Drive Begins to Restore Navigability of Old Buriganga River
A new initiative has commenced to revive the navigability of the Old Buriganga River in Dhaka. This drive aims to restore the river's ecological health and transportation capacity.
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A new initiative has commenced to revive the navigability of the Old Buriganga River in Dhaka. This drive aims to restore the river's ecological health and transportation capacity.

A rescue worker was captured on video saving a devotee who was swept away by the strong currents of the Ganga River in Haridwar.

An Indian Supreme Court judge criticized the arrest of Muslim students for eating biryani on a boat ride, stating that no law prohibits eating chicken over the Ganga River and emphasizing the importance of peaceful protest in a democracy.
A truck broke through bridge railings and plunged into the Ganga river in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Three people are feared drowned, and one person sustained injuries, prompting a search and rescue operation.
Five individuals were arrested in Varanasi after a video showing them cooking chicken and consuming beer on a boat in the Ganga river went viral on social media.
A boat carrying farm workers capsized in the Ganga River near Patna, Bihar, resulting in three deaths and four people missing. Rescue operations are underway to locate the missing individuals.

The Teesta and Ganga rivers are highlighted as crucial to India-Bangladesh relations, with the Teesta Water Agreement stalled since 2011 due to opposition from Mamata Banerjee, and the Ganga Water Agreement due for renewal this year.

The Allahabad High Court observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga River could hurt religious sentiments. This statement was made during a bail order hearing related to the 'Ganga iftar row'.

A slab from the Vikramshila Setu bridge in Bhagalpur, India, collapsed into the Ganga River, prompting a route diversion; fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.
Bihar's cabinet has approved four significant road projects, including two scenic routes along the Ganga River, aimed at enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure.
A boat decorator was arrested in Varanasi after a video showing him drinking alcohol during a boat ride on the Ganga river went viral, an incident that follows previous concerns about waste dumping in the sacred river.
A Varanasi court has denied bail to 14 individuals arrested for an alleged Iftar gathering on a boat on the Ganga River, facing charges of defiling a place of worship and hurting religious sentiments.

Charges of defiling a place of worship, hurting religious feelings levied on written complaint filed by the BJP Yuva Morcha's city unit chief Rajat Jaiswal
India's Supreme Court has directed the Central government to submit a comprehensive report regarding encroachments along the Ganga river.

Scientists have reported spotting two hilsa fish in the Ganga river near Ghazipur town in Uttar Pradesh, marking their return decades after a barrage had cut off their migration route.

Devotees were observed participating in the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage in Haridwar, carrying water from the Ganga River. The festivities mark the beginning of the sacred month of Shravan, associated with the worship of Lord Shiva.

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Bihar government to remove all encroachments along the Ganga river in Patna within six weeks. This ruling aims to clear illegal constructions and restore the riverfront.

Over 100 schoolchildren in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, continue to use a manually operated trolley to cross the Ramganga River, as a bridge washed away in the 2018 floods remains unrebuilt.
Twisha Sharma's ashes were immersed in the Ganga River at Rishikesh, a place she deeply cherished. Her family is determined to pursue justice in the high-profile Bhopal case, acknowledging the early stage of a significant struggle.
A proposal to divert water from the Ganga River to the Yamuna River is likely to be shelved, as officials cite significant feasibility concerns. Delhi is now reportedly prioritizing treated wastewater and internal flow-management projects to improve the Yamuna’s environmental flow.
An Indian High Court has granted bail to the remaining six accused in a case involving the throwing of non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga river during Iftar, an act that could hurt Hindu sentiments.

Activists and experts in Uttarakhand, India, are cautioning against plans to channelize the Kheer Ganga river, citing increased risks of engineered channels during floods, especially after last year's disaster.

A section of the Vikramshila Bridge over the Ganga River in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India, has partially collapsed, leading to the suspension of traffic.
Wedding celebrations turned to grief for a family in Bihar, India, after four members drowned in the Ganga River while performing a customary ritual just days after a wedding.
Two friends from Ghaziabad drowned in the Ganga River in Haridwar after one slipped and was swept away, and the other drowned while attempting to rescue him.

A statement has been made emphasizing that the Ganga River belongs to all and should not be a subject of discrimination.
Fourteen Muslim youths were arrested in Varanasi for allegedly defiling the Ganga river and hurting religious sentiments.

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed a 32-fold increase in coliform bacteria due to untreated sewage discharge into the Ganga River in Uttarakhand.

Tara Singh Koranga, a 48-year-old Kshetra panchayat member, was discovered dead on the banks of the Kheerganga river in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Indian Supreme Court expressed concern over the shrinking public space for dissent in India, noting that courts often grant belated relief and impose restrictive bail conditions that discourage citizens from exercising fundamental rights.

Two men died after a truck fell into a gorge in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, while SDRF teams are still searching for a 16-year-old boy swept away by the Ganga River in Haridwar.

Five individuals were arrested for consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol on the Ganga River, but were subsequently granted bail on the same day.

A boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar's Samastipur district, resulting in three deaths and four people reported missing.
Water levels in the Kalu Ganga river have risen, prompting authorities to issue a minor flood warning for surrounding areas.

The Allahabad High Court has issued a statement explaining why throwing biryani into the Ganga River could be considered hurtful to religious sentiments.

A section of a bridge spanning the Ganga River in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India, has collapsed, prompting authorities to launch an investigation and arrange alternative transport for residents.

Following a tragedy in Jabalpur, Varanasi Police have launched a crackdown on unsafe boats operating on the Ganga River to ensure passenger safety.

Heroic rafters in India braved the rising currents of the Ganga river to rescue a dog stranded on a rock. The dramatic rescue was captured on video, showcasing their bravery.

The National Green Tribunal has mandated GPS tracking on tankers associated with the Char Dham yatra to prevent sewage dumping and safeguard the Ganga river from pollution.

An individual has been arrested in connection with an iftar party held on a boat on the Ganga river, with the boat owner stating he only rented the vessel and was surprised by the controversy.

India's Supreme Court has directed authorities to submit a status report on encroachments along the banks and floodplains of the Ganga River, following an appeal related to a National Green Tribunal plea.

The Buriganga River, once a vital waterway, is now described as a 'dead sewer' flowing through Dhaka, Bangladesh, highlighting the severe pollution impacting the lives of those who depend on it.