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Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India
5 days, 14 hours ago

Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A team of wildlife conservationists tagged the almost-blind Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Vishnupriya Kolipakam, WII’s project investigator said the tagging was a significant advancement in understanding the ecological needs of river dolphins, which will help conserve critical habitats within these vast river ecosystems. Wildlife experts said ensuring the well-being of the Ganges river dolphin is crucial …

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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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Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela; preparations for one of the largest Hindu festivals underway: See pics
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela; preparations for one of the largest Hindu festivals underway: See pics

Hindustan Times  

Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela; preparations for one of the largest Hindu festivals underway: See pics Maha Kumbh Mela is the largest human gathering with over 400 million people attending. The authorities already started preparing the site.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Maha Kumbh Mela is in 2025, between Jan 13 and Feb …

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An Indian state prepares for a Hindu festival that’s the largest such gathering on Earth
2 weeks, 3 days ago

An Indian state prepares for a Hindu festival that’s the largest such gathering on Earth

Associated Press  

PRAYAGRAJ, India — Hindus venerate rivers, and none more so than the Ganges. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Workers repair a boat next to a pile of interlocking plastic cubes meant for building a floating jetty on the Ganges river in preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s …

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Part of under-construction bridge over Ganges collapses in Bihar
4 months, 1 week ago

Part of under-construction bridge over Ganges collapses in Bihar

The Hindu  

A portion of an under-construction bridge in Bihar, which was being "dismantled", crashed into the river Ganges river on Saturday, officials said. However, when contacted, Khagaria District Magistrate Amit Kumar Pandey asserted that "the entire structure of the under-construction bridge has been deemed to be faulty and it is being dismantled by the contractor as per direction of the Patna …

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Earthquake 2,500 years ago abruptly changed Ganga river’s course
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake 2,500 years ago abruptly changed Ganga river’s course

The Hindu  

In 2018, geochronologist Elizabeth Chamberlain, an assistant professor at the Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, and her team were in Bangladesh to study the movement of river channels in the Ganga delta. They were exploring an almost 2-km-wide “paleochannel” — a well-preserved mud and sand archive of the river’s ancient course — about 45 km to the south of the …

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Happy Ganga Dussehra 2024: Wishes, messages, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share
6 months, 1 week ago

Happy Ganga Dussehra 2024: Wishes, messages, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share

India TV News  

Ganga Dussehra, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the descent of the sacred river Ganga from heaven to earth. Ganga Dussehra 2024: Wishes May the holy waters of Ganga wash away your sorrows and bring you peace, prosperity, and happiness. Ganga Dussehra 2024: Messages As we celebrate Ganga Dussehra, let's take a moment to honor the sacred river that sustains life …

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Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule

NPR  

Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule Enlarge this image toggle caption Diaa Hadid/NPR Diaa Hadid/NPR VARANASI, India — Hindu priests stand on the banks of the Ganges, performing an evening prayer to the river. The ruling BJP is showing signs of worry Listen · 3:38 3:38 Analysts say Modi will likely be …

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Islamophobia and India’s election: Rising Hindu nationalism leaves Muslims fearful in India’s holy city
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Islamophobia and India’s election: Rising Hindu nationalism leaves Muslims fearful in India’s holy city

CNN  

Varanasi, India CNN — The sun glistens on the Ganges as Hindu devotees bathe in the holy river’s waters, and the Muslim call to prayer reverberates through the dusty air. But we are hopeless.” Varanasi lies on the Ganges, the most sacred river in Hinduism John Mees/CNN ‘We hide our names’ Modi’s BJP has its roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak …

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‘Children of the Ganges’ - the boatmen of India’s Varanasi
8 months ago

‘Children of the Ganges’ - the boatmen of India’s Varanasi

Al Jazeera  

Varanasi, India - “Hum paani ke jeev hain. Sahni belongs to Varanasi’s community of approximately 8,000 mallah, the boatmen whose lives are deeply intertwined with the Ganges - a river considered sacred in India and which they hold in profound reverence. Varanasi has long fascinated historians, anthropologists, artists and storytellers and is often celebrated as one of the world’s oldest …

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Ganges, Brahmaputra among major South Asian river basins to feel impact of climate change: Report
9 months ago

Ganges, Brahmaputra among major South Asian river basins to feel impact of climate change: Report

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The alarming impact of climate change will be felt on South Asia's major river basins, including the Ganges, Indus and the Brahmaputra, according to a new report. The scale of climate change impacts in the Indus basin is overwhelming, undermining food security, livelihoods and water security, the report said. While currently there are no major water diversions in …

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Prince Charles's aristocratic young wingman was asked to protect him from the bullies at Gordonstoun. But he wound up a corpse - on a funeral pyre by the River Ganges
10 months, 1 week ago

Prince Charles's aristocratic young wingman was asked to protect him from the bullies at Gordonstoun. But he wound up a corpse - on a funeral pyre by the River Ganges

Daily Mail  

He was Charles's trusted wingman, a princely cousin parachuted into the hated Gordonstoun school to protect the newly-arrived future king from bullies and sneaks. Tall, gangling Prince Welf of Hanover was Charles's first-cousin – the son of Prince Philip's sister Sophie, who'd married Prince George of Hanover. They are the children of Princess Sophia, sister of the late Duke of …

