Panel formed to expedite implementation of Clean Ganga mission
The Centre has formed a committee comprising the secretaries of three ministries to expedite the implementation of its ambitious Namami Gange programme under which it plans to free the Ganga river of waste by next year. Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti announced formation of the committee while chairing the first meeting of the Empowered Task More...
Bihar against check dams on Ganga
PATNA: Reiterating his demand for decommissioning the Farakka barrage, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday said the state government would vehemently oppose any attempt to disturb the uninterrupted flow of Ganga. Opposing More...
Mahashivaratri 2017: Why taking bath in Ganga on this day is significant
Mumbai: Devotees of Shiva, who reside by the banks of the mighty Ganga customarily, take a spiritual bath in the river on the occasion of Mahashivaratri or the biggest night of the God. And many, who dwell elsewhere, More...
Expo to showcase ganga’s rich heritage
NEW DELHI: The river Ganga has been the lifeline to millions of Indians for ages and to highlight its old heritage, the Centre is planning an exhibition on the river at the National Museum in March. It will More...
Gurgaon geologist sails across Ganga to raise pollution alarm
city-based geologist carried out a survey of dolphins in the Ganga last month with a view to spreading awareness on the need to preserve our water bodies. The survey is also aimed at alerting the public to the death More...
Cruise service in Ganga soon
Varanasi: The temple town will soon see the operation of cruise service in Ganga. The state tourism department is set to introduce a 40-seater cruise in the first phase of the project this year. Regional tourism More...
NGT raps UP Jal Nigam over drains joining Ganga, summons chief engineer
The National Green Tribunal today slammed Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam over establishment of sewage treatment plant (STP) on drains joining Ganga without conducting any survey. “You (Jal Nigam) have no respect for More...
Will subject entire Ganga cleaning project to CBI, warns National Green Tribunal
NEW DELHI: Irked over wastage of funds for cleaning of Ganga in western Uttar Pradesh, the National Green Tribunal today warned it could order a CBI enquiry into all projects relating to the rejuvenation of the More...
Kanpur startup working to clean Ganga, technology to detect oil leakages turn heads
A startup competition in the city at the Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF) saw ideas from entrepreneurs from across the country. Around 10 startups made their pitches and here we look at a few ideas. Cleaner Ganga, More...
Heavy metals, pesticides in Ganga, CPCB tells National Green Tribunal
/11440465/Dna_Article_Middle_300x250_BTF The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday asked the Centre to give a note detailing the state of river Ganga in the past and how it has deteriorated now. The tribunal’s More...