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PM Narendra Modi to offer prayers at River Ganga in Uttarkashi on Thursday
Dehradun, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at River Ganga in Uttarkashi's Mukhba on Thursday wearing the traditional dress 'Chapkan, ' the winter residence of Shri Gangotri Dham.
Maha Shivratri tragedy: 5 youths drown in Ganga river in Bihar, three bodies recovered
Patna, Feb 27: Tragedy struck on the occasion of Maha Shivratri as five youths drowned in the Ganges river at Collectorate Ghat under Gandhi Maidan police station here on Wednesday evening.
NGT reserves order on sanitation issues at Maha Kumbh Mela, directs UP govt to take remedial steps
New Delhi, February 24: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday reserved its order on a petition alleging that inadequate sanitation facilities at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela have led to open defecation along the banks of the Ganga river.
Ganga: The world's only freshwater river with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs, says expert
Prayagraj, February 22: Despite over 60 crore visitors and countless holy dips during Mahakumbh, the Ganga remains completely germ-free.
PM Modi prioritised cleaning Ganga: Union Minister CR Patil visits Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 21: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Friday lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prioritise the cleaning of Ganga River amid the ongoing Mahakumbh festival.
Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination persists during Maha Kumbh Mela: CPCB report to NGT
New Delhi, February 18: In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality did not meet the bathing criteria at most locations.
Survey for Bihar's Digha-Koilwar four-lane expressway to be completed next week
Patna, Feb 14: The Bihar government’s technical experts and consultants are set to conduct a survey and submit a report for the alignment of the Digha-Koilwar four-lane expressway next week, according to official sources.
Namami Gange Pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025 spreads message of cleanliness and conservation
Prayagraj, February 10: The Namami Gange pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025 has emerged as a major attraction, drawing thousands of visitors and pilgrims. Organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, the exhibition is effectively spreading awareness about the importance of river conservation and cleanliness.
Maha Kumbh: NDRF rescues 22-year-old from drowning in Ganga
Prayagraj, February 6: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued a 22-year-old from drowning in the deep waters of the Ganga river during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Thursday, while the devotee was taking a holy bath at the Gadha Madhav Ghat.
Bihar: Case filed against Kharge over Maha Kumbh remarks
Patna, Jan 28: A prominent lawyer from Muzaffarpur district court, Advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha, has filed a complaint against Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged remarks about the Maha Kumbh.
International Space Station shares images of Mahakumbh 2025
New Delhi, Jan 27: The International Space Station (ISS) has captured images of Mahakumbh 2025 -- the world's largest religious and human gathering event -- from space, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Monday.
Ganga conservation efforts displayed at Mahakumbh
New Delhi, Jan 23: An interactive biodiversity tunnel at the Namami Gange Pavilion, set up by the Namami Gange Mission in Prayagraj, is attracting a significant number of visitors everyday at the Mahakumbh 2025, a statement said on Thursday.
Namami Gange pavilion draws people at Maha Kumbh, devotees laud govt initiative
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 22: Namami Gange Pavilion has been set up at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Sangam city Prayagraj. This pavilion which is drawing the attention of the people, gives information about the cleanliness and conservation of the Ganga River.
Over 200 Ganga Sevadoots take part in Namami Gange Yagna held at Maha Kumbh Mela
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 22: A grand Namami Gange Yagna was conducted by the Namami Gange team on the banks of the sacred Sangam at Mahakumbh 2025.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj sees surge in devotees ahead of Mauni Amavasya
New Delhi, Jan 22: The grand Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has reached its tenth day, with the biggest bathing festival, Mauni Amavasya, just a few days away.
Maha Kumbh is a confluence of peace: Swami Vijayendra Saraswathi
Prayagraj, January 19: Delighted by huge participation of devotees from across the country and the world over at the start of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Peetham Jagadguru Swami Vijayendra Saraswathi said that the Kumbh is a priceless gift of the Sanatan cultural-spiritual heritage.
Spiritual leader Sadhguru calls Mahakumbh, A Celebration of Liberation
Prayagraj, January 16: At Prayagraj's Mahakumbh 2025, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev immersed himself in the holy dip, embracing the spiritual essence of the grand event.
Ganga Sevadoots to organize 'Namami Gange Yagna' ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 11: Ganga Sevadoots (volunteers), appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government to assist in the cleaning of the Ganga, are set to organize a 'Namami Gange Yagna' on January 12 (Sunday), a day before Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025.
Devotees take dip in Ganga ahead of Mahakumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 11: Devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga at Sangam Ghat ahead of the MahaKumbh 2025 scheduled to start in Prayagraj next week.
Clean Ganga for Maha Kumbh 2025: 10 STPs operational, advanced measures in place, says UP Jal Nigam MD
Prayagraj, January 8: The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented several measures to ensure the purity of the Ganga during Maha Kumbh 2025, with 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) already operational in Prayagraj to provide devotees with clean water, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) Managing Director Raj Shekhar said on Wednesday.
Maha Kumbh: NDRF rescues nine family members from Ganga river
Prayagraj, January 6: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday rescued a family of nine from drowning in the Ganga river here.
Classical music and dance troupe perform at Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat, promote cleanliness and 'Sanatan' philosophy ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 6: The melody of classical music echoed at Sangam Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj as a troupe of classical singers performed today, promoting the message of cleanliness and the philosophy of 'Sanatan' ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025.