SACRED WATERBODIES IN NEWS

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Haridwar disappoints Holi pilgrims The Statesman 25.03.2008 http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=2&theme=&usrsess=1&id=196555
Blasting operations on Indrakeeladri cause 'tremors' in Krishna The New Indian Express 20.03.2008 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20080320005212&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+-+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0
Delhi biggest contributor to pollution of Yamuna The Hindu 20.03.2008 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200803201523.htm
The magnetic Magh Mela The Economic Times 20.03.2008 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Features/ET_Travel/The_magnetic_Magh_Mela/articleshow/2882434.cms
In the name of God India Today 14.03.2008 http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5773&issueid=31&Itemid=1
River Ganga becoming reservoir of E.Coli Press Information Bureau 13.03.2008 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=36439
Rs. 8 billion spent, but Ganga and Yamuna still dirty The Times of India 12.03.2008 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ganga_Yamuna_still_dirty/articleshow/2857686.cms
Yamuna, the aquatic grave The Times of India 06.03.2008 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Lucknow/Yamuna_the_aquatic_grave/articleshow/2843839.cms
Harathi to Godavari from Ugadi The New Indian Express 21.01.2008 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20080121031631&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+-+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0
Killer disease wipes out gharials CNN-IBN 16.01.2008 http://www.ibnlive.com/blogs/bahardutt/258/3587/killer-disease-wipes-out-ghariyals.html
Think of lifeline Narmada: Develop pilgrim sites Central Chronicle 17.01.2008 http://www.centralchronicle.com/20080117/1701282.htm
Lakhs take holy dip, offer prayers on Makar Sankranti The Times of India 15.01.2008 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Lakhs_take_holy_dip_offer_prayers_on_Makar_Sankranti/articleshow/2701097.cms
Ganga Sagar mela ends The Indian Express 15.01.2008 http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Ganga-Sagar-mela-ends/262037/
Devotees throng Magh Mela NDTV.com 14.01.2008 http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080038503&ch=1/14/2008%208:57:00%20AM
Pilgrims take holy dip at Ganga Sagar The Hindu 12.01.2008 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200801131141.htm
Mystery epidemic puts gharial on the brink CNN-IBN 10.01.2008 http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mystery-epidemic-puts-gharial-on-the-brink/56113-11.html
Delhi's dying lifeline CNN 03.01.2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/03/btc.vimlendu.blog.river/
Crores for Ganga clean-up project The Times of India 26.12.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Kolkata/Crores_for_Ganga_clean-up_project/articleshow/2653871.cms
Time to act Deccan Herald 18.12.2007 http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Dec182007/snt2007121741704.asp
What an unholy mess The Hindustan Times 17.12.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=9eb899c6-f2e4-42ba-ad24-8cb86ca1e554&MatchID1=4576&TeamID1=8&TeamID2=2&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1147&PrimaryID=4576&Headline=What+an+unholy+mess
Waste disposal mechanism inadequate The New Indian Express 16.12.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IER20071215235944&Page=R&Headline=Waste+disposal+mechanism+inadequate&Title=Kerala&Topic=0
Mass death of rare crocs in India BBC 14.12.2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7144713.stm
Order to maintain water level in Pampa high court round-up The Hindu 13.12.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/14/stories/2007121459840400.htm
Once there was a river Outlook.india 11.12.2007 http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20071211&fname=city+limit+CS&sid=1
Cauvery river turns toxin dump yard NDTV.com 08.12.2007 http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070035272&ch=12/8/2007%209:45:00%20AM
Plan to cleanse all major rivers Press Information Bureau 06.12.2007 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=33822
