Probe into closing, encroachment of lakes in Bengaluru will be done: CM
2 years, 6 months ago

Probe into closing, encroachment of lakes in Bengaluru will be done: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday informed the State Legislative Assembly that he would get an inquiry into closing of lakes in Bengaluru and encroachments done. Repeated pandemonium prevailed in the Assembly as the ruling BJP, especially Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, tried to turn the tables on the opposition Congress, accusing it of having taken decisions in the past, while in power, allowing close of lakes and permitting encroachments, which has resulted in flooding in the city, when there are heavy rains. Noting that governments in the past have taken wrong decisions on the ill-advice and have been misguided by officials in certain cases, Bommai further said, "It is true that attempts were made to close lakes and to remove them from the maps, who were the influential people behind it, will be inquired into." He said out of 42 lakes closed down in Bengaluru so far, 28 have been "swallowed" by Bangalore Development Authority, five by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, one is BDA authorised, and seven by private encroachers.

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Citizens, experts pursue legal action to protect Bengaluru’s water bodies from waste dumping
1 week, 5 days ago

Citizens, experts pursue legal action to protect Bengaluru’s water bodies from waste dumping

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Citizens, activists and experts are worried of the increasing incidents of dumping of waste in water bodies, especially those in Bengaluru outskirts. This comes after citizens approached a team of researchers at the IISc to protect Mylasandra Lake in Ramesh Layout from increasing illegal encroachment and dumping of construction and debris waste and garbage. In an email to the …

Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill aimed at bringing Bengaluru under CM, Dy CM, says Ashoka
1 week, 5 days ago

Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill aimed at bringing Bengaluru under CM, Dy CM, says Ashoka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Legislators from BJP on Monday opposed the Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill tabled in the House by deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka alleged that through the Bill, the government is trying to bring the Bengaluru civic body under the control of the CM and the Bengaluru development minister in …

Bengaluru residents allege 'massive' encroachment of Hulimavu lake, urge immediate action
1 month ago

Bengaluru residents allege 'massive' encroachment of Hulimavu lake, urge immediate action

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru residents have raised concerns over alleged large-scale encroachment of Hulimavu Lake, claiming that rapid real estate development has drastically altered the once-thriving water body. A video shared on X by ‘Namma Karnataka Weather’ handle claims encroachment by residential complexes "A video shared on X by ‘Namma Karnataka Weather’ claims encroachment by residential complexes and road construction upon the lake’s …

Citizens offer over 100 suggestions for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Citizens offer over 100 suggestions for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

The Hindu  

: Over 100 suggestions were provided by citizens on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill during the second public consultation meeting held for the Bommanahalli, South, Rajarajeshwari Nagar and West zones of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Tuesday. Citizens also spoke about entrusting more responsibilities to councillors in the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the merger of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and …

Bengaluru water supply board clarifies ownership after reports of building being illegally occupied
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water supply board clarifies ownership after reports of building being illegally occupied

Hindustan Times  

A building in Ambedkar Nagar, near Whitefield, previously reported as belonging to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and allegedly illegally occupied by private individuals, has been clarified to not be under BWSSB’s jurisdiction. The controversy began when residents raised concerns about the building, originally constructed in 2002 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to house water pumps and …

Karnataka govt to take stock of lost water bodies
3 months ago

Karnataka govt to take stock of lost water bodies

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state government agencies are currently reviewing base maps and preparing ground survey reports to determine the extent of lake land loss across Karnataka. For instance, Dharmambudhi lake was transformed into the Majestic Bus Stand, Shoolay Lake became an indoor stadium, and Domlur Lake was converted into a residential layout by the Bangalore Development Authority. However, according to government …

HYDRAA chief learns a trick or two from Bengaluru’s lake revival strategy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA chief learns a trick or two from Bengaluru’s lake revival strategy

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s resilient approach in mitigation of floods and restoration of lakes like Jakkur and Yelahanka impressed Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency Commissioner A V Ranganath. Ranganath, who has cracked down hard on the land mafia and encroachers in Hyderabad by demolishing structures on lakes and drains, visited the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitor Centre on Thursday and …

HYDRAA team in Bengaluru for study on lakes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA team in Bengaluru for study on lakes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency officials, led by commissioner A.V. Ranganath, visited the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre in Bengaluru on Thursday to study lake protection, restoration, rejuvenation and disaster management. The team studied methods of providing advance rain information to the public with information on how much rain is going to fall, traffic jam alerts, …

Lost in the Flow: The Untold History of Bengaluru's Lakes and Their Associated Land
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lost in the Flow: The Untold History of Bengaluru's Lakes and Their Associated Land

