CM Yogi Adityanath refutes high faecal coliform claim, says Sangam water ‘fit to take a dip, drink from’
1 month ago

CM Yogi Adityanath refutes high faecal coliform claim, says Sangam water ‘fit to take a dip, drink from’

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that the water quality at Prayagraj during the ongoing MahaKumbh was fit to take a dip and perform aachman. Yogi Adityanath, citing the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board report, said the Biological Oxygen Demand level was below 3 mg/litre and the Dissolved Oxygen level in the Ganga had improved from 5 mg/litre to around 9 mg/litre. A huge number of people taking a bath at Prayagraj during MahaKumbh Mela in the river, including auspicious bathing days, which eventually leads to an increase in faecal concentration.” A December order had directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the CPCB to ensure that water quality in rivers Ganga and Yamuna was fit to drink and bathe in during the Kumbh. NGT raps Uttar Pradesh government The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday rapped the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and the Uttar Pradesh government for not submitting adequate details on faecal coliform and other water quality parameters, such as oxygen levels, in the river Ganga in Prayagraj.

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Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Centre tells Lok Sabha
2 weeks ago

Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Centre tells Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

A comprehensive report on Ganga water at seven locations near Prayagraj, associated with the Maha Kumbh, showed water quality here met all standards for bathing during the mela, the Union environment minister informed Lok Sabha on Monday. Bhupender Yadav, Union environment minister was responding to questions by Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadauriya and K Sudhakaran, INC MP from Kerala on: …

Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Government tells Parliament
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Government tells Parliament

The Hindu  

The central government on Monday cited a new report from the Central Pollution Control Board in Parliament and said the water in the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh. In a report dated February 3, the CPCB had informed the National Green Tribunal that water at several locations in Prayagraj …

Who will take dip in that Ganga? Raj Thackeray questions river's cleanliness
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Who will take dip in that Ganga? Raj Thackeray questions river's cleanliness

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has raised questions about the cleanliness of river Ganga and the quality of the water, asserting that he would not take a holy dip in the river. However, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the water quality at the Sangam in Prayagraj was fit to take a dip and perform aachman. The report said the …

Now, CPCB tells green tribunal Maha Kumbh water fit for bathing
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Now, CPCB tells green tribunal Maha Kumbh water fit for bathing

The Hindu  

The Central Pollution Control Board has informed the National Green Tribunal that the water at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing after taking the “median” value of faecal coliform at the confluence into consideration. Data on the CPCB website, however, show that faecal coliform levels exceeded the “desired” and “maximum permissible” levels on multiple …

Yogi Adityanath on Mahakumbh stampede: ‘Didn’t allow news to be highlighted to avoid panic,’ says Uttar Pradesh CM
3 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath on Mahakumbh stampede: ‘Didn’t allow news to be highlighted to avoid panic,’ says Uttar Pradesh CM

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government acted swiftly to control the situation after a stampede at the Mahakumbh and did not allow the incident to be highlighted “as it could have caused panic” among crores of devotees present at the site that day. Adityanath also dismissed claims based on a Central Pollution Control Board report …

Women take Mahakumbh 2025 snan at society pool in Noida; here’s how
1 month ago

Women take Mahakumbh 2025 snan at society pool in Noida; here’s how

Live Mint  

As the Mahakumbh 2025 nears its end, residents of a Noida society who could not visit the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj chose a unique way to be a part of the religious congregation. These residents of Noida's ATS society managed to get a bottle of holy water from the Mahakumbh, and using it, they turned their society's swimming …

'Open defecation along the banks of Ganga during Kumbh Mela?': NGT issues notice to UP government
1 month ago

'Open defecation along the banks of Ganga during Kumbh Mela?': NGT issues notice to UP government

New Indian Express  

The National Green Tribunal recently issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over allegations that inadequate sanitation facilities at the Maha Kumbh Mela have led to open defecation along the banks of Ganga river. The notices were also issued to Prayagraj Mela Authority and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board after an application was filed by one Nipun Bhushan seeking …

