Ganga

Kerala now joins earlier Indian names found on Mars. Ganga and craters named after Devendra Lal remain important examples.

UP woman carries 81 litres Gangajal to Haridwar to pray for army-aspirant boyfriend

Lakshmi plans to offer the collected Gangajal on the Shivling in Partapur on the day of Shivratri, hoping for Lord Shiva's divine intervention to realise her boyfriend's aspirations of joining the Indian Army.

Over 100 tourists rescued in Rishikesh after sudden rise in Ganga water levels

A sudden rise in the Ganga river's water level left 100 devotees stranded near Janki Jhula in Rishikesh. Swift rescue efforts ensured their safety. Read more about this dramatic rescue.

Study reveals Ganga's self-purifying ability amid CPCB water quality concerns at Maha Kumbh

Despite over 60 crore visitors and countless holy dips during Mahakumbh , the Ganga remains completely germ-free, shows study

Triveni Sangam Explained: Why It’s Sacred During Kumbh Mela

Discover the spiritual significance of Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of three rivers, during Kumbh Mela. Learn why it's a revered site for Hindu pilgrims and a symbol of spiritual purification.

UP health official drowns in Ganga as diver awaits online transfer of money

The incident reportedly took place when the joint director in the UP health department moved towards deep waters to get photographed by his friends.

Watch: SDRF Pulls Out Vehicles from River Ganga in Haridwar After Floating Car Videos Go Viral

Cars that had fallen into the Ganga river and got stuck under the bridge were recovered by SDRF personnel. Videos of the cars floating in the Ganga were widely circulated on social media. Police clarified that the empty cars were illegally parked around the river bed and got washed away.

How to plan a trip to the holy city of Haridwar

A ready reckoner on the best ways to reach, where to stay, eat and shop, and what to do for those seeking spiritual enlightenment or a tranquil escape.

Portion of under-construction bridge over Ganga collapses in UP's Bulandshahr; no casualty

The bridge is being built over the Ganga to connect Bulandshahr with Amroha. Three slabs that were laid on Friday night got damaged and collapsed

Pre-wedding shoot goes wrong, couple almost swept away by Ganga

A Delhi couple almost drowned in the Ganga in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand during their pre-wedding photo shoot.

‘Dom women are not expected to be enterprising or entrepreneurial’: Radhika Iyengar on writing ‘Fire on the Ganges’

In her non-fiction book on Varanasi's corpse-burner Dom community, 'Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras', debutante author-journalist Radhika Iyengar demonstrates how caste-heteropatriarchy controls who gets to have a choice in the life they lead.

Only IAS officer who has climbed Mount Everest twice

Ravindra Kumar achieved the feat twice in three attempts and climbed from both Nepal and China, in 2015 and 2019, respectively

Crocodiles from Ganga enter residential areas in Haridwar

Around a dozen crocodiles have been captured from the populated areas in Haridwar along the main rivers, a government official said.

Live | Wrestlers vs WFI: 'No Meaning Anymore', Say Protesting Wrestlers As They Immerse Medals Into River Ganga

WFI sexual harassment row: "Going to Haridwar to throw our medals in Ganga," say protesting wrestlers. Watch!

SC refuses to entertain plea on cleaning of rivers Ganga, Yamuna

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala asked the petitioner to approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) with his grievances.

River cruising is the new way to see India

Soak in the country's sights and sounds along its many waterbody cruises; here's a list of some cruises plying on the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra in the east and the Vembanad Lake in the south.

Govt planning to launch two mega tourism trails in Himalaya, Ganga: Minister G Kishan Reddy

Addressing a session at the G-20 tourism working group meeting, Reddy said the trails are expected to be launched this year

Centre developing 60 jetties along Ganga between Varanasi and Haldia: Minister

Inaugurating four such jetties on both sides of the river at Nadia's Kalyani and Tribeny in Hooghly district of West Bengal, he said on Sunday the Centre was also developing 118 waterways in the country.

Why Namami Gange’s success lies in wetland conservation

The Gangetic wetlands are the largest riverine wetland system in India, unfortunately, despite their multiple benefits, they are under tremendous stress. Budget 2023's Amrit Dharohar scheme encourages locals to remain stakeholders in conserving wetlands.

Floating in a hot air balloon is the most surreal way to see the Ganga

Apart from the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views from high up above, a hot-air balloon ride over Varanasi also allows you to experience a unique combination of thrill and serenity.

MV Ganga Vilas cruise launched. Check ticket prices, other details

Ganga Vilas has three decks and 18 suites, which can house 36 tourists. The first batch of tourists will be from Switzerland.

Mission to clean Ganga draws people to bid for gifts received by PM Modi

This is what links the likes of K Ranganatha Achar, a chartered accountant in Udupi, and Sanjeev Jain, a doctor practising in Raipur, both of whom have successfully bought some of the gifts to Modi, in the belief that this will help clean the holy river.

Information not available on number of bodies dumped in Ganga during COVID-19 pandemic: Govt in Rajya Sabha

In a recent book, former NMCG director general Rajiv Ranjan Mishra had said that according to the reports of district magistrates and panchayat committees, the number of bodies dumped into the Ganga during the second wave of COVID-19 was no more than 300.

Flood situation in Bihar grim as water level in Ganga rises

The water level of the river increased by 5-24 cm in Buxar, Munger, Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon, and at Digha Ghat in Patna, as per a bulletin issued by the state Water Resources Department.

Centre commissions project to study microbial diversity in Ganga

While there have been several studies undertaken earlier to examine the microbial diversity in Ganga, no study has looked at the "entire stretch" of the river