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A 5-year-old boy suffering from blood cancer died after his family made him take a dip in the river Ganga hoping it would cure him

5-year-old boy drowns after family dips him in Ganga to 'cure cancer'

A 5-year-old boy suffering from blood cancer died after his family made him take a dip in the river Ganga hoping it would cure him

A 5-year-old boy died after his family dipped him in the waters of Ganga in Haridwar believing it would cure his cancer.&nbsp;
According to the police, the boy was undergoing treatment for blood cancer in Delhi and his family had taken him to Haridwar as last hope.&nbsp;
NDTV reported that a video of the incident shows the boys' parents praying while another woman, believed to be his aunt, pushed him underwater.&nbsp;
A few bystanders asked the family to stop after realising that the 5-year-old had been in the water for too long. When the family refused, they forcefully pulled him out. The boy was immediately taken to the hospital but he was declared dead.&nbsp;

Ganga is flowing at danger mark in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh after torrential rains

Watch: Ganga water level rises in Rishikesh after heavy rainfall

The water level of Ganga has risen in Rishikesh because of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. 

Ganga is flowing at danger mark in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh after torrential rains

The water level of Ganga has risen in Rishikesh because of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. According to officials, the river was flowing at danger at noon on August 14.&nbsp;
Officials said that 435 mm of rainfall was recorded in Rishikesh on the night of August 13. Heavy rains have also inundated various low-lying areas in Rishikesh while the rural areas have been flooded with the State Disaster Response Force evacuating people to a safer place.
Alaknanda, Mandakini and Ganga rivers were flowing above the danger level at Rudraprayag, Shrinagar and Devprayag, the disaster control room said.&nbsp;
The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for rain for Monday in six districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital and Champawat and issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in Haridwar.
A defence training academy on the outskirts of Dehradun collapsed on Monday as torrential rains pounded the state, while five people were missing after a series of landslides, including along the national highways to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri shrines, officials said.
Located on the banks of Song river near Lalpul, the building of the Dehradun Defence Academy caved in on Monday morning, Tehri Sub Divisional Magistrate Ashish Ghildiyal said.
No one was injured as the building had been vacated in advance, he said.
It is a private institution whose building was constructed 15 years ago, former Zilla panchayat member Akhilesh Uniyal said.
Incessant rains also triggered landslides in many areas of the state.
(with PTI inputs)

China is reportedly constructing a dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga river.

Satellite images of China 'building dam' which may impact water flow in India, Nepal spark concern

China is reportedly constructing a dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga river.

Satellite imagery has revealed another concerning project being undertaken by China near the border with India, as per reports.
China is reportedly constructing a dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga river. The location of the dam is close to the tri-junction of borders of India, China, and Nepal.
There are concerns that the dam could be used to affect the flow of water in Nepal and India.
Damien Symon, a geospatial intelligence researcher at the Intel Lab, tweeted the images, saying that the construction began in 2021.
Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/china-reports-nearly-60-000-covid-deaths-since-last-month-1673747946223">China reports nearly 60,000 COVID deaths since last month</a>
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Naina Lal Kidwai speaks to ‘Paani: Connecting the Drops’ about the value of researching 'Nature based solutions' to help check and control water pollution. She also introduced the idea of a common approvals process to help different state governments work together in their construction plans of check dams. Why is the volume of water integral to pollution levels? Watch to find out!

Nature based solutions: the answer to water pollution?

Naina Lal Kidwai speaks to ‘Paani: Connecting the Drops’ about the value of researching 'Nature based solutions' to help check and control water pollution. She also introduced the idea of a common approvals process to help different state governments work together in their construction plans of check dams. Why is the volume of water integral to pollution levels? Watch to find out!

Naina Lal Kidwai speaks to&nbsp;&lsquo;Paani: Connecting the Drops&rsquo; about the value of researching 'Nature based solutions' to help check and control water pollution.