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19 dolphins rescued alive from canals of Ganga-Ghagra basin, says study
1 year, 2 months ago

19 dolphins rescued alive from canals of Ganga-Ghagra basin, says study

The Hindu  

A recent publication by scientists and researchers has revealed that 19 Gangetic river dolphins had been rescued from the irrigation canals of the Ganga-Ghagra basin in Uttar Pradesh between 2013 and 2020. The publication titled ‘Rescuing Ganges river dolphins from irrigation canals in Uttar Pradesh, North India, 2013–2020‘ not only highlights the capture and relocation methods but also describes the …

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India’s protesting wrestlers postpone tossing medals into Ganges
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s protesting wrestlers postpone tossing medals into Ganges

Al Jazeera  

Athletes protesting against alleged sexual harassment by a top official threatened to throw their medals in the river in the temple town of Haridwar. India’s top wrestlers have agreed to postpone plans to toss their medals into the river Ganges as they demand the arrest of the head of the Wrestling Federation of India over sexual harassment allegations. “We will …

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A guide to the best sightseeing attractions in Haridwar
1 year, 11 months ago

A guide to the best sightseeing attractions in Haridwar

Hindustan Times  

Haridwar, known as the gateway to the gods, is a religious city in Uttarakhand, India. The ghat is a popular spot for evening aarti and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Haridwar. Mansa Devi Temple: The Mansa Devi Temple is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. Chandi Devi Temple: The Chandi Devi Temple is a popular Hindu …

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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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The vegan leather made from India’s waste flowers
2 years ago

The vegan leather made from India’s waste flowers

BBC  

The vegan leather made from India’s waste flowers Sushmita Pathak A woman at the Phool factory in Kanpur separates the petals from the stalk of waste flowers sourced from temples in the city An Indian start-up has found an unusual use for the tonnes of flowers which clog the Ganges: turning them into vegan leather. I want to make animal …

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Viral Video: 70-year-old woman takes leap of faith from Haridwar bridge. What happened next will SHOCK you
2 years, 5 months ago

Viral Video: 70-year-old woman takes leap of faith from Haridwar bridge. What happened next will SHOCK you

India TV News  

A video of a 70-year-old woman doing a nerve-biting stunt at the Haridwar bridge is going viral on social media platforms. But the viral video is not just another dip into the river by a devotee but it is of an elderly woman who from a considerable height jumped into the fast-flowing river from the bridge of Har ki Pauri …

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No information on number of Covid bodies dumped in Ganges, govt tells Rajya Sabha
2 years, 10 months ago

No information on number of Covid bodies dumped in Ganges, govt tells Rajya Sabha

India Today  

The sight of dead bodies floating in River Ganges had shocked the nation during the peak of second Covid-19 wave in India. Answering a question asked by TMC MP Derek O'Brien, Jal Shakti Ministry said that 'information regarding number of Covid-19 related dead bodies estimated to have been dumped in the River Ganges is not available'. "The incidents of “unclaimed/ …

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'CM was missing during Covid crisis': Priyanka Gandhi blames Adityanath for floating bodies in Ganges
2 years, 10 months ago

'CM was missing during Covid crisis': Priyanka Gandhi blames Adityanath for floating bodies in Ganges

India Today  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Monday blamed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for high death toll in the state during the peak of second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in April, last year. Speaking to India Today during door-to-door campaign in Noida, Priyanka Gandhi said that the chief minister was missing in action during the peak of pandemic. Uttar …

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Thousands of Hindus take holy dip in India, defying COVID surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Thousands of Hindus take holy dip in India, defying COVID surge

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands bathe in the frigid waters of the Ganges river in northern India despite rising COVID-19 infections. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu worshippers have gathered on the banks of India’s Ganges river for a holy dip despite a 30-fold rise in coronavirus cases in the past month. “But the saints and a large number of people were bent …

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A million set to throng Ganges for holy dip despite Covid-19 surge
2 years, 11 months ago

A million set to throng Ganges for holy dip despite Covid-19 surge

Live Mint  

Nearly one million Hindu worshippers are expected to gather on the banks of the Ganges river this Friday and Saturday for a holy bathe despite galloping COVID-19 infections across the country, an official told Reuters on Tuesday. We are trying to implement all COVID protocols," Bankim Chandra Hazra, a West Bengal minister in charge of organising the festival known as …

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A million set to throng India’s Ganges for holy dip despite COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

A million set to throng India’s Ganges for holy dip despite COVID

Al Jazeera  

Nearly one million Hindu worshippers are expected to gather on the banks of the river for yearly pilgrimage in the state reporting the second-highest number of cases. Nearly one million Hindu worshippers are expected to gather on the banks of the Ganges River this Friday and Saturday for a holy bath despite rising COVID-19 infections across the country, an official …

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COVID Affected Dead Bodies Found At The Shore Of River Ganges: PIL Filed In Patna High Court Seeks SIT Probe
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID Affected Dead Bodies Found At The Shore Of River Ganges: PIL Filed In Patna High Court Seeks SIT Probe

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation petition has filed before the Patna High Court seeking immediate constitution a Special Investigating Team to investigate and submit its report to the High Court on the issue of the dead bodies found at the shore of river Ganges in Buxar district of the state. Averments in the plea The plea states that these incidents in …

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