Page 2 - Ganga Pollution

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

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

NGT extends term of oversight committee to monitor pollution of Ganga

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said that unless the UP govt sets up any other effective alternative mechanism, it may not be advisable to close the committee abruptly

Cleaning the Ganga

Govt should build on gains in recent years

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

Seers irked as civic body taxes prayers, events at Varanasi's Ganga Ghat

Heavy fines for encroachment and littering, religious preachers dwelling on the riverbank to pay registration fee

People's participation in Ganga Arti at Haridwar banned till March 31

The Arti will be live-streamed for devotees who can watch it on the Internet

Rejuvenation of Ganga should be example of cooperative federalism: PM Modi

Rs 7,700 crore has already been spent, prominently for construction of sewage treatment plants, they said

NGT slaps Rs 280-cr fine on 22 Kanpur tanneries for dumping waste in Ganga

The green panel said the problem has not been tackled for the last 43 years and it has resulted in contamination of ground water affecting the health and life of the inhabitants.

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

Act against industrial units polluting Ganga: CPCB to four state boards

The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the state boards to process reports of inspections within 15 days

Rs 70 bn spent on cleaning Ganga in two years without any results: NGT

The NGT had earlier rapped the NMCG for not filing a compliance report on the steps taken by the Centre and the states

New authority proposed for action against industrial units polluting Ganga

Currently, only the Central Pollution Control Board can take action against such industrial units

Government mulling law to punish those polluting Ganga

Uma Bharti said poor people go to jail even for stealing beedi, but those polluting Ganga do not go to jail

231 Namami Gange projects worth Rs 1500 Cr launched

Minister said those found dumping industrial waste into the Ganga will be sent to jail