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High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to 1,400 times in the Ganga and 660 times in the Yamuna. This contamination endangers public health, prompting NGT to summon UP authorities for not complying with directives to maintain water quality, posing risks of waterborne diseases and environmental harm.
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News video: Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination

Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination 03:20

Shocking reports reveal that the sacred waters of the Ganga and Yamuna at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are severely contaminated with faecal bacteria, failing official bathing water standards. Devotees gathering for the holy dip are unknowingly exposing themselves to dangerous pathogens, raising serious...

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Kumbh Mela Kumbh Mela Hindu pilgrimage and festival in India

Adani’s 'Seva Hi Saadhna Hai' Pledge: From MahaKumbh’s 4 Million Meals to Puri’s Rath Yatra [Video]

Adani’s 'Seva Hi Saadhna Hai' Pledge: From MahaKumbh’s 4 Million Meals to Puri’s Rath Yatra

In a land where devotion flows not just through rituals, but through service, the Adani Group has embraced a powerful truth: Seva is not just an act — it is Saadhna. Rooted in this philosophy, the ‘Seva Hi Saadhna Hai’ pledge is Adani’s sacred commitment to serving with humility, scale, and soul. What began as a monumental effort at the MahaKumbh — where over 4 million sanctified meals were lovingly prepared and distributed to pilgrims — continues now at one of India’s most divine festivals: the Puri Rath Yatra. As the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath roll through the ancient city, Adani’s unbroken chain of seva ensures that every devotee is nourished, every offering is honored, and every step of faith is met with a gesture of care. From massive community kitchens to meticulously organized Prasad Seva, Adani’s service is seamless, silent, and spiritually aligned with the heart of the Yatra. #JagannathPuriRathYatra #JagannathRathYatra2025 #PuriRathYatra #RathYatra2025 #JagannathYatra #JagannathPuri #RathYatraLive #RathYatraAdaniNews #JagannathRathYatraStory #JagannathRathYatraLatestNews #SevaHiSaadhnaHai #AdaniSeva #PuriRathYatra2025 #JagannathRathYatra ~PR.152~HT.408~GR.124~

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