Flowing parallel to the Ganga, the Yamuna is another major river in Northern India. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier and passes through states such as Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Delhi.

Because rivers help in strengthening the ecosystem as well as maintaining biodiversity. Also, they are the main source of drinking water and irrigation. In India, the importance of rivers has ...

A government report reveals the presence of 6,324 dolphins in India's major river systems. Conducted under 'Project Dolphin,' ...

The first population estimation of riverine dolphins in India has revealed the presence of 6,327 dolphins in the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus River systems, according to a government report published ...