The Hindu  

The article explores the historical significance of Bengaluru's lakes and their associated land. It highlights the role of the lakes in the city's water management system and the intricate maintenance system that was in place to manage the water flow. However, the rapid urbanization and pressure from real estate have led to the conversion of the downstream land into built-up …

Heavy Rains in Bengaluru: Second Flood in Two Weeks, Residents Evacuated
5 months ago

Heavy Rains in Bengaluru: Second Flood in Two Weeks, Residents Evacuated

The Hindu  

Heavy rains in Bengaluru lead to flooding and inundation in multiple areas. The flood in Kendriya Vihar apartments at Yelahanka has occurred twice in two weeks, with residents being evacuated to safety. Overflowing water from the Doddabommasandra lake has flooded areas and layouts around the lake, including Vidyaranyapura. The city's revenue minister has visited affected areas and is working to …

Development works picks up pace at Bengaluru's Vibhuthipura Lake
6 months ago

Development works picks up pace at Bengaluru's Vibhuthipura Lake

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Following Lokayukta inspection and warning, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike officials have accelerated the development of Vibhutipura Lake. Similarly, the Lokayukta also inspected Gottigere and Jakkur Lakes last week and gave necessary directions to officials to address and fix issues like pollution, sewage inflow, incomplete chain link fencing, and discrepancies between estimates and work executed at the lake. The Lokayukta …

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Water from any of the city lakes is not fit for consumption even after treatment, shows a report by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Lake data available with The New Indian Express showed that prominent lakes, like Ulsoor, Madiwala, Yediyur, Sankey, Varthur, Bellandur, Hebbal, Puttenahalli and Mahadevapura, all fall under the D category. The water quality in lakes …

Bengaluru: Lokayukta inspects lakes, orders removal of encroachments
7 months ago

Bengaluru: Lokayukta inspects lakes, orders removal of encroachments

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Following a slew of complaints on poor lake management in the Mahadevpura Zone, Lokayukta Justice BS Patil directed that the lacunae surrounding the Vibhutipura Lake Development Project be fixed, and set a month’s deadline for officials to clear encroachments and establish the boundary of the water body. A team including Upalokayukta Justices KN Phanindra and B Veerappa went on …

BBMP chief directs officials to identify and remove encroachments
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BBMP chief directs officials to identify and remove encroachments

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath, has instructed the officials to identify and clear encroachments of stormwater drains and lakes in coordination with the land records and revenue departments. Addressing a meeting held on Wednesday at the BBMP office with officials from various departments regarding the removal of encroachments on stormwater drains and lakes, he …

NGT directs BBMP to stop digging at Yelahanka-Puttenahalli Bird Conservation Reserve and Lake
9 months ago

NGT directs BBMP to stop digging at Yelahanka-Puttenahalli Bird Conservation Reserve and Lake

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal Southern Zone has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to stop digging at the Yelahanka-Puttenahalli Bird Conservation Reserve and Lake for laying pipelines. After the Yelahanka-Puttenahalli Lake and Bird Conservation Trust approached the NGT to restrain the BBMP from carrying out any activities, including digging of the earth and putting a huge pipeline in and around …

The rains are here, but are Bengaluru’s lakes monsoon-ready?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The rains are here, but are Bengaluru’s lakes monsoon-ready?

The Hindu  

As one approaches the wetland area of the Kothnur lake in South Bengaluru, bright bougainvillea blooms greet you. Secondary and tertiary often get left out.” There is also the issue of sewage entering the lakes through channels other than the primary storm water drain, an issue which often leaves even the authorities perplexed. During the monsoon, we deploy extra labour …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru restores 3 lakes in water-stressed city
11 months ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru restores 3 lakes in water-stressed city

The Hindu  

Professional franchise cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru has restored three lakes in Bengaluru, a city grappling with a severe water crisis. The water holding capacity of the lakes has also increased to cover up to 17 acres, it said, adding that the lakes will not only facilitate groundwater recharge but also support agricultural activities in the surrounding areas. Ethno-medicinal plant …

Activists hold BWSSB, Ground Water Authority accountable for water crisis in Bengaluru
11 months, 1 week ago

Activists hold BWSSB, Ground Water Authority accountable for water crisis in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

As the water shortage in Bengaluru continues, the citizens and activists are now blaming the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Karnataka Ground Water Authority for the mismanagement despite there were warnings about water woes well in advance. The BWSSB act clearly states that drinking water must not be utilised for non essential purposes like washing cars, watering gardens, …

New bore dwellers in Bengaluru must take permission from govt: BBMP amid water crisis
1 year ago

