One of the World’s largest Ganga–Brahmaputra deltas is sinking amid rising seas and human pressure

A vast Asian delta is quietly sinking beneath millions of people, scientists warn, and the danger is not just rising seas but what is happening underfoot across India and Bangladesh.

Why Ganga water does not get spoilt: When put under microscope, the water reveals this rare, uncommon fact

For centuries, Ganga water has been believed to resist spoilage, a phenomenon modern science investigates. Bacteriophages, high dissolved oxygen, and antibacterial minerals contribute to its ...

When the Ganga delta vanished under a blanket of fog, as seen from space

A NASA satellite image this week shows just how completely winter fog swallowed one of the most densely populated regions on ...
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Small flood protection structures in Ganga, Brahmaputra basins increase risks from major surges

Flood protection sites in the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins may be heightening risk by creating a false sense of security among people, an analysis based on 132 sites reveals 1. By holding off frequent ...

Ganga Expressway nearing inauguration: What the BJP hopes it will do for UP

Completed in four years at a cost of Rs 36,230 crore, the Ganga Expressway is set to reduce the travel time from Meerut to ...

Which river is called the Ganga of the South?

The Godavari River, often called the 'Ganga of the South,' originates in Maharashtra's Western Ghats and is India's second-longest river. Revered for its cultural and agricultural significance, it ...