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Congress MP Vijay Vasanth gives adjournment motion in LS to discuss channe
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Vijayakumar alias Vijay Vasanth on Friday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and urged discussion on channelizing the Ganga River toward Kanyakumari.
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Ganga water in Haridwar unsafe for drinking, suitable for bathing
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Ganga river water in Haridwar was found to be in B category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing, said Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board on Wednesday.
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Main purpose was to spread awareness about cleanliness of rivers: Union Mi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Choudhary said, "We all have gathered on the occasion of the 8th Ganga Utsav. The main purpose of celebrating Ganga Utsav is to spread the message that all the rivers of the country should be kept clean...PM Modi is continuously working for the cleanliness
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Jal Shakti Minister calls Ganga lifeline of India during 'Ganga Utsav 2024
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
NMCG celebrated Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4 at Chandi Ghat in Haridwar. This annual event marks the anniversary of the Ganga River being declared the "National River."
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Kolkata: Devotees flock in huge numbers to celebrate Chetia Agrani Durga P
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The famous puja held highlights a social issue of the pollution of the Ganga river, the water of which is used to worship deities. The organizers aim to convey the message that if the river is polluted, the whole society is polluted.
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Cleaning of Varanasi's ghats underway ahead of festivals
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Cleaning work on Ganga ghats in Varanasi Continues ahead of the increased footfall expected during the upcoming festivals of Navratri and Dussehra.
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Varanasi's boatmen face livelihood crisis due to continuing ban on boating
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The boatmen community in Varanasi is facing a livelihood crisis due to the continuing ban on boating operations off the coast of Ganga, despite the receding water level in the Ganga river in the past few days.
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Varanasi boatmen suffer as boat services remain suspended
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Due to the ban on the operation of the boats for the last two and a half months, boats have been parked at Dashashwamedh Ghat, resulting in the Manjhi community facing a crisis in their livelihood.
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Water level in River Ganga rises above Sarsaiya Ghat in Kanpur
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Continuous rainfall in the mountains and active monsoon showers in the plains have caused water levels to surge in the Ganga River, posing a threat to several ghats in Kanpur city. The rising waters have submerged ghats and affected daily life, such as Sarsaiya Ghat, Golaghat, and Bhairav Gh
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Water in Yamuna and Ganga rivers decreases; leaves behind dirt and algae
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The floodwater has also left behind dirt and swamps along with algae, which is abundant in the settlements.
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"Dumping of plastic causing serious environment degradation, impacting aqu
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The court noted that in the course of deliberation in this matter, it came to light that there is widespread use of plastic in the areas that are to be kept free from such pollution potential products.
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Devotees celebrate Guru Purnima with holy dips and prayers across India
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
On the occasion of Guru Purnima, many devotees across the nation reached the temple to pay their respects and seek blessings from their spiritual teachers on Sunday. Many devotees across the country also took a dip in holy waters and paid their respects to their gurus.
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