New bore dwellers in Bengaluru must take permission from govt: BBMP amid water crisis

Hindustan Times  

As the city grapples with one of its worst water crises, the civic water board has warned of initiating legal action against those drilling unauthorised borewells, in yet another measure aimed at tiding over the situation. New bore dwellers in Bengaluru must take permission from govt: BBMP The move comes days after Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board banned the …

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City
1 year ago

BWSSB to Penalise Residents over Water Wastage in Bengaluru City

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The residents of Bengaluru city have been banned from taking to cleaning their vehicles, gardening among other purposes using drinking water and any violation found would attract a penalty of Rs 5,000 on erring the residents from the officials concerned of Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewerage Board, Bengaluru. The Board felt that a ban on the use of water …

BWSSB to Go for Filter Borewells in Lakes to Mitigate Water Crisis in Bengaluru City
1 year ago

BWSSB to Go for Filter Borewells in Lakes to Mitigate Water Crisis in Bengaluru City

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: To mitigate water crisis gripping Bengaluru city, Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewerage Board has decided to emulate ‘filter bore-wells’ in selected lake areas to draw water and supply it to the residents. Besides, an order banning use of water for cleaning vehicles, gardening among others purposes will be banned in Bengaluru city and the residents have been asked to …

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has sought replies from the member secretary of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and two others in a case regarding alleged encroachments on a lake’s buffer zone in Mahadevapura in east Bengaluru. Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others The tribunal was hearing the matter where it had taken suo motu cognisance …

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer
1 year, 5 months ago

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer

The Hindu  

As Bengaluru is likely to partially shut down due to the bandh called on Tuesday to protest against the government releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, there is a dark shadow of a drinking water crisis looming over the city. Rakesh Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department and Water Resources Department, said that there was sufficient water for the …

HC accepts timeline-based action plan to remove encroachments in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

HC accepts timeline-based action plan to remove encroachments in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday accepted the action plans submitted by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike for prevention and removal of encroachments of storm-water drains and lakes by fixing responsibility on the designated officers and timeline for taking various steps. However, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice Krishna S. Dixit asked the BBMP …

Bengaluru Lakes: High Court Directs BBMP, Sewage Board, PCB & Other State Authorities To Jointly Prepare Plan For Removing Encroachments
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru Lakes: High Court Directs BBMP, Sewage Board, PCB & Other State Authorities To Jointly Prepare Plan For Removing Encroachments

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, State Urban Development and Revenue Departments, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to jointly come out with an action plan to remove all encroachments on Storm Water Drains and lakes in Bengaluru City. One of the important remedial measures is in the …

Hebbal, Nagawara lakes deprived of maintenance without resource allocation from government
1 year, 8 months ago

Hebbal, Nagawara lakes deprived of maintenance without resource allocation from government

The Hindu  

Staff shortage and fund crunch with the Forest Department have hindered the maintenance of two major lakes in North Bengaluru in Hebbal, and Nagawara. “When we talk to the officials of the Forest Department, they said that they do not have money to maintain the lake,” Mr. Kumar said. Even though the residents and lake activists have shown interest in …

2,052 Encroachments in Bengaluru Cleared, BBMP Tells HC
2 years, 5 months ago

2,052 Encroachments in Bengaluru Cleared, BBMP Tells HC

News 18  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has informed the High Court of Karnataka that 2,052 encroachments on storm water drains have been removed so far. The HC bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Alok Aradhe was hearing a petition by ‘Citizens Action Group’ and others on Wednesday. During the hearing the HC was informed by the BBMP’s counsel that 50 per …

Bengaluru floods: When lakes overflowed
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru floods: When lakes overflowed

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 22, 2022 10:00 IST When it began to rain heavily late in the afternoon on September 4, K.P. Consequently, roads along the Outer Ring Road, houses in low-lying areas, basements, and lower floors of apartment complexes in a broad swathe running from north-east Bengaluru to the south-eastern part were flooded. The situation was dire in some of …

Anti-encroachment drive in Bengaluru skips over lakes as BBMP faces multiple hurdles
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-encroachment drive in Bengaluru skips over lakes as BBMP faces multiple hurdles

The Hindu  

As Bengalureans try to move on from the deluge that crippled normal life recently, the focus was back on the city’s neglected lakes, many of which rose from inconspicuousness with a fury rarely seen before. But so far, no action has been taken to remove encroachments on lakes, which is also one of the major reasons for the flood-like situation …

42 lakes have disappeared in Bengaluru, says Revenue Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

