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April 24, 2026 2:28 PM

PM Modi shares glimpses of Hooghly boat ride, pays tribute to Ganga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared glimpses of a boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata, expressing gratitude to the Ganga and highlighting its deep cultural and spiritual significance for the people of Bengal. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi described the experience as “a very special morning,” noting that the river reflects the timeless spirit of Indian civilisation. “"For every Bengali, the Ganga occupies a very special place. One can say that the Ganga flows through t...

March 8, 2025 12:01 AM

Namami Gange Programme achieves major milestones in river Ganga restoration

The Namami Gange Programme, launched by the Government of India in 2014, has marked significant progress in its mission to rejuvenate the sacred River Ganga. With an integrated approach encompassing pollution abatement, ecological restoration, capacity building, and community engagement, the initiative stands as a testament to India’s commitment to preserving its most revered river. The programme, backed by a financial outlay of Rs. 42,500 crore, is designed as a long-term investment, ensurin...

March 7, 2025 8:31 PM

Namami Gange Programme: over 300 projects completed, Rs. 40,000 crore invested in rejuvenating river Ganga

The Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in June 2014, is a flagship initiative by the Government of India to conserve and rejuvenate the Ganga River. Initially allocated Rs. 20,000 crore and later extended to Rs. 22,500 crore until March 2026, the program aims to significantly reduce pollution, boost biodiversity, and foster a deeper connection between people and the river, according to an official statement by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Friday. Achievements as of January 2025 A total of...

September 16, 2024 4:30 PM

Varanasi ghats submerged as Ganga water level rises

Several ghats in Varanasi are submerged as the water level of the Ganga continues to rise due to heavy rainfall in the region. According to the Central Water Commission, the Ganga's water level is increasing at a rate of four centimeters per hour and is expected to continue rising in the coming days. The release of water from upstream dams has contributed to the swelling of the river. The rising waters have severed connectivity between the ghats along the Ganga, and temples situated on the riv...

May 14, 2024 8:41 AM

Prime Minister Modi to file nomination from Varanasi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat today in Uttar Pradesh. Before filing the papers, the PM will offer prayers at Dashwamedh Ghat and will take a dip in the River Ganga before boarding the cruise ship. PM Modi also posted on X about his relationship with Kashi. "My relationship with my Kashi is amazing, inseparable and incomparable... all I can say is that it cannot be expressed in words!" PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi...