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Good News for Dolphin Lovers in India

India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey Reveals Population of 6,327 India's inaugural large-scale survey of river dolphins has estimated a total population of 6,327. These dolphins are primarily found in the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river basins. The survey was conducted under Project Dolphin, which was launched in 2020. It provides the first detailed insight into the status of these endangered species in the country. India is home to two species of freshwater dolphins. They are the Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) and the Indus river dolphin (Platanista minor). Both species are critical indicators of a healthy river ecosystem. These…

Ganga: The World’s Only Freshwater River with a Remarkable Self-Purification Mechanism

Ganga is the world’s only freshwater river containing 1,100 types of bacteriophages. These are microscopic viruses that naturally purify water. A groundbreaking study by renowned scientist Dr. Ajay Sonkar has revealed a fascinating detail. The Ganga River remains entirely germ-free. This is despite over 600 million visitors taking holy dips during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. According to the research, Ganga is the world’s only freshwater river containing 1,100 types of bacteriophages. These are microscopic viruses that naturally purify water. They remove pollutants and destroy harmful bacteria. Dr. Sonkar was earlier praised by former President APJ Abdul Kalam.…

Unsafe Ganga Water Quality Raises Alarm at MahaKumbh 2025

NGT Flags High Fecal Bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj, Questions UPPCB Over Lapses Tribunal Raises Alarm Over Unsafe Water Quality Amid Maha Kumbh Mela The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious concerns. They noted the presence of high levels of fecal bacteria in the Ganga at Prayagraj. Several locations fail to meet the primary water quality standards for bathing. The observations came from an NGT bench. This bench included Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Judicial Member Justice Sudhir Agarwal, and Member A Senthil Vel. They heard a plea about untreated sewage being dumped into the Ganga and Yamuna. This occurs…