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New CPCB report declares Ganga water fit for bathing but notes data variab
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The report, dated February 28 and uploaded on the NGT's website on March 7, stated: "As per statistical analysis, the water quality during the bathing days of Maha Kumbh 2025 at monitoring locations in River Ganga and River Yamuna in Prayagraj was fit for bathing under Primary Water Quality
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In J-K, Rs 100 crore to be spent to boost inland connectivity over rivers
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The proposed Rs 100 crore investment will be used to develop infrastructure for smooth transportation on the Rivers Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), and Ravi (NW-84).
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Pakistan: Wheat crops at risk as dams approaching dead levels
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has issued a warning to the Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan about a potential 30-35 per cent water shortage, as the Tarbela and Mangla dams are rapidly approaching their dead levels, affecting the wheat crops, the Dawn reported.
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Karnataka: Israeli national among two women raped near Hampi; male tourist
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to police, a 29-year-old homestay operator, three male tourists, and an Israeli tourist had gone to the Tungabhadra Canal near Sanapur Lake to stargaze. They were sitting near the canal, playing guitar and stargazing, when the accused approached them and asked where they could get
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Uttarakhand: Construction of temporary bridge on Alaknanda river successfu
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The construction of a temporary bridge on the Alaknanda River at Govind Ghat has been successfully completed in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
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Delhi Minister Sirsa discusses pollution & waste management concerns w
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena to discuss key environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and the condition of the Yamuna river on Friday.
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Namami Gange Programme marks a milestone in river rejuvenation
Updated : 1 year ago IST
This ambitious and holistic programme integrates pollution abatement, ecological restoration, capacity building, and community engagement to safeguard the river's environmental integrity and the livelihoods of millions dependent on it.
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Inland Waterways Authority of India signs MoU with J-K to boost river crui
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Of the 111 national waterways in the country, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has three declared national waterways, i.e., River Chenab (NW-26), River Jhelum (NW-49) and River Ravi (NW-84).
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Pak:JSFM condemns brutal state repression of Sindh Varsity students over w
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The protest, which took place in Jamshoro on Tuesday, was met with brutal state repression by Pakistani authorities, including baton charges, shelling, and open firing on the students.
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Rising concern over human-wildlife conflict situation in Majuli river isla
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The six-day survey's primary objective was to explore ways to secure the growing population of one-horned rhinos that have strayed onto the river island from Kaziranga National Park.
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Parvesh Verma inspects Yamuna cleaning, holds review meeting to assess pro
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Verma stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) double-engine government was executing a well-planned roadmap and a concrete action plan for Yamuna's cleaning and conservation. He highlighted that after the BJP's victory in Delhi, the Yamuna cleaning drive was accelerated, leading to
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"Our proposal is to run ferry here, will sign MoU for it": Delhi Minister
Updated : 1 year ago IST
When asked if cleaning of Yamuna will attract tourism to Delhi, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said, " Our proposal is there to run ferry here, we will sign the MoU for it. Now, ferry will be run on one stretch only...there will be only one pick-up and drop point. There will be a restaurant
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