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Covid-19: Plea in SC seeking probe into recovery of bodies from Ganga

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct the investigation into over 100 corpses, found floating in the Ganga river

Kumbh Mela: Thousands take dip in Ganga amid rising Covid cases

Thousands of saffron-clad seers and ash-smeared Nagas flouted Covid norms and converged at Har Ki Pairi for a holy dip in the Ganga

Kumbh 2021: NMCG develops infra to stop sewage water flowing into Ganga

Kassawan Nullah, one of the biggest drains that would contaminate the river severely has been tapped entirely and diverted to the STP

Uttarakhand DGP administers oath to personnel for conducting safe Kumbh

Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on Sunday administered an oath to over 10,000 police personnel and paramilitary staff on the banks of the Ganga here to conduct a safe and grand Kumbh Mela

Prez offers prayers at Varanasi's Vishwanath temple, attends 'Ganga Aarti'

President Ram Nath Kovind along with his family members offered prayers at Varanasi's Vishwanath temple and attended a "Ganga Aarti" on Saturday

Lockdown reduced chemical concentration in Ganga by 50%: IIT-Kanpur study

The lockdown ensured at least 50 per cent reduction in chemical concentration in the Ganga river, the study showed

Best of BS Opinion: Lessons from GameStop, Covid-19 vaccine, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Big oil's flagship plastic waste project sinks in the Ganges: Report

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a Singapore-based non-profit group set up two years ago by big oil and chemical firms

Kumbh Mela 2021: Over 700,000 devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Haridwar

Marking the beginning of the auspicious Kumbh Mela on Thursday, over 7 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the bank of river Ganga in Haridwar

Cleaning the Ganga

Govt should build on gains in recent years

Bengal Transport Corp to launch a leisure ride on the Ganges for just Rs 39

The cruise, traversing many landmarks and hidden gems of the city of joy, will be launched on October 1

Kanpur to soon have magnificent riverfront along Ganga river: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday reviewed the development projects of Kanpur division and announced that the city will soon have a magnificent riverfront along Ganga river

50% jump in lakes from melting ice: Threat of Kedarnath like tragedy rises

There are 2028 glacial lakes and water bodies in the Himalayan region catchment which contribute to rivers flowing across India

Ghats in Varanasi submerged as water in Ganga rises due to heavy rains

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), some isolated places in Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive more rainfall for the next few days

55 houses swept away by Ganga in West Bengal's Malda district

At least 55 houses were washed away due to erosion in river Ganga in West Bengal's Malda district, an official said on Monday

Greater Noida residents to soon get drinking water from river Ganga

Also, 50 villages in Greater Noida will be soon connected with sewage treatment plants (STPs) for better waste management

Ganga pollution: NGT asks UP Jal Nigam to complete sewer work expeditiously

The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by residents of Nodai Wagar village in Narora town

Alarming dip in groundwater of Ganga basin as dry days rise: Official

The official testified to the panel that Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal have been witnessing decreasing number of low-intensity rainfalls which is not favourable for the recharge

Over 2,700 gifts to PM on auction till Oct 3 to fund Namami Gange Project

The proceeds from the auction will be used towards the conservation and preservation of the Ganga

Unholy horrors

Arguments made by some of those who question the contempt for these 'devout' young men in the city seem persuasive