Thousands of migratory birds in Varanasi DailyIndia.com 05.12.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/197126.php/Thousands-of-migratory-birds-in-Varanasi
Rs.761 cr spent, but Ganga no cleaner The Hindustan Times 05.12.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=f1977e31-e2c5-4c26-aee4-49e973f689ad&MatchID1=4576&TeamID1=8&TeamID2=2&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1147&PrimaryID=4576&Headline=Rs+761+cr+spent%2c+but+Ganga+no+cleaner
SC: Don't release more funds for Ganga cleanup The Times of India 05.12.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/SC_Dont_release_more_funds_for_Ganga_cleanup/articleshow/2599041.cms
Low water level troubles pilgrims The New Indian Express 04.12.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IER20071204220553&Page=R&Headline=Low+water+level+troubles+pilgrims&Title=Kerala&Topic=0
Steps soon to check pollution in Pampa The New Indian Express 02.12.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IER20071202014742&Page=R&Headline=Steps+soon+to+check+pollution+in+Pampa&Title=Kerala&Topic=0
Water experts suggest ways to preserve the Yamuna The Hindu 28.11.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/28/stories/2007112860220300.htm
One country, 3271 rivers...and an encyclopedia that maps it all Indian Express 21.11.2007 http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/One-country-3-271-rivers-and-an-encyclopaedia-that-maps-it-all/241450/
And filthy flows the Yamuna The Tribune 17.11.2007 http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20071118/spectrum/main1.htm
Sacred Cauvery is a toxic river:Study Sify News 16.11.2007 http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14562204
Devotees observe 'nahai-khai' The Times of India 15.11.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Patna/Devotees_observe_nahai-khai/articleshow/2541883.cms
Banks of River Jhelum fast turning inot dumping ground GreaterKashmir
om
15.11.2007 http://www.greaterkashmir.com/full_story.asp?Date=16_11_2007&ItemID=38&cat=24
Ammonia high in Yamuna The Tribune 15.11.2007 http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20071116/delhi.htm#1
Bhadradri gearing up for Mukkoti Ekadasi New Indian Express 13.11.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20071112230931&Page=A&Headline=Bhadradri+gearing+up+for+Mukkoti+Ekadasi&Title=Southern+News+-+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0
Chemical waste in Yamuna causes death of fish DailyIndia
.com
08.11.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/189752.php/Chemical-waste-in-Yamuna-causes-death-of-fish
Hindus take holy dip in River Yamuna on Ekadashi DailyIndia
.com
05.11.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/188710.php/Hindus-take-holy-dip-in-River-Yamuna-on-Ekadashi
Govt. aims to stop sewage flow into rivers by 2011-12 The Times of India 05.11.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Govt_aims_to_stop_sewage_flow_into_rivers_by_2011-12/articleshow/2517785.cms
Hindus take holy dip in River Yamuna on Ekadashi  DailyIndia
.com
04.11.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/188710.php/Hindus-take-holy-dip-in-River-Yamuna-on-Ekadashi
Idol immersion threatens rare river dolphins, all other life Earthtimes, UK 23.10.2007 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/128911.html
Don't choke Yamuna with religious 'samagri': experts The Hindu 23.10.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/23/stories/2007102357690300.htm
Grandeur marks 'Teppotsavam' The New Indian Express 22.10.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20071022014322&Page=A&Headline=Grandeur+marks+%91Teppotsavam%92&Title=Southern+News+-+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0
Durga Idol Imersion: Yamuna set for another Toxic Invasion NewsPost 20.10.2007 http://newspostindia.com/report-19680
Goddess or sewage? Business Standard 19.10.2007 http://www.business-standard.com/iceworld/storypage.php?leftnm=lmnu9&subLeft=&autono=301751&tab=r
A dip in the  Ganges mystique The Hindu 19.10.2007 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2007/10/19/stories/2007101950100400.htm
Ganga recuperates, breathes easy Hindustan Times 18.10.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=ff666132-a8f8-41a0-a4e5-2d3778294a3a&&Headline=Ganga+recuperates%2c+breathes+easy
