Ganga declared unfit for bathing in West Bengal due to untreated sewage, NGT warns of fine

Fecal coliform concentrations are high throughout the entire stretch of the Ganga in West Bengal. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stern warning to the authorities in West Bengal after finding the entire stretch of river Ganga in the state unfit for bathing due to high levels of fecal coliform bacteria. The NGT, … Read more

9 million devotees bathe in Ganges at Prayagraj in Mauni Amavsya

Last updated: February 9, 2024 12:10 US Standard Time Prayagraj (UP): Around 90 lakh people took bath in the Ganges and the holy ‘Sangam’ at Mauni Amavasya as of 8 am on Friday, an official said, marking the third major Magh Mela in Sangam city. Officials in the Maghemera government said people were flocking to … Read more