Ganga River
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SDRF team rescues 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees from possible mishap at Ganga
India | Aug 08, 2026, 06:37 PM ISTThe SDRF team members unleashed courage to save 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees during their holy pilgrimage. The devotees slipped and were caught in the strong waves of the river Ganga, but were rescued by the team.
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Varanasi: 14 arrested after biryani iftar party on boat in Ganga; AIMIM claims 'hatred for Muslims'
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 18, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTA controversy broke out in Varanasi after a viral video showed an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga River, leading to the arrest of 14 Muslim youths. Police took action following complaints that non-vegetarian food was served and claims of hurting religious sentiments.
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Woman takes holy dip in river Ganga wearing bikini; sparks outrage online | Video
offbeat | Oct 22, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTA video showing a foreign tourist taking a dip in the Ganga wearing a bikini near Rishikesh’s famous Lakshman Jhula has gone viral, dividing opinions online.
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Flood threat looms over Varanasi: Ganga River flows above danger mark, ghats submerged
India | Aug 02, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTThe iconic Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat has been shifted to rooftops, as the steps of the ghat are entirely submerged. Likewise, cremation ceremonies at Manikarnika Ghat are now taking place on elevated platforms and rooftops, since the ghat remains underwater.
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VIDEO: Arjuna awardee Deepak Hooda saved from drowning in Ganga river in Haridwar
India | Jul 23, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTOnlookers who were with Hooda quickly raised an alarm after noticing him struggling in the river. Responding swiftly, personnel from the 40th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached the spot and saved the athlete.
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Varanasi: Temples Submerged Due to Rise in the Water Levels of Ganga River
News | Jul 08, 2025, 02:35 PM ISTVaranasi: Temples were submerged due to the rising water level of Ganga River. As of now, cremation activities have been shifted to rooftops at the Manikarnika Ghat as all the platforms are now under water.
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76 schools in Patna to remain shut till THIS date as Ganga continues to flow above danger mark
Education | Sep 24, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTThe Ganga River is flowing above the danger level in Bihar's capital Patna. The flood-like situation has prompted the district administration to extend the closure of schools till September 26.
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Nearly 10 lakh people hit as flood-like situation engulfs Bihar, CM Nitish visits affected areas
Bihar | Sep 21, 2024, 09:11 PM ISTThe water level in all the five major rivers in Bihar is rising due to which flood-like situations have developed in almost 12 districts. CM Nitish Kumar has directed officials to remain alert. He also visited relief camps and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.
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Yogi Adityanath says Gyanvapi Mosque is actually 'Lord Shiva temple', courts controversy
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 14, 2024, 04:54 PM ISTDuring an event in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the Gyanvapi site's religious significance, stating it is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, not a mosque. He described it as 'Sakshat Vishwanath' and criticised misrepresentations of its identity.
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Kolkata rape-murder: 'People will immerse Mamata in Ganga River,' says Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata | Aug 26, 2024, 08:18 AM ISTUnion Minister and state BJP chief Sukanata Majumdar called for an investigation into Mamata Banerjee in connection with the Kolkata rape and murder case.
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Bihar: Government engineer falls in Ganga river during embankment inspection, later rescued | VIDEO
Bihar | Aug 24, 2024, 08:11 PM ISTBihar news: The embankment was breached by river water on August 20, causing a flood in Karari Teentanga, Budhchak and other surrounding areas in the Gopalpur division of Bhagalpur.
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Another big quake to hit Earth? Massive tremor 2,500 years ago could have changed Ganga's course
India | Jun 18, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTA powerful earthquake 2500 years ago, with a magnitude between 7 and 8, dramatically altered the Ganga River's course, potentially affecting up to 140 million people, according to a new study in Nature Communications.
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Ganga Dussehra 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, history, significance, rituals and more
Lifestyle | Jun 15, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTGanga Dussehra, also known as Gangavataran, is a significant Hindu festival that marks the holy descent of the River Ganges from heaven to earth. Devotees commemorate this occasion with piety and reverence, seeking blessings for prosperity and liberation.
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Bihar: Two go missing after boat capsises in Ganga river
Bihar | May 19, 2024, 03:52 PM ISTA boat capsises in river Ganga in Bihar's Maner in the early hours of Sunday (May 19). Almost 12 people were present on the boat. While two go missing, rest of them managed to swim to the bank.
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Union Cabinet approves construction of new 4.5 km long bridge on Ganga river in Bihar | DETAILS
India | Dec 27, 2023, 05:01 PM ISTThe project is estimated to cost Rs 3,064.45 crore, including 2233.81 crore for civil construction. The bridge will facilitate easier and faster travel, which will advance the state's overall development, particularly in north Bihar.
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Bihar: Hut near banks of Ganga River washes away in Bhagalpur | VIDEO
Bihar | Aug 25, 2023, 01:04 PM ISTA hut near the banks of the Ganga River got washed away due to soil erosion in Naugachhia of Bhagalpur district.
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Patna: 4 youths drown in Ganga; SDRF continues search for more bodies
India | May 22, 2022, 07:49 PM ISTThe State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team reached the site and retrieved the bodies of the four deceased people while looking for the other two.
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Ganga Connect exhibition in United Kingdom invites Indian diaspora to restore, conserve holy river
World | Nov 14, 2021, 09:30 AM ISTIn a press release, NMCG said the exhibition offers a clear and deep understanding of the size, magnitude and complexity of the Ganga river ecosystem.
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Ganga continues to be flooded in Bihar, Brahmaputra becoming concern
India | Aug 15, 2021, 11:58 PM ISTThe main Ganga stem is flowing in severe flood situations in Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) to Murshidabad (West Bengal) districts. From Ghazipur to Ballia (UP), the river is in falling to steady state, whereas from Patna and downstream, it is flowing with a rising trend.
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Ganga rises above danger level in Patna, ghats submerged
India | Aug 07, 2021, 01:20 PM ISTFollowing excessive rainfall, residents of the area expressed their concern over the situation.