SC issues notice to Centre, states on pollution in Ganga

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 19:07

The Supreme Court Friday issued notices to the Centre and states of Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bangal on a PIL seeking its direction to prohibit them from throwing waste material from factories into river Ganga and check pollution.

Sugarmill, dairy firm polluting Ganga;NGT seeks Centre`s reply

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 21:11

The NGT Monday sought the responses of the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea alleging that the Ganga is being polluted due to effluents discharged by sugar mills and a dairy firm.

Varanasi citizens file FIRs against polluting Ganga

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 18:11

In a first, citizens of Varanasi Friday lodged police complaints against "unknown" people for polluting the Ganga.

Varanasi citizens file FIRs against polluting Gang

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 14:35

In a first, citizens of Varanasi Friday lodged police complaints against "unknown" people for polluting the Ganga.

Advani concerned over pollution in Ganga

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 13:40

Concerned over pollution in country`s rivers, including the sacred Ganga, BJP leader LK Advani has asked the chemical industry to find innovative and cost effective ways to stop environmental degradation.

Uma blames Centre, state governments for Ganga pollution

Last Updated: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 21:41

BJP leader Uma Bharti Sunday said she will continue to work for making the holy river pollution-free through her mass campaigns.

‘Penalise people making the Ganga filthy’

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 14:59

Activists of Ganga Mahasabha on Wednesday demanded enactment of a law to penalise people for making the river filthy.

`Centre responsible for deplorable condition of Ganga`

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 15:52

BJP leader Uma Bharti said the National Ganga River Basin Authority is not functioning properly and is a "mere wastage of money."

Time running out for Ganga: PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 14:53

Warning that time was running out to preserve the Ganga, PM Manmohan Singh pulled up state governments for tardy performance on sewage treatment.

‘Ganga pollution claims more lives than blasts’

Last Updated: Sunday, August 14, 2011, 12:46

Advanni said that Ganga is languishing in such polluted state that people hesitate to bathe in her waters even in Kashi.

Centre urged to take steps to save Ganga

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 22:04

A top scientist attached to the `Save River Ganga` movement today urged the Centre to take immediate steps to protect the river from increasing levels of pollution.

Uma urges PM to set up board on Ganga pollution

Last Updated: Monday, July 11, 2011, 20:00

Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s help in setting up a board to review all projects made for checking pollution in river Ganga.