![A representation of the Ganga River running from its origin in the Himalayas merging with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. A representation of the Ganga River running from its origin in the Himalayas merging with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fgangajpg_1718625704248.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 17, 2024, 05:01 AM - 3 mins read
Researchers suggest that this "undocumented" quake, potentially measuring 7-8 in magnitude, redirected the river’s main channel in what is now Bangladesh, a region particularly vulnerable to significant seismic activity.
Read more![Garbage exposed as heat shrinks Ganga in Varanasi Garbage exposed as heat shrinks Ganga in Varanasi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fgarbage-in-ganga-varanasi-jpg_1718456072270.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 15, 2024, 05:54 AM - 2 mins read
Normally spanning 70 to 80 meters in June, the width of the Ganga has dwindled to a mere 30 to 35 meters, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Read more![In a heartbreaking incident on Saturday morning, tragedy struck near the Chandan Ghat as four children lost their lives in a drowning accident in the Ganga River. In a heartbreaking incident on Saturday morning, tragedy struck near the Chandan Ghat as four children lost their lives in a drowning accident in the Ganga River.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Foip-54jpeg_1713060185777.jpeg&w=3840&q=8)
April 13, 2024, 07:03 PM - 2 mins read
Efforts to rescue the four children commenced promptly, with boatmen assisting in retrieving them from the river. The victims were swiftly transported to a nearby private hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical professionals, all four were declared deceased upon arrival.
Read more![Hindu devotees take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival. Hindu devotees take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fmagh-mela-1jpg_1707898026477.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 14, 2024, 12:07 AM - 2 mins read
An official from the Magh Mela administration revealed that by noon, approximately 25.5 lakh individuals had immersed themselves in the holy waters to mark the auspicious day.
Read more![An aerial view of devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the annual religious ‘Magh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj on Friday. An aerial view of devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the annual religious ‘Magh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj on Friday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fprayagrajnai-1jpg_1707491427088.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 9, 2024, 07:10 AM - 2 mins read
The official from the Magh Mela administration said people have been flocking to the ghats from various parts of the country and abroad.
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