UP government quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh
1 month ago

UP government quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as alkaline water." The UP government release was in reference to the Central Pollution Control Board data flagging doubts on the Ganga water quality at …

Sangam water fit for ritual drinking, bathing: Yogi
1 month ago

Sangam water fit for ritual drinking, bathing: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday asserted the water at the Sangam in Prayagraj is fit for both ritual drinking and bathing. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath His statement comes days after a Central Pollution Control Board report said the river water quality was not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing with respect to fecal coliform at all the …

UPPCB contradicts CPCB report, says Sangam water fit for bathing
1 month ago

UPPCB contradicts CPCB report, says Sangam water fit for bathing

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The UP Pollution Control Board on Wednesday submitted a fresh report on the water quality at the Sangam in Prayagraj, claiming it fit for bathing, in contradiction of the Central Pollution Control Board report that raised a red flag citing presence of high level of fecal coliform, suggestive of the presence of sewage. The green tribunal also directed the …

Sangam water fit to bathe in, even drink, insists Yogi Adityanath
1 month ago

Sangam water fit to bathe in, even drink, insists Yogi Adityanath

Hindustan Times  

The water at the Sangam site is fit for both bathing and ritual drinking, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, dismissing reports by India’s pollution watchdog that warned earlier this week of high faecal matter contamination at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Speaking in the assembly, Adityanath said reports of severe contamination of Maha Kumbh water were …

Maha Kumbh 2025: NGT pulls up UPPCB for inadequate info on high faecal coliform bacteria levels
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1 month ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: NGT pulls up UPPCB for inadequate info on high faecal coliform bacteria levels

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board for not submitting adequate information to the court, including on faecal coliform levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. As per a Central Pollution Control Board report submitted to the NGT earlier this month, there are high levels of …

Maha Kumbh: Sangam water ‘unsafe’ due to high BOD level, CPCB drops fresh report after faecal bacteria findings
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: Sangam water ‘unsafe’ due to high BOD level, CPCB drops fresh report after faecal bacteria findings

Hindustan Times  

The water in the Ganga at Triveni Sangam, the river's meeting point with the Yamuna and the holy Saraswati rivers in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, is currently ‘unsafe' for bathing, as it exceeds the prescribed limit for biological oxygen demand, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. While a higher BOD level indicates more organic content in the water, river water …

'Suitable for holy sip': Yogi Adityanath rejects reports of faecal bacteria in Mahakumbh waters
1 month ago

'Suitable for holy sip': Yogi Adityanath rejects reports of faecal bacteria in Mahakumbh waters

Firstpost  

Dismissing the report and concerns raised by opposition parties, CM Adityanath slammed ‘fake’ narrative against Sanatan Dharma, Maa Ganga, India and the Mahakumbh Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed Wednesday that the water quality at Prayagraj, where the world’s largest religious festival is currently underway, was fit for taking the holy bath as well as drinking. His remarks came …

'Suitable for holy sip': Yogi Adityanath rejects reports of faecal bacteria in Mahakumbh waters
1 month ago

'Suitable for holy sip': Yogi Adityanath rejects reports of faecal bacteria in Mahakumbh waters

Firstpost  

Dismissing the report and concerns raised by opposition parties, CM Adityanath slammed ‘fake’ narrative against Sanatan Dharma, Maa Ganga, India and the Mahakumbh Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. News18 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed Wednesday that the water quality at Prayagraj, where the world’s largest religious festival is currently underway, was fit for taking the holy bath as …

High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip
1 month ago

High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, a report by …

How polluted is Sangam? CPCB data flags ALARMING level of faecal coliform; Yogi denies, says water ‘fit to take dip’
1 month ago

How polluted is Sangam? CPCB data flags ALARMING level of faecal coliform; Yogi denies, says water ‘fit to take dip’

