High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip
As per the latest recorded data on 4 February, faecal coliform levels in the Ganges surged after a major bathing event at the ...
Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how ...
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High levels of faecal bacteria found in Indian river where millions take dip, environmental authorities claim
Environmental authorities in India have raised concerns about high levels of faecal bacteria found in the Ganges river at ...
No faecal bacteria in Kumbh Mela river waters, says minister
The chief minister of India's Uttar Pradesh state has rejected a government report that found high levels of contamination in ...
Along the banks of India's holy river during the Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest festival in the world
Every 12 years, hundreds of millions of Hindu pilgrims gather in northern India for a ritual bath at the confluence of the ...
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Bangladesh’s Right to Ganges Water: Navigating the Renewal of the Ganges Treaty in 2026
The Ganges River holds immense importance for both Bangladesh and India, providing water for agriculture, livelihoods, and ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the ...
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Authorities say at least 30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush
Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati river As we've been reporting, at least 30 people have been killed in a crush at the Kumbh Mela festival ...
The traditional sari is on colorful display at a massive Hindu festival in India
The traditional colorful Indian fabric worn by women is ubiquitous to the world’s largest religious gathering in northern ...
Maha Kumbh 2025 – In Honour Of The Holy Ganges: Paying Respects, One and All
From President Murmu's visit to the narration of Bhagwat Katha and Ganga Aarti recreation, here’s a glimpse of the latest ...
15 Reported Dead in Stampede at New Delhi Rail Station
Crowds had swelled because trains carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, had been ...