All posts tagged: Ganges

Ties with India to ‘depend’ on Ganges Water Treaty, says BNP | All about the pact with Bangladesh

Ties with India to ‘depend’ on Ganges Water Treaty, says BNP | All about the pact with Bangladesh

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Bangladesh on Saturday stated that the future of its ties with India will “depend on” the Ganges water treaty. The statement from Dhaka comes as the water sharing pact nears its expiry. Children walk near the bank of Padma River with pinwheel toys, in Munshiganj, Bangladesh, (REUTERS) “We want to send a clear message to the Indian government that a (new Ganges) treaty must be implemented immediately through discussions according to the expectations and needs of Bangladesh’s people,” said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Alamgir added that good relations with India will depend on whether the treaty is renewed. The BNP spokesperson’s remarks also come days after Bangladesh approved a mega project to build a barrage on the Padma river, which is what the Ganges is known as in the neighbouring country, in order to “negate the negative impact” of the Farakka Barrage in West Bengal. The Farakka Barrage in Bengal has been a sensitive issue for Bangladesh, with Dhaka stating that it has caused salinity intrusion due to reduced …

Asha Bhosle’s son Anand and granddaughter Zanai visit Varanasi to perform final rites, immerse her ashes in the Ganga

Asha Bhosle’s son Anand and granddaughter Zanai visit Varanasi to perform final rites, immerse her ashes in the Ganga

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92 on April 12. The singer, one of the most acclaimed and celebrated in the Indian music industry, breathed her last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. The singer was 92, the same age as her sister, the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, when she died. On April 20, Asha’s son, Anand Bhosle, and her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, reached Varanasi to perform the asthi visarjan in the holy water of the Ganges. Asha Bhosle’s family went to Varanasi to immerse her ashes. Anand and Zanai perform final rites Pictures and videos of Zanai and Anand performing the asthi visarjan have now surfaced on social media. Zanai was visibly emotional as she wiped away tears during the pooja. Both Anand and her were seen on a boat, as they followed traditional customs and prayers on the banks of the Ganga, fulfilling the late singer’s wishes. A day ago, Zanai had shared a bunch of pictures with Asha and penned a moving tribute on her Instagram account. “After a lot of …

Kumbh Mela | At Prayagraj, an encounter with naga sadhus and tent stays

Kumbh Mela | At Prayagraj, an encounter with naga sadhus and tent stays

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The Ganga is everything in Prayagraj. She flows quietly, but the banks are bustling with excitement. Here, water from the river is packed in customised bottles, ready for devotees to take back to their hometowns. Priests perform pujas with reverential devotees, all set to take a holy dip, with cries of ‘Ganga mata ki jai’ frequently emerging from the many boats lined up here. The Sangam — or the Triveni Sangam — is the place to be at Prayagraj. It is the confluence of three rivers — the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati — and one has to travel quite a bit by boat from the banks to reach here. A dip here is said to cleanse one’s soul and free them from rebirth. The Triveni Sangam is a major destination for Hindu pilgrimages and more so, during this time of the year. For, it is the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, a time when people gather for what is described as the biggest religious congregation in the world. Boats arriving at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj | Photo …

Ganges River Dolphin geotagged in Assam: Environment minister

Ganges River Dolphin geotagged in Assam: Environment minister

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In a first for India, a Ganges River Dolphin has been geotagged in Assam, the environment ministry said on Wednesday. The news was shared by Union minister of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) Bhupender Yadav on X. “Happy to share the news of the first-ever tagging of Ganges River Dolphin in Assam—a historic milestone for the species and India! This MoEFCC and National CAMPA-funded project, led by the Wildlife Institute of India in collaboration with Assam Forest Dept and Aaranyak, will deepen our understanding of conserving our National Aquatic Animal,” he shared. According to World Wildlife Fund (WWF), experts from WWF in collaboration with the Sindh Wildlife Department, safely tagged three Indus dolphins in Pakistan with satellite transmitters in January 2022. That was the first time that such technology was used on any of the river dolphin species in Asia. Under the Project Dolphin launched by the Centre in 2020, the MoEFCC has commissioned Wildlife Institute of India to undertake a comprehensive range-wide research to develop conservation action plan, and fill existing knowledge gaps …