Naina Lal Kidwai speaks to&nbsp;&lsquo;Paani: Connecting the Drops&rsquo; about the value of researching 'Nature based solutions' to help check and control water pollution. She also introduced the idea of a common approvals process to help different state governments work together in their construction plans of check dams. Why is the volume of water integral to pollution levels? Watch to find out!
Also Watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/p-aani-connecting-the-drops-how-to-save-and-revive-our-rivers-1643361265014" target="_blank">&nbsp;P​aani: Connecting the Drops| How to save and revive our rivers</a>

Editorji, TERI and UNDP's campaign takes a deep dive into river rejuvenation with DP Mathuria, the Executive Director working at the NMCG. DP Mathuria showcased that importance that Ganga and the associated plains have on our economy and the impact that the 'Namami Ganga' project has had in this area specifically. It begs the question, can the same lessons be applied on the other rivers of India to revive them as well?

What lessons can we learn from the government's 'Namami Ganga'?

Editorji, TERI and UNDP's campaign takes a deep dive into river rejuvenation with DP Mathuria, the Executive Director working at the NMCG.

Editorji, TERI and UNDP's campaign takes a deep dive into river rejuvenation with DP Mathuria, the Executive Director working at the NMCG.

Editorji, TERI and UNDP's campaign takes a deep dive into river rejuvenation with DP Mathuria, the Executive Director working at the NMCG. DP Mathuria showcased that importance that Ganga and the associated plains have on our economy and the impact that the 'Namami Ganga' project has had in this area specifically. It begs the question, can the same lessons be applied on the other rivers of India to revive them as well?
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/p-aani-connecting-the-drops-how-to-save-and-revive-our-rivers-1643361265014" target="_blank">P​aani: Connecting the Drops| How to save and revive our rivers</a>

 Editorji, TERI and UNDP have come together to launch ‘Paani: Connecting the Drops’ to promote dialogue and information sharing between various stakeholders and work towards raising awareness about possible solutions to avert a water catastrophe. This month's special focus is on rejuvenating India's rivers and bringing the flow of water back to their original home. Editorji gets you an insight into the real, on-ground work that is being done to make sure that the nations water problem, becomes a water solution.In conversation with people working in different states and their rivers to the Center's Clean Ganga Mission, 'Paani: Connecting the Drops' gives you a look into how we can revive our rivers once again. 

P​aani: Connecting the Drops| How to save and revive our rivers

This month's special focus is on rejuvenating India's rivers and bringing the flow of water back to their original home. 
Editorji gets you an insight into the real, on-ground work that is being done to make sure that the nations water problem, becomes a water solution.

This month's special focus is on rejuvenating India's rivers and bringing the flow of water back to their original home.

Editorji, TERI and UNDP have come together to launch<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/p-aani-connecting-the-drops-reimagining-use-of-water-in-agriculture-industry-homes-1639744745456"> &lsquo;Paani: Connecting the Drops&rsquo; </a>to promote dialogue and information sharing between various stakeholders and work towards raising awareness about possible solutions to avert a water catastrophe. This month's special focus is on rejuvenating India's rivers and bringing the flow of water back to their original home.&nbsp;
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/p-aani-connecting-the-drops-harvesting-the-power-of-rain-1637320924401" target="_blank">P​aani: Connecting the Drops| Harvesting the rain water</a>
Editorji gets you an insight into the real, on-ground work that is being done to make sure that the nations water problem, becomes a water solution. In conversation with people working in different states and their rivers to the Center's Clean Ganga Mission, 'Paani: Connecting the Drops' gives you a look into how we can revive our rivers once again.&nbsp;

