Ganga

Bihar flood threat rises as Ganga flows above 'highest flood level'; Orange rain alert in Delhi

September 05, 2026 12:00 pm

The Ganga is currently 1 cm above the 'highest flood level'.

India News Highlights, 5 September 2026: Delhi Metro Red Line trains to run at restricted speed tonight

September 05, 2026 7:56 pm

Normal services will continue on all other Delhi Metro lines, the DMRC said

Why Bihar wants the Farakka treaty scrapped — and why it puts Centre in a bind

August 25, 2026 2:37 pm

This comes after JD(U) national working president and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha also urged the Centre not to renew the pact.

'Promises made each year, nothing changes': Prayagraj sinks after heavy rain, boats rescue residents

August 20, 2026 12:51 pm

The district, the worst-affected in Uttar Pradesh this monsoon, has seen people fleeing their homes as water levels rise.

Watch: Rescue worker saves devotee swept away in Haridwar's Ganga

July 31, 2026 5:52 pm

The video, shared by Uttarakhand Police on its official X account, shows the State Disaster Response Force personnel reacting within moments after noticing a man being carried away by the river's strong current.

Clear encroachments along Ganga in Patna in 6 weeks, Supreme Court tells Bihar government

July 24, 2026 4:03 am

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan noted in its july 21 order that “no steps have been taken to remove the encroachments” despite the court’s earlier orders.

No new dams in upper Ganga: The Centre’s long-winding road to ‘consensus’ on the issue

May 23, 2026 9:30 am

The government’s unified stand comes after over a decade of disagreements within. These centred around Uttarakhand’s economic interests and impact of new hydroelectric projects on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

Not in favour of permitting new hydroelectric projects in upper Ganga, Centre tells Supreme Court

May 21, 2026 2:13 am

The Supreme Court has been examining the matter of allowing new hydroelectric projects in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River basins after the 2013 Kedarnath disaster.

Why Allahabad High Court said throwing biryani in Ganga can hurt religious sentiment

May 18, 2026 8:30 pm

Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla noted that while consuming non-vegetarian food at the relevant time, the accused allegedly threw “the remains into the River Ganges”.

Viral 'Biryani in Ganga' video case: Accused apologise in court, 8 granted bail

May 16, 2026 10:45 am

In separate judgments for eight accused, Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla granted bail to five while Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha granted bail to three others. 

Arvind Kejriwal visits Varanasi

March 25, 2014 5:32 pm

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal visited Varanasi to campaign for Lok Sabha elections.

NGT Orders Rs 50,000 Fine On Dumping Waste Between Haridwar And Unnao In Ganga

June 22, 2020 6:58 pm

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on 'Magh Purnima'

February 22, 2016 7:07 am

Allahabad, Feb 22 (ANI): Thousands of Hindu devotees on Monday took a holy dip at 'Sangam', the confluence of river Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, in Allahabad on the occasion of full moon day or 'Magh Purnima'. 'Magh Purnima' marks the end of a month-long Kalpwas for thousands of Kalpwasis camping on the banks of Ganga. People and priests made their way to the banks before the break of the dawn. The devotees braved freezing temperatures as they took a holy dip in 'Sangam' and offered prayers at the banks.

Security beefed up at Ardh Kumbh

January 21, 2016 5:46 am

Haridwar, Jan 21 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at the Ardh Kumbh Mela in Varanasi after four suspected terrorists who were allegedly planning to launch an attack at the mela were nabbed on Wednesday. Thousands of Hindu devotees are seen thronging banks of Ganga. The police are using latest technology and equipments to monitor the activities in Haridwar. Meanwhile, a suspicious bag has been found at Haridwar Railway Station gate and is being inspected by the police.

Makar Sankranti: Thousands take holy dip

January 15, 2016 5:15 am

Haridwar, Jan 15 (ANI): On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, devotees were seeing braving the biting cold to take the holy dip that also marked the beginning of the annual month-long religious congregation 'Magh Mela'. Thousands converged in Allahabad at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna which is also called Sangam, walking several miles on foot to take the holy dip. People were seen wading in waist-deep waters to pray and perform pujas.