42 lakes have disappeared in Bengaluru, says Revenue Minister

The Hindu  

Revenue Minister R. Ashok on Monday told the Legislative Assembly that 42 lakes disappeared in Bengaluru city and many of them during the Congress governments in the State. Since 1963 In a reply to over 12 hours of debate involving 36 members on rain havoc and floods in different parts of the State during the South-West monsoon, Mr. Ashok said …

Bengaluru encroachment: Kiran Shaw calls for penalty on BBMP, BDA & builders
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru encroachment: Kiran Shaw calls for penalty on BBMP, BDA & builders

Live Mint  

As the anti-encroachment drive reached its fourth day in Bengaluru, Biotechnology industry veteran Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlighted the issue of granting permission to encroachments by the city civic bodies and also suggested penalising them for doing so. In line with the ongoing anti-encroachment drive, she asked for a parallel investigation into how the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Bangalore Development Authority …

‘Won’t Spare Anyone’: K'taka Minister Blames Bengaluru IT Companies for Encroachment
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Won’t Spare Anyone’: K'taka Minister Blames Bengaluru IT Companies for Encroachment

News 18  

Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka is in the eye of controversy after his comments targeting the IT companies in Bengaluru. The minister said more than 30 IT companies had encroached on stormwater drains while they were the most vocal lot after flooding in the city last week. We won’t spare anyone, no question of giving time to anyone,” said R …

BBMP's Failure To Remove Encroachments Over Storm Water Drains Inundated Parts Of Bengaluru With Rain Water: High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

BBMP's Failure To Remove Encroachments Over Storm Water Drains Inundated Parts Of Bengaluru With Rain Water: High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State Government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to take immediate steps for removal of all encroachments on Storm Water Drains immediately and to ensure prevention of dumping of all kind of wastes and other pollutants into Storm Water Drains. The direction was given by a division bench of Acting Chief Justice …

‘The corrupt gnawed into every open space ... and somehow managed to get building permits’
2 years, 6 months ago

‘The corrupt gnawed into every open space ... and somehow managed to get building permits’

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 08, 2022 17:21 IST Leo F. Saldanha is the coordinator of Environment Support Group, a Bengaluru-based non-governmental organisation that works on a variety of environmental and social justice initiatives. Rau’s report recommended that all lakes and kaluves be immediately protected even if they did not have water, so they could serve in time as the city built …

Bengaluru Floods: Karnataka to Seek Special Grants from Centre, Says CM; Hotel Tariffs Go Up as Demand Increases Amid Deluge
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Floods: Karnataka to Seek Special Grants from Centre, Says CM; Hotel Tariffs Go Up as Demand Increases Amid Deluge

News 18  

Bengaluru Floods: Karnataka to Seek Special Grants from Centre, Says CM Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said his government will seek special grants from the central government as compensation for damages caused in rain-battered Bengaluru. PTI Bengaluru Floods: Harrowing Time for E-com Firms, Delivery Boys E-commerce companies, especially their delivery boys, had a harrowing time supplying products to …

Bengaluru rains | CM Bommai chairs meeting with central officials
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru rains | CM Bommai chairs meeting with central officials

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday, September 7,2022, chaired a meeting with an official team of the Union Government, which arrived in the State for assessing the rain damages to crops and infrastructure during the south-west monsoon. The team led by Ashish Kumar, Joint Secretary, Union Home Department, held an hour-long meeting with the Chief Minister and senior officials …

​Bengaluru, Sorry For the Suffering, Will Look For Permanent Fix by Next Rains: Civic Chief
2 years, 6 months ago

​Bengaluru, Sorry For the Suffering, Will Look For Permanent Fix by Next Rains: Civic Chief

News 18  

Within four months of taking over as the chief of Bengaluru’s city civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Tushar Giri Nath is faced with the daunting task of handling the flash floods that have engulfed the Silicon Capital of India. News18 spoke exclusively to BBMP commissioner Giri Nath on the handling of the situation, given the unprecedented rain and …

Bengaluru floods: CM Basavaraj Bommai blames previous Congress govts for 'maladministration'
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru floods: CM Basavaraj Bommai blames previous Congress govts for 'maladministration'

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has blamed the previous Congress governments in the state for the flood-like situation in cyber city Bengaluru. Speaking to media on Tuesday, Basavaraj Bommai said, "This happened because of maladministration and totally unplanned administration of previous Congress government. Basavaraj Bommai said the deluge was due to "unprecedented rainfall and overflowing" of water bodies but assured …

Bengaluru rains | Encroachments, illegal constructions cause floods in IT corridor: Bommai
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru rains | Encroachments, illegal constructions cause floods in IT corridor: Bommai

