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  Woman takes holy dip in river Ganga wearing bikini; sparks outrage online | Video

  October 22, 2025 14:44 IST

  A 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 | August 02, 2025 19:03 IST

  The 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 | July 23, 2025 23:41 IST

  Onlookers 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 | July 08, 2025 14:35 IST

  Varanasi: 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 | September 24, 2024 8:08 IST

  The 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 | September 21, 2024 21:11 IST

  The 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 | September 14, 2024 16:54 IST

  During 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

  August 26, 2024 8:18 IST

  Union 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 | August 24, 2024 20:11 IST

  Bihar 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 | June 18, 2024 13:12 IST

  A 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 | June 15, 2024 14:51 IST

  Ganga 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 15:52 IST

  A 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 | December 27, 2023 17:01 IST

  The 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 | August 25, 2023 13:04 IST

  A 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 19:49 IST

  The 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 | November 14, 2021 9:30 IST

  In 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 | August 15, 2021 23:58 IST

  The 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 | August 07, 2021 13:20 IST

  Following excessive rainfall, residents of the area expressed their concern over the situation.

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  Water level of Ganga River rises above danger level in Patna

  News | August 03, 2021 18:40 IST

  The water level of the Ganga River has risen above danger level mark in Patna due to heavy rainfall. Several ghats have submerged. "There is fear that the rising level of Ganga and other rivers might pose a threat to Patna.

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  Three men drown in river Ganga at Rishikesh

  India | July 11, 2021 13:01 IST

  Five people were visiting Rishikesh when they decided to take a dip in the river on Saturday evening.