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River Ganges And Its Journey From Being Sacred To Losing Its Sanctity

Pooja YadavMay 2, 20220

The river Ganges is one of the foremost sacred places in all of India. Stretching from high within the Himalayas down into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges provides water for over 500 million people while being ranked fifth as the foremost polluted river in the world. Not only does the river supply water for half a billion people, but it is also used and relied on for spiritual purposes. Hindus everywhere in India cleanse themselves and drink out of the Ganges' water. However, taking baths and drinking aren't the sole things the Ganges provides for. Animal waste, industrial waste, sewage, and human remains flow all throughout the river, causing the Ganges to become more and more polluted each day. The Ganges River is now plagued with deadly bacteria that may resist some varieties...

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Centre Designates October 5 As National Dolphin Day

Pooja YadavMarch 28, 20220

The Union environment ministry has designated October 5 as National Dolphin Day and it'll be observed annually ranging from this year. The National Board for Wildlife’s (NBWL) committee took the decision to designate October 5 as National Dolphin Day. The day will concentrate on generating awareness because it is an integral part of dolphin conservation including the Gangetic Dolphin. People’s participation to conserve Dolphins also will be focused upon nowadays. The focus will tend to improve the Ganga and its tributaries’ water quality and flow so Gangetic dolphins can survive. Dolphins act as an ideal indicator of a healthy aquatic ecosystem, thus the conservation of dolphins is of utmost importance. Doing so won't only benefit the survival of the species but also will help the...