Ganga

Six more bodies found floating in Ganga in UP's Fatehpur

Six more bodies of suspected COVID-19 victims were found floating in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Monday.

Monday, May 31, 2021 3:22 PM

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over corpses being found buried near Ganga

Amid reports of corpses being buried in the sand on the banks of the Ganga, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the Centre and said th...

Thursday, May 20, 2021 1:53 PM

Human corpses float, pile up at Ganga bank, this time in Uttar Pradesh

A day after bodies of suspected Covid patients washed up on banks of Ganga in Bihar's Buxar, some unidentified corpses were found floating in the Ghaz...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:18 PM

Bihar: 9 die as pick-up van falls into river in Patna

At least nine people died when a pick-up van carrying them fell from a pontoon bridge into river Ganga in Patna's Danapur locality on Friday morning,...

Friday, April 23, 2021 1:46 PM

Basant Panchami 2021: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami is being celebrated across the nation on Tuesday with religious fervour and traditional gaiety.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:40 AM

Kumbh Mela 2021: Over 7 lakh devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Haridwar

Marking the beginning of the auspicious Kumbh Mela, over 7 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the bank of river Ganga in Haridwar, said the Information...

Friday, January 15, 2021 12:34 PM

Lockdown: Health of River Ganga improves

The health of Ganga River has seen significant improvement since enforcement of the nationwide lockdown that has led to reduction in dumping of indust...

Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:53 PM

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga at Varanasi on Maghi Purnima

Devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga here on the auspicious occasion of Maghi Purnima on Sunday morning.

Sunday, February 9, 2020 11:40 AM

UP: Low-lying areas near Triveni Sangam partially submerged in rainwater

Several residential buildings in the vicinity of Triveni Sangam have partially submerged due to rise in the water level of river Ganga and Yamuna.

Monday, September 30, 2019 2:25 PM

Prayagraj: City faces flood-like situation as heavy rainfall swells river Ganga

Due to relentless rains, Sangham Ghat here is facing a flood-like situation as the water level of river Ganga has increased.

Saturday, July 13, 2019 11:54 AM

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Lakshman Jhula, the iconic suspension bridge across the Ganga in Rishikesh, was closed to traffic Friday as experts feel it can not sustain more load.

Friday, July 12, 2019 5:33 PM

UP: Two feared drowned in Ganga river

Two men were feared to have drowned in Ganga river on Friday morning.

Friday, May 31, 2019 2:42 PM

Varanasi: Devotees gather to celebrate 'Ganga Saptami'

Celebrations are in full swing on the occasion of Ganga Saptami with chants echoing at the 'Kashi k Dashami ghat' on Saturday.

Saturday, May 11, 2019 3:10 PM

President Kovind offers prayer at Kumbh

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday offered prayers on the banks of River Ganga during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagra.

Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:46 PM

Kumbh Mela starts with Shahi Snan in UP

Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:41 AM

Bachendri Pal: 'Mission Gange' removes 55 tons of waste

Over 55 tons of garbage and waste were removed from the Ganga by a 40-member team during its month-long expedition in the river, said its leader Evere...

Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:05 PM

Patna: Five dead after boat capsizes in Ganga

Five people died after a boat carrying 15 people capsized in river Ganga in Patna's Fatuha on Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 3:44 PM

PM Modi to flag off train link to Vadodara during two-day Varanasi visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his constituency, Varanasi, and will flag off a direct train service to Vadodara.

Friday, September 22, 2017 11:29 AM