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Even Ganga's Originating Point Is Polluted, Green Tribunal Told
The National Green Tribunal has been informed that according to an Uttarakhand government's report on pollution in Ganga, even the "originating point" of the pious river is polluted by sewage treatment plant (STP) discharge.
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Drains Along Ganga To Be Geo-Tagged To Prevent River Pollution
All drains carrying discharge from villages located on the banks of the Ganga river will be geo-tagged to prevent solid waste flowing into the river, according to an official document.
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Ganga River Water Fit For Bathing: Government
The dissolved oxygen level of River Ganga, which is a parameter to assess the health of the water body, has been found to be within acceptable limits of the bathing criteria, the government said on Monday.
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Green Court Raps UP Pollution Body For Delay In Report On Sewage Discharge Into Ganga
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for delay in submitting a report on specific liability of industries on sewage discharge containing toxic chromium into Ganga at Rania and Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur.
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Bodies Floated To Bengal From Uttar Pradesh, Last Rites Performed: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said several bodies have floated to the state downstream river Ganga from Uttar Pradesh and polluted the waters.
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Discarded Fishing Nets Threaten Ganga Wildlife: Study
Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to an international team, including researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India.
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5 Major Rivers' Water Quality Deteriorated During Lockdown: Pollution Watchdog
The water quality of five major rivers in the country, including the Ganga, deteriorated during the coronavirus-induced lockdown due to factors like release of sewage and no fresh water discharge from the upstream, the Central Pollution Control Board said on Wednesday.
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No Meaningful Action Taken For Cleaning Ganga Tributary: Green Court NGT
Hindon, a tributary of Ganga, is one of the polluted river stretches and no meaningful action has been being taken to clean it, the National Green Tribunal said today while directing the UP chief secretary to ensure coordination for rejuvenation of the water body.
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"Take A Dip In Yamuna...": Amit Shah's Dare To Arvind Kejriwal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take a dip in the Yamuna if he believes that the river is clean.
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Green Court Fines UP Government, 22 Tanneries For Polluting Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to check sewage discharge containing toxic chromium into Ganga at Rania and Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur and imposed a penalty of 280 crore on 22 tanneries for causing pollution.
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Immersing Idols In Ganga To Now Attract Rs 50,000 Fine
The Centre has issued a 15-point directive to states, asking them to make elaborate arrangements to check pollution in Ganga and its tributaries during the festive season, including immersion of idols which will now attract a fine of Rs 50,000.
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Act Against Ganga Polluters: Pollution Control Board To 4 State Boards
Taking strict note of effluent and industrial waste being discharged into the Ganga river, the CPCB has directed four state pollution control boards to take action on units, including closing them, if they don''t comply with environmental norms.
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Over Rs 5800 Crore Sanctioned For Cleaning 34 Polluted Rivers: Government
Over Rs 5,800 crore has been sanctioned for pollution abatement at 34 river stretches in 16 states across the country, excluding River Ganga, the Environment Ministry has said.
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A Professor's Tweets Bring Back Focus On Ganga Pollution In Varanasi
A professor at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi is trying to highlight the issue of water pollution in the Ganges using the medium of Twitter in a bid to prompt authorities to take action.
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75 Lakh Litres Of Polluted Water Dumped Into Ganga Everyday: Official
An official engaged with the government's Namami Gange project has revealed that 75 lakh litres of polluted water is being dumped into the river Ganga every day.
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Even Ganga's Originating Point Is Polluted, Green Tribunal Told
The National Green Tribunal has been informed that according to an Uttarakhand government's report on pollution in Ganga, even the "originating point" of the pious river is polluted by sewage treatment plant (STP) discharge.
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Drains Along Ganga To Be Geo-Tagged To Prevent River Pollution
All drains carrying discharge from villages located on the banks of the Ganga river will be geo-tagged to prevent solid waste flowing into the river, according to an official document.
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Ganga River Water Fit For Bathing: Government
The dissolved oxygen level of River Ganga, which is a parameter to assess the health of the water body, has been found to be within acceptable limits of the bathing criteria, the government said on Monday.
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Green Court Raps UP Pollution Body For Delay In Report On Sewage Discharge Into Ganga
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for delay in submitting a report on specific liability of industries on sewage discharge containing toxic chromium into Ganga at Rania and Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur.
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Bodies Floated To Bengal From Uttar Pradesh, Last Rites Performed: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said several bodies have floated to the state downstream river Ganga from Uttar Pradesh and polluted the waters.
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Discarded Fishing Nets Threaten Ganga Wildlife: Study
Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to an international team, including researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India.
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5 Major Rivers' Water Quality Deteriorated During Lockdown: Pollution Watchdog
The water quality of five major rivers in the country, including the Ganga, deteriorated during the coronavirus-induced lockdown due to factors like release of sewage and no fresh water discharge from the upstream, the Central Pollution Control Board said on Wednesday.
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No Meaningful Action Taken For Cleaning Ganga Tributary: Green Court NGT
Hindon, a tributary of Ganga, is one of the polluted river stretches and no meaningful action has been being taken to clean it, the National Green Tribunal said today while directing the UP chief secretary to ensure coordination for rejuvenation of the water body.
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"Take A Dip In Yamuna...": Amit Shah's Dare To Arvind Kejriwal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take a dip in the Yamuna if he believes that the river is clean.
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Green Court Fines UP Government, 22 Tanneries For Polluting Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to check sewage discharge containing toxic chromium into Ganga at Rania and Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur and imposed a penalty of 280 crore on 22 tanneries for causing pollution.
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Immersing Idols In Ganga To Now Attract Rs 50,000 Fine
The Centre has issued a 15-point directive to states, asking them to make elaborate arrangements to check pollution in Ganga and its tributaries during the festive season, including immersion of idols which will now attract a fine of Rs 50,000.
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Act Against Ganga Polluters: Pollution Control Board To 4 State Boards
Taking strict note of effluent and industrial waste being discharged into the Ganga river, the CPCB has directed four state pollution control boards to take action on units, including closing them, if they don''t comply with environmental norms.
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Over Rs 5800 Crore Sanctioned For Cleaning 34 Polluted Rivers: Government
Over Rs 5,800 crore has been sanctioned for pollution abatement at 34 river stretches in 16 states across the country, excluding River Ganga, the Environment Ministry has said.
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A Professor's Tweets Bring Back Focus On Ganga Pollution In Varanasi
A professor at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi is trying to highlight the issue of water pollution in the Ganges using the medium of Twitter in a bid to prompt authorities to take action.
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75 Lakh Litres Of Polluted Water Dumped Into Ganga Everyday: Official
An official engaged with the government's Namami Gange project has revealed that 75 lakh litres of polluted water is being dumped into the river Ganga every day.