Amid all the chaos of political activity in election-bound Uttar Pradesh, calm descended on the world's oldest city of Varanasi.
The historic ghats of the Ganga were immersed in soulful music and nostalgia as Kashi celebrated its true Fakir this past weekend.
The annual Mahindra Kabira festival paid a magnificent ode to Kabir as the historic ghats of the Ganga lit up with floating candles and the Banaras air was filled with music.
In difficult times of pandemic, a Khyal performance by Pandit Anoop Mishra, classical sets by the Anirudh Varma Collective and folks songs by Jumma Khan, among a host of other artists, ignited hope amid distress.
Never before have Kabir's ideals of empathy, kindness, simplicity, equality and inclusiveness held more meaning than now, and the festival was a grand affirmation of all of that.
Kabir embodied the ideals of empathy,m kindness, equality and simplicity. But above all, the mystic preached common sense. Something that is much needed in these politically charged up times...
Here's to the message and mysticism of Kabir..

Kashi Ka Kabir: A tribute to the saint on the banks of Ganga

Kashi celebrated its true Fakir this past weekend. Glimpses from the Mahindra Kabira fest on the ghats of Banaras

The annual Mahindra Kabira festival paid a magnificent ode to Kabir as the historic ghats of the Ganga lit up with floating candles and the Banaras air was filled with mysticism and music

Amid all the chaos of political activity in election-bound Uttar Pradesh, calm descended on the world's oldest city of Varanasi.
The historic ghats of the Ganga were immersed in soulful music and nostalgia as Kashi celebrated its true Fakir this past weekend.
The annual Mahindra Kabira festival paid a magnificent ode to Kabir as the historic ghats of the Ganga lit up with floating candles and the Banaras air was filled with music.
In difficult times of pandemic, a Khyal performance by Pandit Anoop Mishra, classical sets by the Anirudh Varma Collective and folks songs by Jumma Khan, among a host of other artists, ignited hope amid distress.
Never before have Kabir's ideals of empathy, kindness, simplicity, equality and inclusiveness held more meaning than now, and the festival was a grand affirmation of all of that.
Kabir embodied the ideals of empathy,m kindness, equality and simplicity. But above all, the mystic preached common sense. Something that is much needed in these politically charged up times...
Here's to the message and mysticism of Kabir..

The 5.50km-long Digha-AN Sinha Institute stretch of the ambitious 'Ganga Pathway', considered Patna&rsquo;s version of Mumbai&rsquo;s famous Marine Drive, will be opening partially for vehicular traffic by March next year, according to the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;
The 'Ganga&nbsp;Pathway' is a part of a ₹3,390 crore signature project coming up on the southern bank of River Ganga to minimise traffic on the congested Ashok Rajpath.
The foundation stone of the&nbsp;20.50km four-lane expressway&nbsp;was laid in 2013 under the second term of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The project was scheduled to be completed in 2017. However, it got delayed owing to multiple reasons including&nbsp;procedural delays in land acquisition and design modifications&nbsp;
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Patna's version of Mumbai’s Marine Drive to open in March next year

Patna is all set to get its own version of Mumbai&rsquo;s famous Marine Drive. The 5.50km-long Digha-AN Sinha Institute stretch of the ambitious Ganga Pathway is all set to be opened in March next year.&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>5.50km-long Digha-AN Sinha Institute stretch of the Ganga Pathway in Patna&nbsp;to open in March&nbsp;</li>
<li>The total cost of the Patna&rsquo;s Ganga pathway is estimated to be&nbsp;₹3,390 crore</li>
<li>Ganga&nbsp;Pathway to&nbsp;minimise traffic on the congested Ashok Rajpath</li>
<li>Ganga&nbsp;Pathway project delayed due to&nbsp;procedural delays in land acquisition&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The 5.50km long Digha-AN Sinha institute stretch is part of the Rs 3,390 crore ambitious project on the southern banks of the Ganga river in a bid to minimise the traffic.

