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Ganga purity study was shady from the start. But media amplified it unquestioned

On February 20, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement which quoted a Padma Shri awardee scientist to “debunk doubts” about the purity of Ganga water amid the Mahakumbh. This came days after the Central Pollution Control Board had pointed out that faecal coliform levels in the river were 13…

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Ganga: The world's only freshwater river with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs

Despite over 60 crore visitors and countless holy dips during Mahakumbh, the Ganga remains completely germ-free. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh: Woman detected with severe lung infection, doctor urges to be careful

After reports stating high levels of faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj went viral, health concerns have increased amidst the ongoing Mahakumbh.

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Mahakumbh waters unsafe for bathing: A report finds faecal bacteria 13 times over safe limit

A Central Pollution Control Board report filed in the National Green Tribunal reveals that at several ghats in Prayagraj, where crores of devotees are attending the Mahakumbh, the water is unfit for bathing. In some locations, faecal coliform levels – indicating human and animal waste – were 13 times the…

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Improved river water quality post-monitoring; but fecal contamination persists during Maha Kumbh: CPCB report

By January 13, 2025, the river water quality met the bathing criteria concerning BOD, except for the area around the Lord Curzon Bridge on the Ganga River on January 19, 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human health

The Ganga River holds immense religious importance, attracting millions of devotees who take a holy dip in its waters, especially in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Recent reports from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have raised alarming concerns about the presence of faecal coliform bacteria in the river at…

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Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival

Millions of people have been visiting Prayagraj, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, to take part in the Maha Kumbh festival – a six-week-long event that began on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Acharya Pramod Krishnam criticizes Jaya Bachchan over 'bodies in Ganga' remark: 'Till now only Amitabh Bachchan was unhappy with her, now...'

Acharya Pramod Krishnam has joined the growing chorus of criticism against Jaya Bachchan following her remarks about the waters of the Ganga allegedly being polluted.

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VHP demands Jaya Bachchan's ARREST over 'dead bodies in Ganga' remark; Arun Govil challenges her to provide proof

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for the arrest of Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan following her controversial remarks about the alleged disposal of the dead bodies of the stampede victims in the Ganga.

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How excitement of Hindu pilgrims turned to death and chaos at Maha Kumbh Mela

SPECIAL REPORT: For many Hindu pilgrims, bathing at the festival where three holy rivers meet is the spiritual journey of a lifetime. But as millions descended on this northeast Indian tent city, was it a disaster waiting to happen? Namita Singh reports from Prayagraj

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

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Maha Kumbh: Over 4.55 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Over 10.8 million devotees take holy dip

The Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented influx of devotees, with a massive 10.80 crore plus taking the sacred plunge at the revered Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati confluence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: More than 10 crore devotees take the Holy Dip at Sagam so far

Several devotees from Russia and Ukraine are attending the Maha Kumbh Mela and presenting a message of spiritual unity. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: Boat capsized in Ganga at Katihar; 3 drown, 10 missing

At least three people met their watery grave whereas 10 others were missing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav takes dip into Ganga in Haridwar amid ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

SP Chief Akhilesh along with his family reached Haridwar and performed Pind Daan of his uncle Rajpal Singh Yadav. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Floating Medical Ambulance deployed by NDRF at Prayagraj

The water ambulance is designed to respond swiftly, navigating the Ganga at high speed to deliver immediate care to those in need. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga at Sangam Ghat

Devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga at Sangam Ghat ahead of the MahaKumbh 2025 scheduled to start in Prayagraj next week. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ganga rejuvenation efforts intensify ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

Advanced technologies are being deployed for sewage treatment, ghat cleaning, and waste management. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Central government supports Kumbh Mela but they do not even look at Gangasagar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reviewed preparations for Gangasagar Mela and alleged that the central government supports Kumbh Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh Mela: Meet 'Chhotu Baba' who has not taken shower for 32 years

Gangapuri Maharaj who has not taken a bath for 32 years has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Video: Man jumps off Ganga Bridge in Raebareli, goes missing in river

After receiving the information about the incident, the police and the team of divers reached the spot and started the search operation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NGTs' major decision to preserve Ganga and air quality in 2024

In 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), often referred to as the 'Green Court,' took significant strides in addressing the pressing environmental issues of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Siberian birds flock holy town Brajghat at Garh Ganga in Hapur

The holy town of Brajghat in Garh Ganga in Hapur is temporarily occupied by bright Siberian birds that migrate across continents every year from November to February. Here is an exclusive report on Dynamite News:

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