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ganga basin

CPCB imposes 48-cr environmental compensation on polluting industries: RTI

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has imposed environmental compensation of nearly 48 crore on industries for various environmental violations across the country as 15.72 crore have been imposed on 51 industries located in the Ganga Basin in various states. (HT File)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 04:18 am IST

Beyond ecology vs economy binary

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Science tells us that the Himalayas are growing mountains that are prone to quakes and landslides. The climate crisis is manifest in the most destructive ways here. (HT Archive)
Updated on May 21, 2026 08:59 pm IST

No new hydel project on upper Ganga: Govt to SC

No new hydel project on upper Ganga: Govt to SC
Published on May 21, 2026 05:30 am IST

NMCG clears major research push, key pollution-control projects at 67th EC meeting

NMCG clears major research push, key pollution-control projects at 67th EC meeting
Published on Nov 17, 2025 03:32 pm IST

Magnitude of floods decreased between 1970 and 2010: Study

According to the study by IIT-Delhi and IIT-Roorkee, flash floods in higher reaches of Ganga and Indus are now happening in early monsoon period and could have ‘catastrophic outcomes’ (PTI)
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:52 am IST