Clean Ganga

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat honours columnist Abhishek Gupta, others

Shekhawat honored eminent social worker, environmentalist and scholars from all over the country, who had made special contribution in water conservation.

Sep 24, 2022, 02:10 AM IST

Chidambaram lauds NDA govt for Clean Ganga, National Highway projects

The National Highway programme was "indeed a good programme," he said, adding that credit must be given to them for the NH initiative.

Mar 03, 2019, 07:11 AM IST

News 100: Watch top news stories of the day

This segment of Zee News brings top news stories of the day. Watch this video to know the latest news headlines.

Jan 27, 2019, 14:36 PM IST

1,900 gifts received by PM Narendra Modi to be auctioned for 'clean Ganga' project

The items are currently on display at the National Gallery of Modern Art, which comes under the Ministry of Culture. 

Jan 22, 2019, 17:11 PM IST

'Nirmal' Ganga: Centre hopes to complete 200 projects for ghats, crematoria by March 2019

The Centre is taking various measures to ensure ecological flow or the minimum quantity of water at different stretches of the Ganga, Gadkari said.

Oct 21, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

Sant Gopal Das, who is on indefinite fast to save River Ganga, admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh

This comes two days after activist GD Agarwal died who was also on an indefinite fast to save River Ganga.

Oct 13, 2018, 17:29 PM IST

NGT asks Modi & Yogi govts: What steps taken to clean Ganga?

The NGT has directed the Centre, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to file affidavits.

Oct 15, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

155 projects, worth Rs 12,400 cr sanctioned under Namami Gange programme: Govt

The government has sanctioned 155 projects, worth Rs 12,423.63 crore, under its Namani Gange programme, the Rajya Sabha was informed.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

Will take 10 years to completely clean the Ganga: Bharti

"In order to ensure clean Ganga, the industrial units which are located on the banks of Ganga will be shifted to other places," said Bharti.

Jun 04, 2017, 23:05 PM IST

“Not a single drop of river Ganga cleaned so far,” says NGT; slams govt agencies on wasting public money

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the agencies to work together on the project to clean the river, saying, "The Prime Minister has given you a goal, take it as a national project".

Feb 06, 2017, 20:20 PM IST

NGT questions stakeholders on cleaning of Ganga; decides to hear PIL from February 6

Out of 86, about 30 storm drains flow directly into the river.

Jan 26, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

'Namami Gange Anthem' is what you need for mind, body and soul cleansing! Watch video

We are all aware of the massive need to keep our pious and holy Ganga or Ganges clean.

Jul 13, 2016, 12:01 PM IST

Clean Ganga: Muslim outfit to spread awareness

At a time when the Centre is seeking public participation for its clean Ganga campaign, an RSS-linked Muslim outfit has decided to spread awareness about it amongst community members.

Jan 26, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

French tourist vows to clean holy Ganges

Inspired by Prime Minister Modi`s Clean Ganga campaign, Krish took the responsibility of cleaning the river in Varanasi.

Jan 14, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

Narendra Modi assures full support to AMU

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thurday assured full financial support to the Aligarh Muslim University, a statement said.

Dec 17, 2015, 23:55 PM IST

Inspiring: Man from Patna swears to clean Ganga all by himself

A man named Vikas Chandra aka, Guddu Baba from Patna has taken an initiative all alone to clean Ganga. Watch the full report here.

Dec 14, 2015, 22:50 PM IST

Parrikar flags-in Ganga Avahan team after its record swim

Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu had on October 1 flagged off the challenging expedition, a tri-service venture, involving the swim in Ganga river.

Nov 23, 2015, 21:24 PM IST

Eco-friendly cremation in dev bhoomi Haridwar soon

At a time when India is battling high level of pollution, the residents of Haridwar will now have an eco-friendly alternative to perform the last rites of the deceased.

Oct 09, 2015, 13:30 PM IST

PM's Varanasi ranks at 418 among 476 cities on Swachhata: Congress

On the first anniversary of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', Congress today claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi ranked way down at 418 among 476 cities in terms of cleanliness in an "undeclared" list of the Urban Development Ministry.

Oct 02, 2015, 19:53 PM IST

UP govt to conduct Gangetic dolphin survey from Oct 5-8

A survey of the Gangetic dolphin, covering 3,350 km stretch of major rivers including Ganga and Yamuna, will be conducted soon by the UP government, with an aim to ascertain vital information about the endangered animal's population and devise a plan for its conservation.

Sep 29, 2015, 20:07 PM IST