India conducts first-ever Ganges River Dolphin tagging in Assam

India conducts first-ever Ganges River Dolphin tagging in Assam

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On Wednesday, India achieved a milestone in wildlife conservation as the first-ever Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) has been tagged in Assam. The initiative, undertaken by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), was implemented by the Wildlife Institute of India in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department and wildlife organisation Aaranyak, with funding from the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA). This is the first-of-its-kind tagging for the species and the historic achievement highlights the significant advancement of Project Dolphin. The Ganges River Dolphin, India`s National Aquatic Animal, is unique in its ecology, being nearly blind and relying on echolocation for its biological needs. Approximately 90&#37 of the species` population resides in India, historically distributed across the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli river systems. However, its distribution has drastically declined over the past century. Despite its wide range, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding this species owing to its elusive behavior: it surfaces for only five to 30 seconds at a time, posing a significant challenge in understanding the ecological needs of …

upGrad Mumba Masters Rebound as Ganges Grandmasters Stumble

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Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand fell to former world blitz champion Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, as upGrad Mumba Masters secured a commanding 14-5 victory over Ganges Grandmasters on the second day of the Global Chess League. Both teams entered the match seeking their first win, having lost their opening games. Despite holding a stronger position, Anand made a costly blunder, allowing Vachier-Lagrave to turn the game around. The French blitz champion capitalized on the error, tightening his control and securing a vital win. The upGrad Mumba Masters, playing as Black, dominated the match, with a win on the youngsters’ board and a crucial draw on the second women’s board. Ganges Grandmasters struggled, with world number three Arjun Erigaisi managing only a draw against Vidit Gujrathi. Koneru Humpy’s win over Vaishali R sealed the match for upGrad Mumba Masters, and although Parham Maghsoodloo defeated Peter Svidler, it wasn’t enough to prevent Ganges from a 14-5 defeat. With back-to-back losses and another match with white pieces ending in defeat, Ganges Grandmasters face an uphill battle to stay in contention. …

At Global Chess League, Vaishali excited to join forces with Viswanathan Anand at Ganges Grandmasters, visit London Eye | Chess News

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Vaishali R will make her debut in the Global Chess League when the second season starts next month, after she missed the first season. Picked by Ganges Grandmasters in the draft before the Global Chess League’s second season, Vaishali will be in the same team as chess legend Viswanathan Anand. Speaking about playing for Ganges Grandmasters alongside Viswanathan Anand — who was India’s first grandmaster and has played a part in the development of most of India’s top prodigies including Vaishali — she said, “This will be a very special event for me to play alongside Vishy sir in the same team. It is a wonderful opportunity for me. My brother Pragg is on Magnus Carlen’s team, which is great as well. Of course, we won’t compete against each other, but our teams are different.” Vaishali’s brother Praggnanandhaa will turn out for the Alpine SG Pipers, the same team he represented last season. “It is a very interesting and unique format, which we never had in chess events before. To have many strong players in …

Sonali Bendre gives glimpse of ‘Ganges view’, calls it ‘Slice of heaven’

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 30 (ANI): Actor Sonali Bendre is having a fun time by the side of the Ganges. HT Image Taking to Instagram, Sonali treated fans with a view of pictures of Ganges and wrote, “Ganges view. Slice of heaven.” Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here She was seen wearing a grey tracksuit and chose a no-makeup look as she left her hair open. Rivers and mountains in the background added to the beauty of the scenic picture. The actor also shared another close picture of herself and added a sun and black heart emoji with it. Meanwhile, on the work front, she recently made her OTT debut with ZEE5’s series, ‘Broken News’. In the show, she played the role of a journalist named Amina Qureshi. Sonali was also seen among the panel of judges along with Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapur on ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’. She made her acting debut with the 1994 film ‘Aag’, which also starred Govinda, Shilpa Shetty and …