July 08, 2020 5:00 am
The project is aimed at stemming river pollution and strengthening management of the river basin, which is home to more than 50 crore people.
March 31, 2020 12:24 am
Changes in rainfall-bearing systems have been mainly attributed for this variation observed from 1989 to 2018, for which district-wise and state-wise rainfall was analysed.
December 15, 2019 2:24 am
A document presented at the National Ganga Council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, shows that as on September 30, the existing sewage capacity is 1,957 MLD (million litres per day).
October 21, 2019 11:20 am
Besides, the KMC has decided to install lights near statues of eminent personalities at the banks and surrounding areas.
September 23, 2019 4:51 am
The app will provide field researchers with a complete data entry solution to monitor the aquatic population in the river.
August 15, 2019 12:14 am
Ascribing legal rights to rivers helps counter pollution, may revive water bodies.
April 11, 2019 3:18 am
The Global Water Awards are presented at the Global Water Summit, the major business conference for the water industry worldwide.
October 23, 2018 10:23 am
The CGF was cleared by the Union Cabinet on September 24, 2014, and constituted in January 2015. It is managed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
September 26, 2018 4:54 am
Those affected have now taken shelter in relief camps set up by the Murshidabad administration and local MLA Mainul Haque. Some have taken shelter in primary schools and health centres.
August 15, 2018 1:47 am
The river depletion is linked to groundwater storage depletion in adjoining Gangetic aquifers, according to the study in Nature's Scientific Reports.