Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Alaknanda Cruise Fined for Polluting Ganga
The Alaknanda cruise in Varanasi was fined ₹5,000 for polluting the Ganga river.
A video showed sewage flowing into the river from a valve on the cruise.
The cruise was undergoing maintenance, and during the inspection of an emergency valve, a staff member used the toilet, causing sewage to enter the river instead of the septic tank.
The district administration imposed the fine and directed the cruise to install a separate tank for the emergency valve to prevent future pollution.
The Pollution Control Board also issued a notice seeking an explanation.
Alaknanda cruise fined ₹5,000 for polluting the Ganga river in Varanasi.
Sewage discharge occurred from an emergency valve during routine maintenance.
A video of the incident went viral, prompting an investigation by the municipal corporation.
The cruise management was directed to install a separate tank for the emergency valve.
The Pollution Control Board issued a notice seeking an explanation from the cruise management.
- Who
- Alaknanda cruise management and staff
- What
- Pollution of the Ganga river due to sewage discharge
- When
- January 14
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Sewage flowed into the river from an emergency valve during inspection and toilet use by a staff member
- Fine Amount
- ₹5,000
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- January 14
- Action Taken
- Fine imposed, notice issued by Pollution Control Board
- Directive
- Install separate tank for emergency valve
