BBMP plans road show against POP idols
BENGALURU: Mayor Gangambike Mallikarjun on Wednesday held a detailed discussion with heads of various schools and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials from Bengaluru west to spread awareness
New Indian Express (Bangalore)
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Lake Rejuvenation Forum Completes a Year
NeTRA (Nekkundi Tank Rejuvenation Association), an umbrella organisation of five residents’ groups set up to protect and rejuvenate the Doddanekundi Lake, celebrated its first anniversary on Sunday.
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Government Confirms 9 Dengue Deaths Since January
BENGALURU: The death audit committee of the State Health Department has confirmed nine deaths due to dengue and 3,859 positive cases since January in the state. District health officers have been directed
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Bellandur Lake Froths up Yet Again
After Saturday evening’s rain, froth has resurfaced on Bellandur Lake. Vishruth, a resident of Yemlur who lives about 30 metres from the lake, said, “Every time it rains and the water flows, the froth
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NGT Orders Interim Stay on Netravathi Diversion Project
MANGALURU: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) southern zone gave an interim stay for the Netravathi river diversion project in its order issued on Wednesday. The appeal to the NGT was filed by K N Somashekar
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Relax CRZ Norms for Beach Tourism, Karnataka Urges Centre
The state government has urged the Centre to relax Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to develop beach tourism in the state. “Due to CRZ guidelines, no activity can be taken up 200 metres from the
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Study Says Moisture can Affect Upper Atmospheric Winds
BENGALURU: Variations in atmospheric moisture can influence winds blowing in the higher reaches of the atmosphere, according to a study by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers. Winds circulating
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Modern Tools Can Help in Conservation'
Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, is facing huge crisis due to developmental demands. New and innovative methods using geospatial technology can help manage this challenge better, if stakeholders
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2 Days, 353 Dengue Cases in State
The state has recorded 353 dengue cases in just 48 hours from July 20. This sharp rise from 1,660 cases to 2,013 has put the doctors on alert. The Health and Family Welfare Department has also confirmed
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Assembly Discusses Bengaluru Air Pollution
BENGALURU: Respirable Suspended Particulate Matters (RSPM) level in Bengaluru city is more than the national average, making it one of the most air-polluted cities in the country. As per the findings
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Rapid Urbanisation, Devpt Leading to Pollution: Rai
Worried over rising air and water pollution, people living in cities, particularly Bengaluru, want more action from the state forest, environment and ecology department. Their concern has only mounted