Thousands to visit Talacauvery during 'Teertodbhava' Deccan Herald 17.10.2007 http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Oct172007/state2007101731080.asp?section=updatenews
Work to spruce up Ganga ghats on The Times of India 07.10.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Patna/Work_to_spruce_up_Ganga_ghats_on/articleshow/2436045.cms
Hindus pray for salvation of their ancestors in Allahabad New Kerala.com 26.09.2007 http://www.newkerala.com/oct.php?action=fullnews&id=5616
Vitasta: River that has its birthday celebrated in Kashmir The Hindu 25.09.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200709250340.htm
Cremation at Ganga : A grim situation Meri News.com 23.09.2007 http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=126576
Over 5 lakh devotees undertake arduous Manimahesh pilgrimage New Kerala.com 21.09.2007 http://www.newkerala.com/oct.php?action=fullnews&id=3796
A shot in arm for 'Save Yamuna' drive The Hindu 19.09.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/19/stories/2007091953570400.htm
Tungabhadra water unfit for human consumption The New Indian Express 18.09.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20070918024416&Page=A&Headline=Tungabhadra+water+unfit+for+human+consumption&Title=Southern+News+-+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0
National Policy for protection of rivers Press Information Bureau 13.09.2007 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=31226
Hindus in Allahabad take dip to ward off solar eclipse 'evil' Daily India.com 11.09.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/173004.php/Hindus-in-Allahabad-take-dip-to-ward-off-solar-eclipse-evil
"Bees Bhandon" holy dip holds special significance for Kullu residents Daily India.com 07.09.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/172076.php/Bees-Bhandon-holy-dip-holds-special-significance-for-Kullu-residents
History repeats itself on Yamuna The Hindu 05.09.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/05/stories/2007090553540400.htm
No threat to River Ganga due to receding glaciers The Times of India 23.08.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/No_threat_to_River_Ganga_due_to_receding_glaciers/articleshow/2304337.cms
Ganga changing its course at Allahabad Press Information Bureau 16.08.2007 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=29981
Over one lakh pilgrims takes holy dip on Adi Amavasya The Hindu 12.08.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200708121423.htm
Encroachment stealing Yamuna's sheen in Vridavan Daily India.com 12.08.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/165054.php/Encroachment-stealing-Yamunas-sheen-in-Vrindavan
Effluents still being discharged into Cauvery The Hindu 04.08.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/04/stories/2007080454510500.htm
Thanksgiving ceremony to the Cauvery The Hindu 04.08.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/04/stories/2007080460871200.htm
Aadi Perukku celebrated The New Indian Express 04.08.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IET20070804005835&Page=T&Title=Southern+News+-+Tamil+Nadu&Topic=0
Saffron dip The Times of India 03.08.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/msid-2252394.cms
Alarming rise of rivers Ganga, Yamuna in Uttarakhand The Hindu 03.08.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200708030313.htm
One-lakh Kanwarias converge in Haridwar The Hindu 03.08.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200708031825.htm
Ganges dolphins struggling for existence The Hindustan Times 23.07.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=1b30ffdb-3f08-46e4-830c-5032983250bc&ParentID=faf05afc-3cf0-4fb8-b51f-e8a1cf486aaf&MatchID1=4500&TeamID1=2&TeamID2=6&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1122&MatchID2=4490&TeamID3=8&TeamID4=10&MatchType2=2&SeriesID2=1121&PrimaryID=4500&Headline=Rally+to+save+Ganges+dolphins
Swirling Mahanadi waters eating away coastal village The New Indian Express 18.07.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEQ20070719002906&Page=Q&Title=ORISSA&Topic=0
UPPCB issues notices to units polluting Gomti The Indian Express 17.07.2007 http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=246434
Fishing for trouble? Deccan Herald 17.07.2007 http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jul172007/spectrum2007071613207.asp
