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Viral image shows 100 baby crocodiles riding on their father’s back in a heartwarming display of nature

The Times of India 27 Mar 2025
... crocodile carrying babies on his back caught on cameraWildlife photographer Mukherjee waited for weeks in India's Ganges River valley to catch the life of the critically endangered gharial crocodile.
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Uttar Pradesh eyes Europe after strong tourist influx from UK, Germany

The Times of India 27 Mar 2025
Adventurers can take Ganges river cruises or hike the picturesque Vindhya and Shivalik mountain ranges.119587280“We want visitors to see Uttar Pradesh beyond the Taj Mahal,” he noted.
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Budget unveils major plans to infuse life into the Yamuna

Hindustan Times 26 Mar 2025
Therefore, we will seek financial assistance of ₹2,000 crore from the Government of India,” she said, adding that the Delhi government is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives such as the Sabarmati River Front and Namami Gange.
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Kolkata’s Mullick ghat flower market set for major renovation & expansion

The Times of India 25 Mar 2025
'It is equally important that vehicles to the market do not occupy the Howrah Bridge approach,' added the officer.On Monday, the top officials inspected the banks of the Ganges in Kolkata from the river.
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Yamuna Finds 17 Mentions, 500cr To Curb Sewage Flow

The Times of India 25 Mar 2025
... on the ground.Citing the Sabarmati riverfront development in Gujarat and the Namami Gange programme as inspirations, Gupta told the assembly, 'Delhi was once irrigated by the clean water of Yamuna.
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Nashik MP Rajabhau Waje seeks immediate funds for Godavari river clean-up initiative

The Times of India 24 Mar 2025
Member of Parliament representing Nashik, Rajabhau Waje, met Jalshakti minister C R Patil and urged him to sanction funds for the Godavari river clean-up programme, which will be based on the Namami ...
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Earth Hour: Lights out at homes & monuments; Delhi saves 269MW

The Times of India 22 Mar 2025
New Delhi ... An art installation capturing the essence of the endangered Ganges river dolphin, India's national aquatic animal, created from scrap metal, was unveiled.Ravi Singh, secretary-general and CEO of WWF-India, said.
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Robbers’ gang busted in Jaunpur, 7 arrested

The Times of India 21 Mar 2025
Upon receiving their complaint, the cops arrested the gang members near the Gadhseni Sai river bridge.The arrested looters confessed that they were involved in the practice of robbing money from ...
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Beyond death: How Haridwar helps souls find peace

The Times of India 20 Mar 2025
Be it taking a dip in the Ganga water with the chant of ‘Har Har Gange’ or immersing the ashes of the dead in the river, everything is done. The Ganga is a divine river and is believed to have been descended straight from the heavens.
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Scottish soap River City to finish in 2026 after more than 20 years

AOL 18 Mar 2025
River City, filmed at Dumbarton Studios near ... “River City is a well-loved staple of TV schedules ... “Axing River City would have a devastating effect on acting and production roles for Scottish talent.
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Facing tax demands of Rs 243.74 crore, Clean Ganga Mission to contest I-T orders, seeks nod to revise returns

Financial Express 18 Mar 2025
The Centre had approved Namami Gange as an umbrella programme for the rejuvenation of the Ganga River in May 2015.
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Do you know what the 17 national symbols of India are?

The Times of India 17 Mar 2025
It affirms one's commitment to protect India’s unity, sovereignty, and integrity.National Aquatic Animal (Ganges River Dolphin)The Ganges River Dolphin is India's national aquatic animal.
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The pop-up megacity: how the Kumbh Mela prepared for 660m Hindu devotees

The Guardian 17 Mar 2025
Millions waded into the freezing waters of the sangam – the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, plus a mythical one, the Saraswati – believing that a single ...
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Heritage trip in Tamil Nadu: A day at the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

The Times of India 16 Mar 2025
... Shiva’s divine weapon.Just a short walk away is the Descent of the Ganges, another captivating rock relief narrating the story of River Ganges’ descent from heaven, guided by Bhagiratha’s devotion.
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