"The Ganges is above all the river of India ... descend to the river on ghats, or steps), millions of Hindus converge each year to bathe in the sacred waters and cremate their dead.

The Supreme Court, deeply concerned about illegal constructions on the Ganges' banks, has instructed the Centre and Bihar ...

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the illegal constructions on the banks of the Ganges and directed both the Centre and the Bihar government to submit status reports on the steps taken ...

The Ganges serves as a hub of activity, its banks lined with precariously tilted structures, boats, and communities. People gather on the steps to wash, bathe, prepare food, and even build funeral ...

Supreme Court directs Centre and Bihar Government to report on clearing illegal constructions along Ganges banks.