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said Bengaluru City has received unprecedented rainfall this monsoon season, which was highest in the last 90 years, and the IT corridor has been under rainwater owing to overflow of tanks and illegal encroachments and constructions of buildings, particularly in Mahadevapura ward of the City. Secondly, all the establishments are located in the …

Several streets and areas still waterlogged in rain battered Bengaluru
2 years, 6 months ago

Several streets and areas still waterlogged in rain battered Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The situation in several parts of rain battered Bengaluru, by and large continued to remain the same on Tuesday, with streets waterlogged, houses and vehicles partially inundated, as torrential downpour lashed the capital city on September 5 night. On the T K Halli pump house in Malavalli taluk of Mandya which pumps Cauvery water to Bengaluru, being affected due …

Karnataka unveils alternative plan for water supply in Bengaluru. Details here
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka unveils alternative plan for water supply in Bengaluru. Details here

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Chief Minister has unveiled an alternative plan to resolve the problem of water supply in Bengaluru as the torrential rainfall in the city damaged pump houses. Bengaluru's water supply company said it would stop the supply of water to more than 50 areas in the city for two days after a pumping station that brings in water from …

Bengaluru rains: Karnataka govt releases ₹300 crore to manage flood situation
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru rains: Karnataka govt releases ₹300 crore to manage flood situation

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday night said the government has decided to release ₹300 crore to manage the flood situation in Bengaluru, as torrential downpour continues to create havoc in the city. To restore damaged infrastructure like roads, electric poles, transformers, schools etc, ₹300 crore has been kept for Bengaluru alone, Bommai said. The chief minister said it …

Bengaluru rains: Boats out on highways as IT hub witnesses severe waterlogging, traffic snarls | Watch
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru rains: Boats out on highways as IT hub witnesses severe waterlogging, traffic snarls | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights Bengaluru has been witnessing heavy rains, and normal life in the IT hub of India has come to a halt Several areas, including highways and the outer ring road, have been busy with traffic CM instructed officials to see to it that water is drained out from the inundated roads at earliest Bengaluru has been witnessing heavy rains, and …

Karnataka weather update: Schools, colleges in Bengaluru closed amid heavy rains; several areas waterlogged
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka weather update: Schools, colleges in Bengaluru closed amid heavy rains; several areas waterlogged

India TV News  

Highlights Heavy rains in Bengaluru uprooted several trees on Monday The IMD had earlier predicted of heavy downpour in the state for the coming days Officials have been instructed to help locals and repair Bakshi Lake immediately Karnataka weather update: Schools and colleges in Bengaluru declared a holiday on Tuesday due to heavy rains, Bengaluru Urban DC, K Srinivas confirmed. …

Where are Bengaluru’s lakes?
2 years, 8 months ago

Where are Bengaluru’s lakes?

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 10, 2022 18:00 IST On a cloudy day in early June, Leo Saldanha, the 54-year-old coordinator of the Environment Support Group, a non-governmental organisation working on issues of social and environmental justice in India, made a quick survey of the Subramanyapura kere in south-west Bengaluru. According to old topographical sheets of the Survey of India as well …

CM Bommai scraps BDA's controversial water body conversion notice after outrage
2 years, 10 months ago

CM Bommai scraps BDA's controversial water body conversion notice after outrage

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Development Authority came under fire on social media when it put out a notice looking to categorise a ‘water body’ as residential property as there was a cartographical error in its 2015 plan. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said that the notification issued by the BDA to categorise a ‘water body’ as a residential land will be cancelled. The …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: What is causing it?
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: What is causing it?

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka capital Bengaluru, is popularly known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ and the ‘start-up capital of India’, but citizens have neglected to upkeep one of its first titles, ‘the garden city’. The water board is tasked with pulling nearly all of Bengaluru's water supply from the Cauvery River, which is more than 100 kilometres away from the city. …

Bengaluru civic body rejuvenates 8 out of 39 lakes
3 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru civic body rejuvenates 8 out of 39 lakes

India Today  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has completed the rejuvenation of eight of the 39 lakes, the work on which started two years ago. Under the Karnataka government's Bengaluru Mission 2022 Programme, the BBMP had set a target to develop 39 lakes in the city that were in serious disuse. The process of rejuvenation includes removing silt and other waste, deepening …

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Inspects Waterlogged Yelahanka In Bengaluru
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Inspects Waterlogged Yelahanka In Bengaluru

ABP News  

Chennai: Monday blues for Bengaluru as several parts of the capital city of Karnataka has been waterlogged due to the recent heavy rains over the weekend. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday visited and inspected the Kendriya Vihar where the brimming Yelahanka lake waterlogged the apartment and at least 600 people were evacuated due to heavy rains. Karnataka CM …

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