New lease of life for Herohalli lake
After facing resistance from vested interests, an endangered lake in west Bangalore is finally on its way to restoration with police protection and support from a section of public-spirited locals. One
After facing resistance from vested interests, an endangered lake in west Bangalore is finally on its way to restoration with police protection and support from a section of public-spirited locals. One
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has sought information from various government agencies on the condition of the trees and saplings planted in and around the City. The action comes in
Philips India has become the latest entrant in the air purifier segment, keeping in line with its strategy to grow its business by offering innovations in the personal health and well-being space. The
BELGAUM: While advocates and farmers organizations in north Karnataka have reorganized to put pressure to implement the controversial Kalsa-Bhandura water diversion project, the Karnataka government is
The High Court has quashed the acquisition of over 4,000 acres of land by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) for the formation of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPL) on grounds that the process is flawed.
Karnataka’s urban poor percentage is way higher than the national average and has been the same for nearly 30-odd years now. While the current national urban poor percentage stands at 26, the percentage
Rapid pace urbanisation in Bangalore is causing serious problems with respect to provision of basic amenities such as safe drinking water supply. EMPRI has done an exhaustive study to find out the main
Karnataka requires a staggering Rs 52,000 crore to tide over its drinking water crisis. Of the 59,753 habitations in the state, 32,000 face a shortage. "We are completely dependent on borewells, which
To counter the mess in the garbage disposal system in Bangalore, the Karnataka government has decided to appoint a top IAS officer as the Special Commissioner in the city corporation, exclusively responsible
CHENNAI: Chennai’s roads are the second deadliest in the country, says a report published by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based research organisation. According to the statistics of
In a bid to find a solution to the garbage problem that is dotting urban spaces, the Centre would soon set up waste-to-compost projects in 500 cities and towns across the country, said the Union Minister
Kammasandra Lake in Electronics City, that was once a fresh water lake with natural aqua and bird habitat, has turned into a garbage dump yard. The lake is under the custody of Hebbagodi Gram Panchayat.
City ranks fourth in country in number of accidents, according to findings by Centre for Environment and Science. A report by the Centre for Environment and Science (CSE) made public on Monday has pointed
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is struggling to meet the May 31 deadline of regularising all unauthorised connections in the newly added areas. Reason – residents in these areas have
Tata Solar Power (TSP) announced expansion of its manufacturing facility from 125 MW TO 200 MW at Bangalore. Anticipating policy support from the Modi government at the Centre, Tata Solar Power (TSP) announced
Wastewater reuse is an important adaptation option for mitigating water stress in rapidly growing urban centres. But, wastewater reuse is easier said than done, particularly in developing countries. The
Environment protection groups, Save Bangalore Lakes Trust (SBLT) and Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NBF), have brought out a report on the encroachment of lakes in the City. The 209-page report, titled ‘Phase
Bangalore generates 57,000 MT of electronic waste a year, reveals Assocham study. The report, Electronic Waste Management in India, released as part of World Earth Day on April 22, said India generates
The installation work of the five-tonne-capacity biomethanisation power plant is under progress at KR Market in the City. Looks like the garbage woes in the KR Market will finally come to an end as the
Taking up a PIL on felling of trees in Bangalore, the Karnataka high court asked the parties concerned to come up with suggestions on a system to keep a close watch on replanting of trees. A division bench