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ganga basin news

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 09, 2026 04:18 am IST

Beyond ecology vs economy binary

PREMIUM
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)
editorials
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
india news
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
india news
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)
india news
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:52 am IST

Ganga basin records lowest snow persistence in 23 years: Report

Snow cover persistence anomaly during November 2024-March 2025 in the Ganga basin.
environment
Published on Apr 21, 2025 09:35 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Updated on Sept 17, 2023 12:41 am IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 06:59 pm IST

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

PREMIUM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced the launch of the Namami Gange Clean-up programme with a budget of ₹20,000 crore during 2015–2020.
economy
Published on May 11, 2024 12:22 pm IST

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

Info on bodies dumped in Ganga river not available, Govt tells House
india news
Published on Feb 08, 2022 06:57 am IST

New Ganga law will define cleanliness levels, make polluters pay

Cleaning the Ganga is a gargantuan task requiring multiple authorities to coordinate between states and the Centre.
india news
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 11:24 am IST

1,000 dams on Ganga basin obstructing tributaries: Study

There are at least a thousand dams on the Ganga basin obstructing the flows of its various tributaries and adversely affecting the overall health of the river system
india news
Updated on Nov 26, 2019 02:51 am IST

Flood alert in 15 east UP districts with rivers flowing above danger mark following heavy rain

Children play on a water-logged road following heavy monsoon rain in Varanasi, Thursday, July 11, 2019. A flood alert has been sounded for 15 districts of east UP following heavy rain in the region.
lucknow news
Published on Jul 18, 2019 02:40 pm IST

Can Clean India campaign pave way for reversing Ganga pollution curve?

Considering that the domestic sewage load in Ganga river is so high, officials are banking on Swachh Bharat Mission to bring it down in the coming years even as there has been little improvement in the river water’s quality.
india news
Updated on Sept 26, 2018 08:20 am IST

Is muck disposal in Uttarakhand Ganga basin the culprit?

Social activists claim that a large amount of muck generated by cutting hills have been dumped in the lush green forest on the river banks thus prompting natural water sources to dry up.
dehradun news
Updated on May 25, 2018 10:07 pm IST

Ganga will be clean by 2020 till Haridwar, says Uttarakhand CM

Lakhs of devotees throng the banks of the Ganga during Kumbh Mela at Haridwar.
dehradun news
Published on Apr 01, 2018 06:00 pm IST
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