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The National Green Tribunal has censured Uttar Pradesh officials for allowing mining activities in a protected turtle sanctuary along the Ganga, highlighting serious environmental and legal concerns.

UP DMs face NGT heat for mining consent in turtle sanctuary

October 31, 2024, 11:09 AM - 3 min read

During a hearing on two cases concerning unauthorised sand mining within the 30-kilometre sanctuary area along the Ganga river – spanning Prayagraj, Mirzapur, and Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi) – the tribunal noted that mining approvals had been granted within prohibited sanctuary zones.

Over 500 NCC cadets to navigate Ganges in historic voyage

October 20, 2024, 03:39 PM - 2 min read

This first-of-its-kind journey, themed "Bharatiya Nadiya - Sanskritiyon ki Janani," will cover nearly 1,200 km across the Ganga and Hooghly rivers, traversing three states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.

India launches first-ever dolphin population survey

October 14, 2024, 03:52 PM - 2 min read

The Ganges river dolphin, an iconic species, inhabits the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna river system and its tributaries, extending across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.

A stark view of pollution and neglect, highlighting the urgent need for environmental action.

NGT issues notice over Ganga's pollution in West Bengal

August 28, 2024, 07:38 PM - 3 min read

The tribunal has expressed grave concerns over the handling of pollution control measures and has demanded an explanation from the state government.

Ganga levels surpass danger mark in Patna, 76 schools shut

August 28, 2024, 09:55 AM - 1 min read

According to a circular issued on Tuesday by the District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh, "Total 76 government schools in eight blocks of Patna district will remain closed till August 31 given the rising trend of water level in the Ganga river".