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Chhath devotees pray submerged in toxic Yamuna foam, anti-foam chemicals merely an eyewash
As part of Chhath Puja preparations, Delhi Jal Board has been sprinkling anti-foam chemicals in Yamuna. This measure, however ...
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‘It stinks, but it’s OK’: Defying warnings, India’s Hindus bathe in holy river polluted with toxic foam
“We can’t allow you to go into the water.” A devotee takes a dip in the waters of Yamuna. Picture: Anindito Mukherjee/Getty ...
India’s Hindus defy warnings, bathe in holy river defiled by waste: ‘you will fall sick’
Thousands of people entered the stinking waters to pray in a religious festival, with some drinking the water.
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Hindu devotees defy court warning, bathe in toxic Yamuna for Chhath Puja
DELHI: Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against bathing in the ...
India's Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution
Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against bathing in the sacred ...
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Chhath devotees immerse themselves in Yamuna despite thick layer of toxic foam covering its surface
The first day of Chhath Puja on Tuesday saw devotees immerse themselves in Yamuna for their ritual baths despite thick layers of toxic foam covering its surface. At the Kalindi Kunj and Sur ghat area, ...
Devotees throng Delhi ghats, mark Chhath Puja festivity with prayers, songs, selfies
Lakhs of devotees thronged artificial ghats across the national capital on Thursday to mark the third day of Chhath Puja and ...
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Chhath devotees immerse themselves in Yamuna despite thick layer of toxic foam covering its surface
The first day of Chhath Puja on Tuesday saw devotees immerse themselves in Yamuna for their ritual baths ... seems to have been taken,” said Kirti Devi, a local resident.
Himachal clinches win against UP in women T-20 quarterfinal
In a thrilling women's T-20 quarterfinal match, Himachal Pradesh, led by wicket-keeper-captain Sushma B Verma's remarkable 62 not out, secured a victory against Uttar Pradesh. The match featured ...
Four-day Chhath Puja begins with Nahay Khay
Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khay, a four-day festival involving strict rituals and fasting to honor the Sun God.