Large number of fishes die in Shipra River Central Chronicle 06.07.2007 http://www.centralchronicle.com/20070707/0707102.htm
Gharials fighting for survival in Mahanadi The New Indian Express 26.06.2007 http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEQ20070627001414&Page=Q&Title=ORISSA&Topic=0
Lakhs of devotees flock to Hardwar on Ganga Dusshera New Kerala.com 25.06.2007 http://www.newkerala.com/news5.php?action=fullnews&id=41960
The Once Grand Yamuna Riverfront is now a wasteland NewsPost, India 30.05.2007 http://newspostindia.com/report-1594
Here Ganga lands on earth from Heavens Gujarat Global.com 28.05.2007 http://www.gujaratglobal.com/nextSub.php?id=2894&cattype=NEWS
Satyagrah Yatra for revival of Yamuna reaches the Capital The Hindu 26.05.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/27/stories/2007052710240400.htm
Holy Lake of North Sikkim mesmerises tourists The Sikkim Times 22.05.2007 http://sikkimnews.blogspot.com/2007/05/holy-lake-of-north-sikkim-mesmerises.html
Holy Lake mesmerises tourists in Sikkim The Statesman 22.05.2007 http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-05-22&usrsess=1&clid=10&id=184369
Ganges river dolphins continue to die in India New Kerala.com 21.05.2007 http://www.newkerala.com/news5.php?action=fullnews&id=31452
A river gasps for life The Tribune
Spectrum
20.05.2007 http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070520/spectrum/main1.htm
Need for public action to save Yamuna The Hindu 19.05.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/20/stories/2007052010510400.htm
On a mission to reclaim the Yamuna The Hindu 07.05.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/07/stories/2007050701600200.htm
MP's Narmada Tax: Re.1 for a holy dip The Indian Express 06.05.2007 http://www.indianexpress.com/sunday/story/30217.html
50% water in Naramada river:Dave Central Chronicle 06.05.2007 http://www.centralchronicle.com/20070507/0705101.htm
Over one lakh devotees witness Kallazhagar's entry into Vaigai The Hindu 03.05.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200705030314.htm
Depleting Water Level of Yamuna River Press Information Bureau, India 30.04.2007 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=27301
Ganga's water quality showa improvement: Govt The Hindu 30.04.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200705010314.htm
Apex court expresses concern over big spending on Ganga Action Plan The Hindu 25.04.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/25/stories/2007042501460900.htm
Govt sanctions Rs.50 Lakhs for water project survey (River Tungabhadra) The New Indian Express 24.04.2007 -
Focus on reviving Yamuna The Hindu 23.04.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/23/stories/2007042312820400.htm
Scientists to study Ganga Dolphins' behaviour Daily News & Analysis, India 20.04.2007 http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1092179
Despite spending crores, Yamuna still runs dirty The Hindu 19.04.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/19/stories/2007041921510500.htm
Water management in poor state The New Indian Express 17.04.2007 -
Delhi is major contributor of pollution in Yamuna The Hindu 16.04.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/16/stories/2007041617120500.htm
Hindu priests to boycott U.P. polls Daily India.com 11.04.2007 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/132581.php/Hindu-priests-to-boycott-Uttar-Pradesh-polls
Supreme Court to monitor cleaning of Yamuna, sets up commitee Daily News & Analysis 04.04.2007 http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1088996
River mythologies tell a different story The Times of India 22.03.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1795453.cms
Ganga among 10 dying rivers The Times of India 20.03.2007 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ganga_among_10_dying_rivers/articleshow/1785564.cms
Thousands take holy dip in Ganga The Hindu 20.03.2007 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200703200312.htm
Action ordered against 27 polluting industries along Ganga Hindustan Time 10.03.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1948826,000600010001.htm
'Ganga Mela' organised Hindustan Time 10.03.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1948638,0015002500030000.htm
