Ganga
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Spitting in Ganga could land you in jail for three days
India | June 11, 2014 8:17 ISTNew Delhi: All those spitting or throwing garbage in river Ganga beware! The union water resources ministry is reportedly mulling over a proposal to make it a punishable offence including fine and imprisonment.As per the
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Existence of Ganga in danger, claims Environment Scientist
India | June 08, 2014 13:27 ISTNew Delhi: The existence of Ganga is in danger and the pollution of the river is a secondary issue, a renowned environment scientist has said and urged the NDA government to launch a "Save Ganga"
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Ganga rejuvenation roadmap to be prepared in one month
India | June 07, 2014 9:15 ISTNew Delhi: As part of plans for Ganga's rejuvenation, transport of passengers and goods between Varanasi and Hooghly on the Hindu holy river is being contemplated, an official statement said on Friday.Road Transport, Highways and
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Varanasi holds prayers for Modi's success
India | May 26, 2014 14:42 ISTVaranasi: The crowning ceremony of Narendra Modi will be held in Delhi today and Varanasi is not un-touched by this mega event.BJP organized prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat here for Modi's success where 11 priests performed
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Meet Ravindra Jadeja's new found love
Cricket | July 29, 2014 8:28 ISTNew Delhi: The most talked about all rounder in the present Indian cricket team seem to have found a new love interest. He recently posted some pictures in his twitter account.The dashing young cricketer who
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Know why Ganga, Yamuna are among world's top 10 most polluted rivers
India | October 09, 2013 6:33 ISTNew Delhi: River, one of the most powerful forces of nature, has been revered the world over since the ancient past. These massive freshwater bodies have always been an excellent source of water and food.
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Two dead, 3 missing as boat sinks in swollen Ganga
India | September 08, 2013 13:25 ISTKatihar (Bihar): Two persons, including a woman, drowned while three others went missing when a country-made boat capsized in swollen Ganga in Bihar's Katihar district yesterday, police said.At least 12 persons were on board the
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Bihar flood toll mounts to 201
India | September 08, 2013 22:04 ISTPatna: Over 200 people have died and 6.9 million displaced as the flood situation remained grim in Bihar due to spate in various rivers.Altogether 201 people have died since June 15 and 6.9 million others
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Army called in to repair breach, as Ganga flood water enters Allahabad
India | August 25, 2013 18:21 ISTAllahabad: The Bakshi embankment was breached today and flood water from the swirling Ganga entered the city submerging a sewage treatment plant and many houses.Army engineers were called in to plug the breach.The Ganga in
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Additional water from Ganga to augment supply in Noida
India | July 18, 2013 6:54 ISTNoida, July 18: Residents of Noida will by the end of this year receive additional water from the Ganga to counter the poor supply situation in the city, Industrial Development Commissioner and Principal Secretary (industry),
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Flood threat to Kanpur, Ganga flowing close to danger mark
India | July 13, 2013 18:40 ISTKanpur, Jul 13: The water level in the Ganga here is flowing a mere 46-cm below the danger mark, prompting the district administration to issue a high alert for the villages situated on the banks
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Uttarakhand: 15 bodies found floating in Ganga in western UP
India | June 25, 2013 17:24 ISTMuzaffarnagar, Jun 25: At least 15 bodies were found floating in Ganga in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr and Bijnore, a senior official said today.The district authorities have recovered the bodies and
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Is it Ganga or some other water flowing at Haridwar? Uttarakhand govt says, it's not the holy river
India | April 12, 2013 6:44 ISTHaridwar, Apr 11: The water flowing at the world famous Har Ki Pauri ghat at Hardwar is not Ganga, but Aapoorti Dhara in the irrigation department records of Uttarakhand government, an RTI (Right to Information)
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Damini's ashes immersed in river Ganga
India | January 01, 2013 17:33 ISTBallia (UP), Jan 1: Ashes of the Delhi gang-rape victim Damini, were today immersed in the river Ganga at Bharauli ghat here as hundreds of people, including women and children, bid adieu to the braveheart
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Hajipur Railway Official Jumps Into Ganga
India | April 17, 2012 8:48 ISTPatna, Apr 17: Zafar Alam, deputy chief operations manager of Railways posted in Hajipur, on Monday stopped his car on Mahatma Gandhi Sethu here and jumped into the river Ganga. Zafar Alam was returning from
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Australian Radio Host Says Sorry For Remarks On Ganga
World | August 05, 2011 11:05 ISTMelbourne, Aug 5: An Australian radio show host facing criticism for using a derogatory word against India and calling river Ganga a “junkyard” has issued an apology. Council of Indian-Australians president Yadu Singh today said:
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Declare Ganga As National River: Uma
India | July 05, 2011 8:53 ISTKanpur, July 5 : BJP leader Uma Bharti on Monday said that even though the Central government has declared Ganga as a national river, it has failed to enact a law declaring the same.Uma Bharti,
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Katrina Takes A Dip In Ganga At Haridwar
Bollywood | October 12, 2010 14:35 ISTBollywood star Katrina Kaif made a quick trip to Haridwar last week. The actress travelled with her personal entourage for a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges. Her visit was kept under wraps,
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Ganga, Yamuna Flow Over Danger Levels
India | August 23, 2010 13:18 ISTLarge swathes of North India were on Monday inundated due to flood in Ganga and Yamuna rivers. The majestic river Ganga was flowing one metre above the danger level of 294 metre and neighbouring districts
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Cruise On Ganga From Kolkata To Varanasi From Monday
India | September 27, 2009 9:03 ISTTourists will now be able to revisit the country's colonial past from Kolkata to Varanasi through the 1,280 km cruise on the River Ganga with the West Bengal Tourism launching the service from Monday. "This is
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