Live Mint  

How polluted is Sangam? On January 29, Yamuna river near the old Naini Bridge recorded 13000MPN/100ml while on January 24, the Ganga river near the Deeha Ghat recorded 17000 MPN, while near Lord Curzon bridge, it recorded 13000 MPN. Shocking numbers were reported on January 20, when the Ganga near Sangam recorded 49,000 MPN of faecal coliform, while the Yamuna …

'Sangam water fit for drinking': UP CM Yogi calls faecal bacteria report ‘propaganda’ to malign Maha Kumbh
1 month ago

'Sangam water fit for drinking': UP CM Yogi calls faecal bacteria report ‘propaganda’ to malign Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that making baseless allegations or circulating “fake videos” against Sanatan Dharma, “Maa Ganga, India or the Maha Kumbh” is like playing with the faith of the crores of people who have taken a holy dip at the ongoing Mela in Prayagraj. CM Yogi Adityanath also said that Sangam water is fit …

High levels of faecal bacteria in Maha Kumbh’s Sangam waters: Is it safe to take a dip?
1 month ago

High levels of faecal bacteria in Maha Kumbh’s Sangam waters: Is it safe to take a dip?

Firstpost  

A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board has revealed alarmingly high levels of faecal coliform bacteria in the Ganga waters in Prayagraj, where millions are gathering to take a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The presence of these bacteria indicates a warning sign of possible contamination and is linked to various health issues including diarrhoea, vomiting, …

High levels of faecal bacteria in Maha Kumbh’s Sangam waters: Is it safe to take a dip?
1 month ago

High levels of faecal bacteria in Maha Kumbh’s Sangam waters: Is it safe to take a dip?

Firstpost  

A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board has revealed alarmingly high levels of faecal coliform bacteria in the Ganga waters in Prayagraj, where millions are gathering to take a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The presence of these bacteria indicates a warning sign of possible contamination and is linked to various health issues including diarrhoea, vomiting, …

High Levels Of 'Faecal' Bacteria In River Water At Prayagraj Maha Kumbh : CPCB Tells NGT
1 month ago

High Levels Of 'Faecal' Bacteria In River Water At Prayagraj Maha Kumbh : CPCB Tells NGT

Live Law  

The Central Pollution Control Board has filed a report before the National Green Tribunal's Principal Bench revealing concerning findings regarding the river water quality at Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. It reported that high levels of faecal coliform were found in its river water testing at locations where people from across the nation are taking a dip during …

Sangam water fit for drinking: Yogi Adityanath rejects faecal bacteria report
1 month ago

Sangam water fit for drinking: Yogi Adityanath rejects faecal bacteria report

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the water quality at Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh was fit to take a dip and perform aachman and slammed the opposition for spreading propaganda that it was unfit for bathing. Speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Adityanath said over 56.25 crore devotees have already taken a holy dip during the Maha …

Not just high faecal coliform, Ganga water at Sangam in Prayagraj has high BOD levels too: Govt data
1 month ago

Not just high faecal coliform, Ganga water at Sangam in Prayagraj has high BOD levels too: Govt data

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Ganga water at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed limit for biological oxygen demand, a key parameter to determine water quality, according to government data. River water is considered fit for bathing …

Sangam water fit for dip: CM Yogi alleges propaganda to malign Mahakumbh after faecal bacteria report
1 month ago

Sangam water fit for dip: CM Yogi alleges propaganda to malign Mahakumbh after faecal bacteria report

India TV News  

Sangam water fit for dip: CM Yogi alleges propaganda to malign Mahakumbh after faecal bacteria report Sangam water fit for dip: CM Yogi alleges propaganda to malign Maha Kumbh after faecal bacteria report Amid reports of faecal bacteria in Prayagraj waters, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Sangam water is fit for dip and alleged that it is …

Maha Kumbh water quality: NGT raps, UPPCB apologises, submits action taken report
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh water quality: NGT raps, UPPCB apologises, submits action taken report

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A day after being reprimanded by the National Green Tribunal for delay in submitting action taken report on maintaining water quality in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh, the UP Pollution Control Board tendered unconditional apology on Tuesday along with the report. “River water quality was not conforming with the primary water quality for bathing with respect to fecal coliform at …

