches song on Ganga, focusses on environmental concerns
Hindi pop band Malhaar on Thursday unveiled "Gangaji", a song to create awareness about the increase in pollution levels in the Ganga.
Nov 10, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
Chhath Puja: Lakhs of people throng ghats in Bihar, offer prayers to Sun God
Lakhs of devotees today offered prayers to the Sun on the ghats of the Ganga and other rivers and water bodies across Bihar on the occasion of Chhath.
Nov 06, 2016, 19:19 PM IST
Mahant of Lord Hanuman temple in Pak arrives in India with remains of 160 Hindus - Read details
According to Times of India, mahant Ramnath Mishra, along with his 14 -year-old nephew Kabir Kumar, arrived at the Attari border on Thursday.
Sep 16, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
