Modi in Bengaluru updates: 'Karnataka govt setting new records in corruption, criminals ruling roost in state,' says PM
7 years, 1 month ago

Modi in Bengaluru updates: 'Karnataka govt setting new records in corruption, criminals ruling roost in state,' says PM

Firstpost  

1:41 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter What is the Mahadayi River water dispute all about? The 77 kilometre-long Mahadayi or Mandovi river originates at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats in Belagavi district of north Karnataka and flows into the neighbouring Goa where it eventually joins the Arabian Sea. Though the river flow runs 29 kilometres in Karnataka and 52 kilometres in Goa, its catchment area — the area from where water drains into the river — is spread over 2,032 kilometres in the southern state as against 1,580 kilometres in Goa. Since 2001, Karnataka has been asking Goa to release 7.6 thousand million cubic feet of the river water to meet the drinking and crop irrigation needs of its people in four drought-prone districts. Karnataka plans to build two canals at Kalasa and Banduri, the river’s tributaries in the state, to divert and supply the water to the four districts.

Karnataka Goa Water River Mahadayi  kilometres  mahadayi  updates  ruling  divert  whatsapp  river  roost  area  state  records  govt  karnataka  setting  goa  modi  criminals  water

History of this topic

Annual groundwater recharge plummets in Karnataka, but extraction goes up
1 week, 1 day ago

Annual groundwater recharge plummets in Karnataka, but extraction goes up

The Hindu  

Between 2023 and 2024, the annual groundwater recharge in Karnataka fell from 18.93 bcm to 18.74 bcm and annual extractable groundwater resources went down from 17.08 bcm to 16.88 bcm. Kolar at 193.35% and Bengaluru Urban at 186.70% topped in extraction in 2024, said a Central Groundwater Board report. The present annual groundwater extraction is 11.55 bcm or 68.44%, according …

CM for 70% share of Krishna water
3 weeks, 6 days ago

CM for 70% share of Krishna water

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to allocate 70 per cent of Krishna river water to Telangana, citing the state's larger share in the Krishna basin. Patil in Delhi along with irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday, the Chief Minister explained that Krishna basin covered 70 per cent of Telangana, while only the remaining 30 per …

As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together
3 weeks, 6 days ago

As water crisis looms, Karnataka gets its act together

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru city With summer temperatures already shooting up, Bengaluru city’s core areas as well as outer regions are concerned over regular drinking water supply. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has assured the supply of drinking water to the city’s 1.30 crore-plus population through the summer. “BWSSB has already commissioned Cauvery Stage-V with a capacity to supply 775 MLD …

We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
1 month ago

We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also oversees the state's water resources, assured on Wednesday that there is no shortage of drinking water and that irrigation requirements are being efficiently managed. We have adequate supply and are effectively handling irrigation needs,” Shivakumar said according to news agency ANI. Speaking at the second All-India Water Resources Ministers’ Conference in Udaipur, …

BJP accuses Karnataka of secretly releasing Krishna River water to Telangana
1 month ago

BJP accuses Karnataka of secretly releasing Krishna River water to Telangana

India Today  

A controversy has erupted in Karnataka’s Yadgir district over the alleged unauthorised release of Krishna River water from the Basavasagara reservoir to Telangana. Reports indicate that 1.24 TMC of water has been diverted over the past two days without the approval of the Irrigation Advisory Committee, sparking outrage among local farmers and opposition leaders. Reports suggest that Telangana’s CM spoke …

Karnataka petitions Centre for approval and funding of ₹11,122 crore for pending irrigation projects
1 month ago

Karnataka petitions Centre for approval and funding of ₹11,122 crore for pending irrigation projects

The Hindu  

Karnataka on Tuesday petitioned the Centre for approval and funding of ₹11,122 crore for pending irrigation project works in north Karnataka that includes Tungabhadra left bank canal, Ghataprabha right bank canal, Upper Krisha Project’s Indi canal, Malaprabha canal extension, restoration, and modernisation, and Sonthi lift-irrigation project. The State has submitted proposal for the 226-km Tungabhadra left bank canal extension, restoration, …

Kalaburagi officials asked to find permanent solution to drinking water scarcity
1 month ago

