Govt starts multiple waterways transportation
The government on Saturday said it has started integrated cargo transportation along multiple waterways, with a cement consignment from the banks of Rupnarayan in West Bengal to Bhagalpur, Bihar.
May 06, 2017, 21:20 PM IST
NGT to inspect most polluted parts of Ganga
The tribunal said the NGT Registrar General would communicate the date and time when it would carry out the inspection.
May 03, 2017, 00:27 AM IST
Yogi Adityanath government's big step to save river Ganga - Kanpur tanneries may be shifted soon!
UP CM Yogi Adityanath, known for taking big and bold steps, is likely to take another big decision to save river Ganga.
Apr 16, 2017, 11:54 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
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
File updated report on Ganga cleaning projects: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file an "updated" report on the status of projects going under the Ganga cleaning programmes in five states through which the river passes.
Jan 17, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Govt planning to penalise those found guilty of polluting Ganga
The Narendra Modi-government is planning to penalise those found guilty of polluting the Ganga river, in a first of its kind bill which aims to ensure cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of the river.
Dec 26, 2016, 20:21 PM IST
Ganga, other major rivers in Bihar flowing below danger mark
No fresh case of flood-related death was reported on Thursday in Bihar, where 213 lives have been claimed in the deluge even as most of the rivers continue to flow below the danger mark.
Sep 09, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
Bihar flood toll rises to 205, Ganga receding
Toll in Bihar floods rose to 205 with a fresh death reported on Tuesday even as the situation appeared to be easing with the water level of swollen Ganga flowing below the danger mark.
Sep 07, 2016, 00:27 AM IST
Rivers in spate, flood situation grim in Bihar
With the rise in level of the Ganga, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed apprehension of further rise in water level by tomorrow in view of release of water from Bansagar dam as flood-like situation prevailed in state.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:13 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi to use 'Ganga' as a weapon in Varanasi to discredit PM Modi
A little over two years ago, the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, had told a sea of supporters and party workers that he had been beckoned by the Ganga to come to Varanasi to contest the Lok Sabha elections.
Jul 31, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
'Namami Gange' programme to commence Thursday
The Modi government will commence execution of its ambitious 'Namami Gange' programme on Thursday with the launch of 300 projects including those of STP installations aiming to clean the holy river and ensuring its unfettered flow.
Jul 06, 2016, 19:19 PM IST
Selfie craze claims seven young lives as students drown in river Ganga
The selfie craze doesn't seem to be dying anytime soon, but a lot of people are dying because of it.
Jun 22, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
Solar-powered boats launched at Varanasi for plying on river Ganga: PM Modi's top 10 quotes
Accusing the erstwhile Congress governments of pursuing "vote bank politics", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took potshots at Nehru-Gandhi family and reached out to the numerically significant Nishad community in Uttar Pradesh as he launched solar-powered boats for plying on river Ganga.
May 01, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar - Watch
The Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar has always been mesmerizing to say the least.
Mar 06, 2016, 21:26 PM IST
Was just washing hands, adjusting my pants, not urinating: Allahabad ADM
Allahabad ADM OB Shrivastava, who was caught on camera urinating at 'Triveni Sangam' said on Tuesday that he was just washing hands and adjusting his pants.
Feb 23, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Shocker! Allahabad ADM caught urinating at 'Triveni Sangam', images go viral
In a photo which has gone viral on social media, Allahabad ADM (Nazul) OP Shrivastava was caught relieving himself in Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati Triveni Sangam.
Feb 23, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Clean Ganga: Muslim outfit to spread awareness
At a time when the Centre is seeking public participation for its clean Ganga campaign, an RSS-linked Muslim outfit has decided to spread awareness about it amongst community members.
Jan 26, 2016, 20:32 PM IST
