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

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has imposed environmental compensation of nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>48 crore on industries for various environmental violations across the country as <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15.72 crore have been imposed on 51 industries located in the Ganga Basin in various states. (HT File)

Published 35 days ago

Beyond ecology vs economy binary

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 53 days ago

No new hydel project on upper Ganga: Govt to SC

No new hydel project on upper Ganga: Govt to SC

Published 54 days ago

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 238 days ago

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 370 days ago

Ganga basin records lowest snow persistence in 23 years: Report

Snow cover persistence anomaly during November 2024-March 2025 in the Ganga basin.

Published 448 days ago

Lower Ganga basin may face agri drought soon: BHU study

Prof Mall said, “Global warming increases the risk of hydro-climate extremes such as floods and droughts worldwide. The increasing rate of atmospheric heat increases the water content, which is the leading cause of extreme events. The widespread variability in extreme events has affected man-made and natural systems (File)

Updated 1031 days ago

‘Ghat Par Yog’ organised in over 100 places in India on occasion of Yoga day

Brijesh Pathak, deputy chief minister, Uttar Pradesh, participated in Yoga activities in Prayagraj, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Updated 1482 days ago

Value the knowledge of the Ganga’s riverine communities for river’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced the launch of the Namami Gange Clean-up programme with a budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 crore during 2015–2020.

Published 1593 days ago

Info on bodies dumped in Ganga river not available, Govt tells House

Info on bodies dumped in Ganga river not available, Govt tells House

Published 1617 days ago

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