Shimsha

Construction boom: Illegal sand extraction continues despite ban

Huge profit margin lures even influential politicians. Illegal sand extraction from river beds in the district has become rampant due to great demand in Bangalore and Mysore — driven by boom in construction activities. While a load of sand costs Rs 10,000 in Mandya, it fetches up to Rs 25,000 …

Construction boom: Illegal sand extraction continues despite ban

Huge profit margin lures even influential politicians. Illegal sand extraction from river beds in the district has become rampant due to great demand in Bangalore and Mysore — driven by boom in construction activities. While a load of sand costs Rs 10,000 in Mandya, it fetches up to Rs 25,000 …

Cabinet nod for Anekal drinking water plan

The State Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to provide drinking water to the residents of Anekal and the Karnataka Housing Board’s Suryanagar layouts and surrounding areas by pumping water from the Shimsha river at a cost of Rs 450 crore. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken in the Cabinet …

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