UP emerges as the ‘anchor state’ of Namami Gange mission
Once synonymous with pollution, untreated sewage discharge, and deteriorating water quality, the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is now scripting a new story of ecological revival.
Once synonymous with pollution, untreated sewage discharge, and deteriorating water quality, the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is now scripting a new story of ecological revival.
Uttarakhand tourism took a big leap on Monday as the state witnessed its first seaplane landing on the Ganga River, paving the way for future air connectivity to other water bodies across the state.
Arun Dubey, a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) worker and a resident of Mirzapur, said he currently lives in Pune and has been associated with the Pawar family for a long time.
On Wednesday, the second day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS)-4.0, a group of students from Tamil Nadu arrived at Hanuman Ghat here.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approved a proposal to establish the state’s first Dolphin Sanctuary along the Ganga in Sahibganj, marking a significant step in river wildlife conservation.
Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Mahakumbh 2025, the event drew pilgrims from across the country.
As the Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on Monday, the holy city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh saw an influx of foreign tourists eager to witness the spiritual grandeur of this revered Hindu festival.
As Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the religious festivities can be witnessed in the region and across the Sangam (confluence of Ganga and Yamuna).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the upcoming Maha Kumbh as the "Maha Kumbh of unity" and urged people to participate in the mega event with a resolve to remove the feeling of division and hatred in the society.
Rajendra Singh, fondly called "Paani Baba" (waterman), is an acclaimed water conservationist. He is credited with bringing back water adequacy to villages, apart from fighting against illegal mining and taking up the cause of clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
