India begins recounting its dolphins, expands scope
The first Census had found 6,327 riverine dolphins in the country
The first Census had found 6,327 riverine dolphins in the country
He said they witnessed the overall development of Kashi. Since the completion of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Kashi alone has contributed Rs 1.3 lakh crore to the country's GDP. New employment opportunities have been created here, CM disclosed.
After the successful Paush Purnima snan, in which over 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip, the Mela administration has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Makar Sankranti Snan.
The government has decided that 900 rafting guides across the state would be provided training to enhance their technical proficiency in first-aid and CPR as a plan is afoot to raise their working age from present 50 to 60 years.
Dev Deepavali marks the day when the gods are believed to descend to Earth to celebrate Diwali, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
A 27-year-old woman preparing for the UPSC examination allegedly jumped into the Ganga River from the Ganga Barrage in Bijnor on Monday morning. Search operations are underway to locate her.
As many as seven people were killed when the car they were returning home in skidded off the road and fell into a nullah on the outskirts of Jaipur on the Tonk Jaipur Highway.
The Mahakumbh may be over, but the questions and debates surrounding it are yet to end. There are questions such as if a holy dip actually washes away all your sins and takes you along the path to heaven straight away, let alone giving you immortality.
At the beginning of the fair, more than 150 pairs of Indian skimmers arrived, a species that typically lays eggs from December to late February or early March.
The Ganga river water in Haridwar was found to be in 'B' category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing, said Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board on Wednesday.