How big a health hazard is Sangam water with high level of faecal coliform
1 month, 1 week ago

How big a health hazard is Sangam water with high level of faecal coliform

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal has raised concerns over high faecal coliform bacteria levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj as millions are taking a dip at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh. "The strength of faecal matter in sewage is monitored by coliform counts, a water quality parameter that acts as an indicator of pathogens that most commonly …

Mahakumbh: High faecal bacteria levels in Prayagraj river water, fails bathing standards, says Pollution Control Board
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: High faecal bacteria levels in Prayagraj river water, fails bathing standards, says Pollution Control Board

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The National Green Tribunal has summoned Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board officials to appear virtually before the Tribunal for failing to submit the ‘action taken report ’ on improving the water quality in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh-2025. Notably, the NGT principal bench had directed both the Central Pollution Control Board and the UPPCB on December 24, 2024 to take water …

Mahakumbh water quality:NGT summons UPPCB officials for not submitting report
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh water quality:NGT summons UPPCB officials for not submitting report

Hindustan Times  

: The National Green Tribunal has summoned Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board officials as the latter failed to file the ‘action taken report’ on improving the water quality in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh-2025 The principal bench of the NGT had on December 23, 2024 directed both the CPCB and the UPPCB to take water samples, display the result on their …

High levels of microbes from human, animal excreta found in river water at Maha Kumbh: report
1 month, 1 week ago

High levels of microbes from human, animal excreta found in river water at Maha Kumbh: report

The Hindu  

High levels of faecal coliform were found in river water in which people took holy dip during Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh, according to a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal by the Central Pollution Control Board. Huge number of people taking bath at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh Mela in river, including on auspicious bathing days, eventually …

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water fails bathing quality standards, CPCB finds high faecal coliform levels
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water fails bathing quality standards, CPCB finds high faecal coliform levels

Hindustan Times  

The Central Pollution Control Board informed the National Green Tribunal in a report that faecal coliform levels in river water along various locations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh Mela were not meeting bathing quality standards. The submission assumes significance as crores of devotees continue to flock to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela …

High level of faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj as millions take Kumbh dip
1 month, 1 week ago

High level of faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj as millions take Kumbh dip

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal has raised concerns about high levels of faecal bacteria in the Ganga at Prayagraj, following a report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board. The tribunal had previously ordered the UPPCB to submit a detailed compliance report, but the board only provided water test results showing high faecal contamination. The ongoing monitoring and treatment of sewage …

Ganga water unsafe even for bathing, says Bihar govt report on river pollution
1 year ago

Ganga water unsafe even for bathing, says Bihar govt report on river pollution

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Almost all major rivers passing through Bihar are unsafe even for bathing, revealed the annual survey report on health of rivers recently tabled by the Bihar State Pollution Control Board in the state legislature. The report, based on sample checks at 98 points of several rivers including Ganga, Sone and Kosi in 27 districts showed excessive presence of faecal …

Kottayam: Coliform presence in Pamba river increases
6 years, 3 months ago

Kottayam: Coliform presence in Pamba river increases

Deccan Chronicle  

Kottayam: The coliform presence in the Pamba river has increased beyond permissible limits, but the Pollution Control Board says that doesn't prevent the pilgrims taking a bath. The coliform count at various points the Pollution Control Board recorded on December 11 are Kochumpamba - 400, Kakkiyar - 1400, Triveni - 2200, Arattukadavu - 5200, Pamba - 7200 and Njunganar - …

Jairam Ramesh loses sanitation after an eventful stint
12 years, 4 months ago

Jairam Ramesh loses sanitation after an eventful stint

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 28: Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, who brought sanitation issue into limelight by launching nationwide campaign to end open defecation—often attracting controversies with his comments including the one on temple and toilets, was today stripped of the department. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has allocated the Drinking Water and Sanitation portfolio to Bharatsin Solanki with Independent charge.Ramesh, who …

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