Sadhus give ultimatum over pollution in River Ganga Zee News 23.02.2007 http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=346299&sid=REG
Lakhs take holy dip in river Krishna The Hindu 17.02.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/17/stories/2007021712670300.htm
A million devotees take a dip in India's holy Ganges at the end of Hindu festival USA Today 16.02.2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2007-02-16-ganges_x.htm
25 lakh take dip on Maghi Purnima Hindustan Times 03.02.2007 http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1918310,0015002500030001.htm
Devotees throng Mandi, Riwalsar Lake The Tribune 29.01.2007 http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070129/himachal.htm#1
Devotees take holy dip in sea off Rameswaram The Hindu 19.01.2007 http://www.hinduonnet.com/2007/01/19/stories/2007011915950300.htm
Pilgrims take holy dip in Ganga The Hindu 15.01.2007 http://www.hinduonnet.com/2007/01/15/stories/2007011501422200.htm
U.P. Govt. orders closure of tanneries in Kanpur, Unnao The Hindu 06.01.2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/06/stories/2007010610800500.htm
Lakhs flock to Ardh Kumbh The Hindu 04.01.2007 http://www.thehindu.com/2007/01/04/stories/2007010415240100.htm
Set for the holy dip in Allahabad CNN-IBN 02.01.2007 http://www.ibnlive.com/news/set-for-the-holy-dip-in-allahabad/30038-3.html
The Gangotri glacier is shrinking CNN-IBN 20.11.2006 http://www.ibnlive.com/news/the-gangotri-glacier-is-shrinking/26587-3.html
Dolphin die as the Ganga chokes CNN-IBN 19.11.2006 http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dolphins-die-as-the-ganga-chokes/26516-3.html
No moksha for Ganga at Varanasi CNN-IBN 18.11.2006 http://www.ibnlive.com/news/no-moksha-for-ganga-in-varanasi/26459-3.html
Ganga Action Plan is full of gaps CNN-IBN 16.11.2006 http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ganga-action-plan-is-full-of-gaps/26358-3.html
Lakhs take holy dip in Ganga, Saryu Hindustan Times 05.11.2006 http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1836796,0015002500030003.htm
Devotees take holy dip in Pushkar Sarovar on Kartik Purnima Zee News 05.11.2006 http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=333726&sid=REG
A dirty Ganges deters Chhath devotees Critics.com, UK 29.10.2006 http://news.monstersandcritics.com/india/article_1215764.php/A_dirty_Ganges_deters_Chhath_devotees
Thousands take dip in Yamuna on Chhath The Hindu 28.10.2006 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200610281540.htm
A Ganga clean-up story: From floating bodies to fishing 'em out Lucknow Newsline 27.10.2006 http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=206908
Haryana to release water into Yamuna for Chhat Pooja Zee News 26.10.2006 http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=331582&sid=REG&ssid=
A dirty Ganga deters Chhath devotees India News 26.10.2006 http://news.monstersandcritics.com/india/article_1215764.php/A_dirty_Ganges_deters_Chhath_devotees
Idol immersion continues in Yamuna despite HC order Delhi Newsline 07.10.2006 http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=204153
Cleaning Kali Bein: Govt to act as support system The Tribune 28.08.2006 http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060829/jal.htm#1
River Yamuna will get back its original quality of water Press information Bureau 22.08.2006 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=20115
Use religious places to reform people:Kalam The Tribune 17.08.2006 http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060818/main5.htm
Villages pollute Bein as there's no alternative Chandigarh Newsline 15.08.2006 http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=196881
Goddess Cauvery worshipped Chennai Online 04.08.2006 http://www.chennaionline.com/colnews/newsitem.asp?NEWSID=%7BBC116526-75EB-4B85-9DB4-D5CAE0916665%7D&CATEGORYNAME=CHENNAI
Thousands take dip in Cauvery The Hindu 03.08.2006 http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/08/03/stories/2004080310700300.htm
Devotees throng Cauvery banks for Adi Amavasai dip The New Indian Express 25.07.2006 -
Ganga cleaner than before Zeenews.com 17.07.2006 http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=309581&ssid=26&sid=ENV
A new begining for Budha Pushkar lake The Hindu 17.06.2006 http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/17/stories/2006061715820500.htm