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Haryana govt to facilitate bringing Ganga water from Haridwar on Maha Shiv
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Chandigarh [India], July 8 (ANI): Haryana government has decided to facilitate bringing holy water of Ganga river from Haridwar to the state on Maha Shivratri during the Shravan month this year as the governments of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have conveyed their inability to make arrangem
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Renovation of centuries-old Theerthavari Mandapam nears completion
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 7 (ANI): Repair work on the centuries-old Theerthavari Mandapam here is finally nearing completion, the Vaigai Nadi Makkal organisation said.
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World Bank sanctions $400 million to enhance Namami Gange Programme
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The World Bank and the Government of India on Tuesday signed a loan agreement to enhance support for the Namami Gange Programme that seeks to rejuvenate the Ganga river.
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Short, frequent walks near water bodies can benefit mental health: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], July 7 (ANI): Taking frequent, short walks near water bodies, like beaches, lakes, rivers, or even fountains may have a positive effect on people's wellbeing and mood, according to a new study.
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2 rescued by NDRF in Gujarat's Jamnagar
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], July 7 (ANI): A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on Tuesday rescued two people stuck in the Und river catchment area in Gujarat's Jamnagar district.
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Anti-China protests held in PoK against illegal construction of dams
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Muzaffarabad [PoK], July 7 (ANI): Protests against China and Pakistan have been taking place in Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) against the illegal construction of Dams on the Neelam and Jhelum rivers.
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Virat Kohli has set fitness bar for players worldwide, says Waqar Younis
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis on Monday praised Indian skipper Virat Kohli, saying he has set the fitness bar for the players worldwide.
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Sawan month begins, but no Kanwariyas in sight due to COVID-19
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): On the occasion of the first Monday of Sawan month, several devotees on Sunday took a holy dip in river Ganga here. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no Kanwariyas this year around, who are known to visit in great number to
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'A forest has only one lion' Digvijaya Singh retorts at Scindia's 'Tiger Z
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's political jungle has come alive with "tigers" and "lions" dominating the face-off between rivals Congress and the BJP who have engaged in a 'Jungle Book' wordplay in the State ahead of the Assembly bypolls later this year. Read More
Shah chairs meeting to review preparedness to tackle flood situation in co
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting here on Friday to review preparedness with respect to dealing with flood situation in major flood-prone river basins in the country during the monsoon.
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'China should de-escalate tensions with India as rivalry with US intensifi
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], July 01 (ANI): As its rivalry with the US intensifies and the international environment becomes more hostile, China should improve its relations with its Asian neighbours and India should be its priority, said US-based professor Zhiqun Zhu.
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Water-flow increases in Galwan river, need for specialised waterproof clot
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): As the water-flow has increased in the Galwan river, the Indian Security forces are now feeling the need for specialised waterproof clothing for the troops deployed there in a standoff position with China.
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