Recognizing the critical role of water and agriculture in sustainable development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed the importance of efforts to strengthen the partnership in water and agriculture.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi for a courtesy meeting, where they held detailed discussions on the preparations for the Mahakumbh to be held in Haridwar in 2027 and projects related to the Namami Gange programme.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a jibe at the Centre, citing the World Bank's report, which expresses concern over air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan foothills.
"Malicious efforts are being made from certain quarters to point fingers at the safety and security arrangements of the Gangasagar mela, which has recently ended without any untoward incident, barring an accidental fire that had caused no harm to anyone," the post noted.
This year, for the first time, Mahamandaleshwars from Tarapith, Kamakhya in Assam, Deoghar, and the Kinnar Akhara of Delhi have also visited the Gangasagar fair. Many devotees repeated the tagline "Sab tirth baar baar, Gangasagar ek baar", which means the benefits gained by visiting all o
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C. R. Paatil, reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to protecting rivers not merely as channels of water, but as life-supporting ecosystems. Emphasising that the true indicator of river health lies in the thriving of aquatic biodiversity, the Minis
According to the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Office, in Varanasi, 1 million devotees have so far taken a dip in the Ganges at various ghats. In Ayodhya, 550,000 devotees, and in Mathura, 250,000 devotees have taken the holy bath.
A last-gasp win on the Prodigy board helped Fyers American Gambits overturn a deficit and seal a dramatic victory against reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings on Matchday 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Tuesday. The Gambits beat th
With two wins from their first two matches, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave-led upGrad Mumba Masters went top of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Monday. The Masters defeated Fyers American Gambits 9-7, before Ganges Grandmasters mounted a stunning comeb
With four wins across the six boards, upGrad Mumba Masters delivered a dominant performance in front of the "home" crowd, overpowering Ganges Grandmasters 17-4 in a one-sided encounter on the opening day of the Global Chess League (GCL).