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Ganga, Yamuna level rises, water enters Prayagraj colonies; NDRF at rescue

"We didn't even know when suddenly water entered our houses, we don't know where to go, but the rescue team is helping us," said the affected people.

Rising water level in Ganga floods major ghats, UP govt sets 40 relief camp

Some major ghats have submerged due to rising water level in river Ganga, causing difficulties in performing puja and other religious events. The district administration said as Harish Chandra Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat have been inundated, last rites are now being carried out at relatively higher places. A control room number has been issued as there is a possibility of a flood-like situation. Forty relief camps are also being set up, it said. Officials are keeping a close watch on the colonies located on the banks of rivers Ganga and Varuna, it said. According to the Central Water Commission, river Ganga was flowing at 69.77 metre, while the danger mark is 71.262 metre.

Nearly 50% of untreated sewage still being discharged in Ganga: NGT

Untreated sewage and effluents continue to flow into the River Ganga even after decades of monitoring, the National Green Tribunal has said

IRB Infra arm achieves financial closure for Rs 6,538-cr project in UP

A consortium of lenders extended financial support of Rs 2,659 crore for the six-lane greenfield expressway corridor of 129.700 km (expandable to eight lanes) between Meerut and Budaun in UP

Govt to study dolphins, hilsa in Ganga to ascertain river's health

The government will now study the life cycles of dolphins and the hilsa population in the Ganga to ascertain the health of the holy river at different sections, a senior NMCG official said

Non-cooperation results in massive annual loss in GBM river basin: Report

Lack of cooperation over shared water results in an annual loss of over $14.2 billion in the trans-boundary Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghana (GBM) basin, a new report has said

Akshaya Tritiya 2022: People celebrate with fervour, take holy dip in Ganga

Several leaders from the political spheres also extended their greetings on the occasion.

Markets alongside Ganga in UP to discourage illegal farming, fishing

To encourage the local people in conservation of biodiversity, the Bijnor administration has decided to develop an open-air market and a craft bazar along the river in the area.

Ganga waterway environmental clearance delayed 14 times. Here's why

As on date, inland waterways are not included in the list of projects that require prior environmental clearance

Ghats along Ganga in UP to witness more social, economic activity

Cities situated on the banks of River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh will now witness increased social and economic activities

Mahashivratri: Over 3.40 lakh people take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj

More than 3.40 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip in the Ganga here till Tuesday evening on the occasion of Mahashivratri, an official said.

Mahashivratri: Over 180,000 people take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj

The administration has arranged six ghats for the bathers on Mahashivratri, the last bathing festival of Magh Mela

Natural farming will be promoted along Ganga river corridor: FM

In her Budget Speech 2022-23, she also informed that two lakh anganwadis will be upgraded for improving child health

Economic Survey: Namami Gange expenditure only half of budgeted outlays

Sewage treatment capacity during the last eight years has been scaled up ten times

300,000 pilgrims take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj amid Covid surge

Around three lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga here on Saturday in connection with Makar Sankranti despite the coronavirus threat. The Magh Mela area has been witnessing the arrival of devotees since morning and around three lakh people, including children and the elderly, had taken bath in the river by 2 pm, an official of the annual religious event said. On Friday, around 6.5 lakh people took a holy dip in the river in Prayagraj on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Around 1,25,000 masks were distributed in the Mela area till 12 noon on Saturday, the official said, adding that awareness about compliance of the coronavirus protocol is being spread through 25 Covid help desks. Holding the event amid rising number of coronavirus cases has emerged as a major challenge before the fair administration. In fact, many on-duty police personnel were found infected with COVID-19 even before the start of the fair. The Prayagraj district administration has already announced that it will be

Covid-19: Haridwar administration bans holy dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti

Amid the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases, the Haridwar administration has banned devotees from taking a holy dip in the Ganga river on 'Makar Sankranti' i.e., January 14."There will be a complete ban on Makar Sakranti celebration/holy dip on January 14 in view of a new variant of COVID-19 i.e., Omicron," the District Magistrate's order states.Even, residents of the district will not be allowed in the area of 'Har ki Podi' on the day of the festival."Night Curfew will also be imposed from 10 pm to 6 am in the district (on Friday)," reads the order.It further adds that if someone is found violating the above-mentioned norms then proceedings will be initiated against the violator under Epidemic Disease Act 1897.Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival in the Hindu calendar, in reference to the deity Surya. The day marks the first day of the sun's transit into the Makara, marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days.

A Hindutvawadi bathes alone in Ganga, says Rahul in Amethi, targeting Modi

'Narendra Modi Ji says I am a Hindu, but when did he protect the truth,' says the Congress leader

Ganga Expressway will boost connectivity, economic development in UP: PM

Ganga Expressway will improve connectivity and boost economic development and tourism in Uttar Pradesh, said PM Modi on Saturday.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway on December 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh on December 18

After Ganga, Yamuna and Saryu rivers set to become pollution free

After the Ganga in Kanpur and Varanasi, the Saryu in Ayodhya, and Yamuna in Vrindavan are all set to become pollution-free.