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Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam
6 days, 16 hours ago

Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam

New Indian Express  

In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species. The tagging was made possible by advancements in technology – the lightweight tags emit signals compatible with Argos satellite systems even with limited surfacing time. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …

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How a hydropower project threatens the wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh
1 year, 2 months ago

How a hydropower project threatens the wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 19, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ In 2012, the 1,750-megawatt Lower Demwe hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh received a highly contentious wildlife clearance. It will directly impact the Ganges river dolphin, at least two critically endangered bird species, the Bengal florican, and the white-bellied heron and also impact Parshuram Kund, a Hindu pilgrimage site. Highlights …

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UN recognises Ganges project among 10 initiatives restoring natural world
2 years ago

UN recognises Ganges project among 10 initiatives restoring natural world

Firstpost  

Together, the 10 flagships aim to restore more than 68 million hectares – an area bigger than Myanmar, France or Somalia – and create nearly 15 million jobs, the UN said Montreal: A project that aims to improve the health of the Ganges, India’s holy river, is among 10 “ground-breaking” efforts recognised from around the globe by the United Nations …

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No new hydel projects were given permission in Upper Ganges region in last 6 years, says Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

No new hydel projects were given permission in Upper Ganges region in last 6 years, says Prakash Javadekar

Hindustan Times  

The government has not given permission to any new hydroelectric project in the Upper Ganges region in the last six years, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told Rajya Sabha on Monday. To a question, the minister clarified that the Chamoli disaster happened due to a glacier fall that led to flooding in the region killing many people, and was not caused …

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Tracing the Ganga's intricate waterweb
3 years, 10 months ago

Tracing the Ganga's intricate waterweb

The Hindu  

Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park. Dhauli Ganga, which merges with Alaknanda, is one of the several tributaries of the Ganga, as the holy river flows down from the Himalayas and snakes its way through the plains. Sunday's …

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