The 5.50km-long Digha-AN Sinha Institute stretch of the ambitious 'Ganga Pathway', considered Patna&rsquo;s version of Mumbai&rsquo;s famous Marine Drive, will be opening partially for vehicular traffic by March next year, according to the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;
The 'Ganga&nbsp;Pathway' is a part of a ₹3,390 crore signature project coming up on the southern bank of River Ganga to minimise traffic on the congested Ashok Rajpath.
The foundation stone of the&nbsp;20.50km four-lane expressway&nbsp;was laid in 2013 under the second term of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The project was scheduled to be completed in 2017. However, it got delayed owing to multiple reasons, including&nbsp;procedural delays in land acquisition and design modifications&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tiger-project-india-s-success-story-1627427750813" target="_blank">In depth | The Tiger Project and India's success story</a>
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A government-mandated study has found no traces of novel coronavirus in Ganga waters after dead bodied were fished out from the river in some districts of UP and Bihar during the peak of the second wave, PTI has reported quoting sources.
The study was conducted by the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the Jal Shakti Ministry in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
The study was conducted in two phases with the samples being taken from Kannauj, Unnao, Kanpur, Hamirpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Balia, Buxar, Ghazipur, Patna and Chhapra.
&ldquo;None of the samples collected had traces of SARS-CoV2,&rdquo; official sources told PTI.
The virological study extracted the RNA of the viruses from the water samples to conduct an RT-PCR test to determine the viral load in the water body.
There were fears that bodies, possibly of Covid victims, floating in the Ganga might have infected the water.

Govt study finds no traces of coronavirus in Ganga water: report

Study was conducted after bodies, possibly of Covid&nbsp;victims, were found floating in the Ganga&nbsp;in parts of UP and Bihar. No traces of coronavirus found&nbsp;

A government-mandated study has found no traces of novel coronavirus in Ganga waters after dead bodied were fished out from the river in some districts of UP and Bihar during the peak of the second wave, PTI has reported quoting sources.
The study was conducted by the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the Jal Shakti Ministry in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
The study was conducted in two phases with the samples being taken from Kannauj, Unnao, Kanpur, Hamirpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Balia, Buxar, Ghazipur, Patna and Chhapra.
&ldquo;None of the samples collected had traces of SARS-CoV2,&rdquo; official sources told PTI.
The virological study extracted the RNA of the viruses from the water samples to conduct an RT-PCR test to determine the viral load in the water body.
There were fears that bodies, possibly of Covid victims, floating in the Ganga might have infected the water.

Study was conducted after bodies, possibly of Covid&nbsp;victims, were found floating in the Ganga&nbsp;in parts of UP and Bihar

In a heart-warming incident, a boatman rescued a newborn girl who was left in a wooden box floating on the Ganga river in UP's Ghazipur.
Boatman Gullu Chaudhary, who found the infant in a box studded with pictures of Gods, has said that the wants to raise the girl as a "gift from the Ganga".
The baby is currently admitted in a district hospital and the state government has promised to look after her upbringing.
CM Yogi Adityanath lauded the boatman for his humane gesture and tweeted that he will get benefits from govt schemes.

'Gift from Ganga': Boatman finds newborn girl in a floating box in UP

A boatman rescued a newborn girl who was left in a wooden box floating on the Ganga river in UP's Ghazipur, says want to raise her as a "gift from the Ganga"

'Gift from Ganga': Boatman finds newborn girl in a floating box 

In a heart-warming incident, a boatman rescued a newborn girl who was left in a wooden box floating on the Ganga river in UP's Ghazipur.
Boatman Gullu Chaudhary, who found the infant in a box studded with pictures of Gods, has said that he wants to raise the girl as a "gift from the Ganga".
The baby is currently admitted in a district hospital and the state government has promised to look after her upbringing.
CM Yogi Adityanath lauded the boatman for his humane gesture and tweeted that he will get benefits from govt schemes.

