The Ganga River basin has an estimated population of 3,936 Gangetic dolphins (with a standard error of 763), an endangered species, while 2,510 dolphins were sighted ...

The Namami Gange Pavilion, set up by the Namami Gange Mission in Prayagraj, is spreading awareness about the cleanliness and conservation efforts undertaken by the government for river Ganga.

The Indian river risks not being able to heal or nourish anyone for very long after the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.

Three people were killed and four others went missing after a boat capsized in the Ganga in Bihar's Katihar district on Sunday.

This year’s Maha Kumbh Mela is particularly significant. The alignment of stars and planets is said to be the same as when drops of celestial nectar fell on the earth.

India's Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, began Monday, January 13, as millions of Hindu devotees gathered along the Ganges River. The festival, held every 12 years, is one of ...

In Bihar’s Katihar district, a boat carrying 17 passengers capsized in the Ganga, leaving three dead and four missing. Ten passengers managed to swim to safety or were rescued. A search ...

The Ganga Vilas Cruise holds the distinction of being the world’s longest river cruise, offering an extraordinary voyage that spans 51 days, covering 3,200 kilometers, and traversing through two ...

(Relevance: The Ganges River dolphin is important for the UPSC CSE as it is the national aquatic animal of India. Additionally, UPSC has previously asked questions about it.) 1. The tagging exercise ...

Swift disaster management brings situation under control; Akhadas show restraint, let pilgrims take holy dip first; bathing ...