National Mission For Clean Ganga

Space tech to be used to help with cleaning Ganga and planning related projects

An ISRO official, who declined to be quoted, said geospatial and remote sensing technology would be used to assess the water quality of the river

Narendra Modi to announce clean-up projects for Ganga: A look at the need to save river from further destruction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to announce a number of projects to clean River Ganga in his Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency on Monday, in addition to a number of infrastructure projects.

Ganga water 'injurious to health': NGT says just like cigarette packets, river should put up warning signs

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said the water of the Ganga, between Haridwar and Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, was unfit for drinking and bathing, and expressed anguish over the situation.

Cabinet approves opening of 18 new Indian missions in Africa by 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the opening of 18 new Indian missions in Africa with an aim to expand India's footprints in the resource-rich continent where China has been trying to increase its presence.

President Ram Nath Kovind greets Territorial Army officials on force's 68th Raising Day

Top officials of the Territorial Army (TA) met President Ram Nath Kovind on the occassion of its 68th Raising Day, said a statement on Monday.

NGT seeks details on encroachments on Ganga floodplains; industries along Kali to be scrutinised

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Centre to clarify their stand on demarcation and encroachments on the floodplains of the Ganga

Uma Bharti announces committee to probe effect of de-silting and mining in river Ganga's flow

Union minister Uma Bharti on Thursday announced setting up of a committee in her ministry to look into the issues of de-silting and mining in the Ganga's stretch in Bihar.