In a heart-warming incident, a boatman rescued a newborn girl who was left in a wooden box floating on the Ganga river in UP's Ghazipur.
Boatman Gullu Chaudhary, who found the infant in a box studded with pictures of Gods, has said that the wants to raise the girl as a "gift from the Ganga".
The baby is currently admitted in a district hospital and the state government has promised to look after her upbringing.
CM Yogi Adityanath lauded the boatman for his humane gesture and tweeted that he will get benefits from govt schemes.

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and others to form a committee to ensure a dignified disposal of bodies found floating in the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The plea has sought directions for constituting a three-tier committee at the central, state and panchayat, and the rural and municipality levels to look after the disposal of the bodies.
Petitioner Vineet Jindal has claimed in his plea that disposal of bodies of Covid-19 victims in rivers could have a devastating effect on the drinking water supply of people residing in cities and villages situated on the river banks.

Covid-19: Plea in SC seeks constitution of 3-tier panel to ensure dignified disposal of bodies

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and others to form a committee to ensure a dignified disposal of bodies found floating in the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The plea has sought directions for constituting a three-tier committee at the central, state and panchayat, and the rural and municipality levels to look after the disposal of the bodies.
Petitioner Vineet Jindal has claimed in his plea that disposal of bodies of Covid-19 victims in rivers could have a devastating effect on the drinking water supply of people residing in cities and villages situated on the river banks.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the centre is solely responsible for bodies flowing in the Ganga and it is not a collective responsibility...

Centre solely responsible for bodies floating in Ganga: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the centre is solely responsible for bodies flowing in the Ganga and it is not a collective responsibility.

Centre solely responsible for bodies floating in Ganga: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the centre is solely responsible for bodies flowing in the Ganga and it is not a collective responsibility. In a tweet on Sunday, the Congress MP said one should also understand the pain of those who left their family members along the river and it is not their fault. Gandhi's remarks came after a number of bodies, presumably of Covid victims, were found floating in the river in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh recently.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the centre is solely responsible for bodies flowing in the Ganga and it is not a collective responsibility.
In a tweet on Sunday, the Congress MP said one should also understand the pain of those who left their family members along the river and it is not their fault.
Gandhi's remarks came after a number of bodies, presumably of Covid victims, were found floating in the river in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh recently.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/nowhere-in-sight-when-needed-rahul-gandhi-compares-pm-to-ventilators-1621237651493" target="_blank">'Nowhere in sight when needed': Rahul Gandhi compares PM to ventilators</a>

Days after dead bodies of suspected Covid patients were found floating on the Ganga river in eastern UP and Bihar, multiple bodies have been found buried in sand on two locations by the Ganga in UP's Unnao. Visuals show most of the bodies were wrapped in a saffron cloth.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar told mediapersons that one of the locations is a major cremation spot and that there is no confirmation that these bodies were of Covid patients.
The DM added that Some people do not burn the bodies but bury them in the sand by the river. Administration has started an inquiry into the incident.
On Thursday morning, a team of officials reached the location and dug much deeper pits and buried the bodies again at the same spot.

Bodies found buried on the banks of Ganga in UP's Unnao 

Days after dead bodies of suspected Covid patients were found floating on the Ganga river in eastern UP and Bihar, multiple bodies have been found buried in sand on two locations by the Ganga in UP's Unnao

Days after dead bodies of suspected Covid patients were found floating on the Ganga river in eastern UP and Bihar, multiple bodies have been found buried in sand on two locations by the Ganga in UP's Unnao. Visuals show most of the bodies were wrapped in a saffron cloth.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar told mediapersons that one of the locations is a major cremation spot and that there is no confirmation that these bodies were of Covid patients.
The DM added that Some people do not burn the bodies but bury them in the sand by the river. Administration has started an inquiry into the incident. ((Byte: DM))

Days after dead bodies of suspected Covid patients were found floating on the Ganga river in eastern UP and Bihar, multiple bodies have been found buried in sand on two locations by the Ganga in UP's Unnao. Visuals show most of the bodies were wrapped in a saffron cloth.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar told mediapersons that one of the locations is a major cremation spot and that there is no confirmation that these bodies were of Covid patients.
The DM added that Some people do not burn the bodies but bury them in the sand by the river. Administration has started an inquiry into the incident.
On Thursday morning, a team of officials reached the location and dug much deeper pits and buried the bodies again at the same spot.

The Centre on Tuesday asked states to ensure strict vigilance and check future incidences of people dumping bodies in the Ganges and its tributaries.
In a letter to District Ganga Committees which are chaired by district magistrates or collectors, the National Mission for Clean Ganga&nbsp;also asked the authorities to dispose unidentified bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims in accordance with safety protocols.
It has also asked them to submit an Action Taken Report in the next 14 days.71 bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims have so far washed up on the bank of Ganga&nbsp;in Bihar's&nbsp;Buxar&nbsp;district.

Stop people from throwing 'Covid corpses' into Ganga: Centre tells states

The Centre on Tuesday asked states to ensure strict vigilance and check future incidences of people dumping bodies in the Ganges and its tributaries.
In a letter to District Ganga Committees which are chaired by district magistrates or collectors, the National Mission for Clean Ganga&nbsp;also asked the authorities to dispose unidentified bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims in accordance with safety protocols.
It has also asked them to submit an Action Taken Report in the next 14 days. 71 bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims have so far washed up on the bank of Ganga&nbsp;in Bihar's&nbsp;Buxar&nbsp;district.

The Centre on Tuesday asked states to ensure strict vigilance and check future incidences of people dumping bodies in the Ganges and its tributaries.
In a letter to District Ganga Committees which are chaired by district magistrates or collectors, the National Mission for Clean Ganga&nbsp;also asked the authorities to dispose unidentified bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims in accordance with safety protocols.
It has also asked them to submit an Action Taken Report in the next 14 days. 71 bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims have so far washed up on the bank of Ganga&nbsp;in Bihar's&nbsp;Buxar&nbsp;district.

The Bihar government on Tuesday said altogether 71 bodies have been fished out from the Ganges in Buxar district.
The bodies were found floating in the river, triggering suspicion that the abandoned corpses could be those of Covid-19 patients.
Doctors have confirmed through post-mortem that the deaths had taken place "four-five days" ago.
Bihar Water Resources Minister Sanjay Kumar, who is a key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday asserted that the bodies had flown downstream from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. He said the chief minister was pained at both the tragedy as well as the "harm" to river Ganga.

71 bodies of Covid-19 suspects fished out from Ganges in Bihar

The Bihar government on Tuesday said altogether 71 bodies have been fished out from the Ganges in Buxar district.
The bodies were found floating in the river, triggering suspicion that the abandoned corpses could be those of Covid-19 patients.
Doctors have confirmed through post-mortem that the deaths had taken place "four-five days" ago.
Bihar Water Resources Minister Sanjay Kumar, who is a key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday asserted that the bodies had flown downstream from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. He said the chief minister was pained at both the tragedy as well as the "harm" to river Ganga.

71 bodies&nbsp;fished our from Ganges in Bihar
Bodies believed to be of Covid-19&nbsp;patients
Bihar&nbsp;govt: bodies had flown downstream from&nbsp;UP
Bihar&nbsp;minister: CM pained by the tragedy

The Bihar government on Tuesday said altogether 71 bodies have been fished out from the Ganges in Buxar district.
The bodies were found floating in the river, triggering suspicion that the abandoned corpses could be those of Covid-19 patients.
Doctors have confirmed through post-mortem that the deaths had taken place "four-five days" ago.
Bihar Water Resources Minister Sanjay Kumar, who is a key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday asserted that the bodies had flown downstream from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. He said the chief minister was pained at both the tragedy as well as the "harm" to river Ganga.

The nationwide lockdown, imposed to tackle Covid-19, led to a 50% reduction in the chemical concentration of the river Ganga, a new study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur has found. The impact of restricted anthropogenic activities was studies at Prayagraj from 25th of March till 13th of May. The daily geochemical record of the river was anaylsed and the researchers concluded that due to a reduction in industrial discharge, there was a decrease in heavy metal concentrations by atleast 50%. They noted that a reduction in industrial wastewater can reduce heavy metal pollution in Ganga considerably, in a span of a few months. The study also revealed that Uttar Pradesh alone contributes nearly 54% of total industrial wastewater generation in the Ganga which is equal to 269 million litres a day.

Lockdown led to a 50% reduction in chemical concentration of Ganga: study

A new IIT-K study reveals that the&nbsp;lockdown, imposed to tackle Covid-19, led to a 50% reduction in the chemical concentration of the river Ganga

The nationwide lockdown, imposed to tackle Covid-19, led to a 50% reduction in the chemical concentration of the river Ganga, a new study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur has found. The impact of restricted anthropogenic activities was studied at Prayagraj from 25th of March till 13th of May. Researchers concluded that due to a reduction in industrial discharge, there was a decrease in heavy metal concentrations by at least 50%. They noted that a reduction in industrial wastewater can reduce heavy metal pollution in Ganga considerably, in a span of a few months. The study also revealed that Uttar Pradesh alone contributes nearly 54% of total industrial wastewater generation in the Ganga

Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to researchers including those from the Wildlife Institute of India.
In the study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, surveys of the river and local fishermen found that there is no system for fishers to recycle their nets. Most fishers say they mend and repurpose nets if they can, but if they can't do that the nets are often discarded in the river.&nbsp;

Discarded fishing gear hampering Gangetic marine life: report 

Discarded fishing gear threatening&nbsp;Gangetic marine life: report
A menace for critically endangered wildlife species&nbsp;
Study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment
No system for fishers to recycle or safely discard fishing nets&nbsp;

Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to researchers including those from the Wildlife Institute of India.
In the study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, surveys of the river and local fishermen found that there is no system for fishers to recycle their nets. Most fishers say they mend and repurpose nets if they can, but if they can't do that the nets are often discarded in the river.&nbsp;

Eco-tourism: dolphin safaris along river Ganga launched at 6 sites

A 'My Ganga My Dolphin' campaign has been launched by the&nbsp;National Mission for Clean Ganga, the Wildlife Institute of India and the Forest Department to mark&nbsp;Ganga River Dolphin Day.&nbsp;
As a part of this, dolphin safaris have been launched at six sites along the banks of river Ganga&nbsp;in&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.&nbsp;
The Ganga Praharis in all the sites have been trained in biodiversity-based eco-tourism and will take the tourists on boat rides to view Dolphin and explore the biodiversity of the holy river.&nbsp;
Announcing the initiative via video conference, the Jal&nbsp;Shakti&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;congratulated the nation and informed that the population of Gangetic Dolphins has increased in recent years.

Ganga mission launches 'My Ganga, My Dolphin' campaign&nbsp;
Dolphin safaris to begin at 6 sites in UP, Bihar and Wes Bengal
Praharis&nbsp;trained in biodiversity-based eco-tourism for the rides

A 'My Ganga My Dolphin' campaign has been launched by the&nbsp;National Mission for Clean Ganga, the Wildlife Institute of India and the Forest Department to mark&nbsp;Ganga River Dolphin Day.&nbsp;
As a part of this, dolphin safaris have been launched at six sites along the banks of river Ganga&nbsp;in&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.&nbsp;
The Ganga Praharis in all the sites have been trained in biodiversity-based eco-tourism and will take the tourists on boat rides to view Dolphin and explore the biodiversity of the holy river.&nbsp;
Announcing the initiative via video conference, the Jal&nbsp;Shakti&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;congratulated the nation and informed that the population of Gangetic Dolphins has increased in recent years.

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