Kalaburagi officials asked to find permanent solution to drinking water scarcity

The Hindu  

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has directed officials to convene taluk-level meetings and to prepare a comprehensive plan to permanently address drinking water scarcity in urban and rural areas of the district. He also instructed officials to utilise the funds available in the Personal Deposit account of the district administration for mitigating the drinking water problem …

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines
1 month ago

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru braces for a potential water crisis this summer, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has intensified its efforts to curb the misuse of potable water. The board has taken strict action against those using drinking water for non-essential activities, registering 112 cases in the past week alone and collecting fines amounting to ₹5.60 lakh from offenders. BWSSB …

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the summer approaching, the state government is gearing up to tackle a looming water crisis, especially with regard to supplying drinking water in Karnataka. While stressing on identifying villages that need drinking water to be supplied through tankers, the Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed concern over availability of water in reservoirs for irrigation. …

3 States Agree to Resolve Krishna Disputes Amicably
1 month, 1 week ago

3 States Agree to Resolve Krishna Disputes Amicably

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Water resources ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Nimmala Ramanaidu, Uttam Kumar Reddy and D.K. The ministers took part in the second All India State Water Ministers’ Conference held under the aegis of the Central Water Commission in Udaipur in Rajasthan on Wednesday and resolved to make efforts to take collective decisions through consultations to safeguard the interests …

Water to be released from Malaprabha reservoir till March 1: Karnataka Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Water to be released from Malaprabha reservoir till March 1: Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

Considering the farmers’ demand, Minister Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar has ordered for release of water from Malaprabha reservoir to the canals till March 1. At a meeting held on February 15, the consultative committee comprising legislators, farmers and others, and headed by Laxmi Hebbalkar, resolved to put off the decision to stop water release from the reservoir from …

Usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes banned in Bengaluru, ₹5k fine to be imposed
1 month, 1 week ago

Usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes banned in Bengaluru, ₹5k fine to be imposed

Hindustan Times  

With summer approaching, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed ban on the use of potable water for non-drinking and non-cooking activities, including gardening, washing vehicles, swimming pools, and construction work. To prevent another severe water crisis similar to last year, BWSSB issued an order on Monday to all housing societies and residential welfare associations, urging them to …

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage

India TV News  

Karnataka: Bengaluru Water Board to impose fines on drinking water wastage Bengaluru Water Board introduces fines for drinking water wastage, prohibiting non-essential uses to tackle the looming water crisis. In response to the ongoing groundwater depletion and the looming water crisis expected during the summer months, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has announced new regulations aimed at curbing …

All parties in Karnataka should unite to seek State’s rightful share of water from Godavari basin: Deve Gowda
1 month, 2 weeks ago

All parties in Karnataka should unite to seek State’s rightful share of water from Godavari basin: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

Predicting an acute scarcity of drinking water in Karnataka in the coming days, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday said all the three major political parties in the State have to fight to secure the State’s rightful share of 25 tmcft water from the Godavari basin as part of Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery interlinking project. Speaking to presspersons here, the former …

Irrigation projects, drinking water on CM Siddaramaiah’s budget wishlist
2 months ago

Irrigation projects, drinking water on CM Siddaramaiah’s budget wishlist

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Ahead of the Union Budget on Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday urged the Centre to give necessary approvals for drinking water and irrigation projects and devise a new scheme for developing critical infrastructure in urban agglomerations to support their continued growth. The new scheme should focus on addressing these challenges by providing funding for essential infrastructure projects in …

Farmer celebrates as water is released to Narayanpur reservoir
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmer celebrates as water is released to Narayanpur reservoir

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: In a big boost for the local agricultural community, water from Yellampalli Reservoir was officially released into Narayanpur Reservoir, providing relief to farmers in the Choppadandi constituency. Medipally Satyam had earlier raised the issue with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, advocating for the release of water to address the farmers' irrigation challenges. During …

PM Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa river linking project in MP on Dec 25
Trending News
3 months ago

PM Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa river linking project in MP on Dec 25

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee -- more than 23 years after the project was first conceptualised. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed on March 22, 2021 by the chief ministers of MP, UP …

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday hit out at the opposition BJP, accusing it of indulging in "politics" and not showing any interest in discussing issues concerning the state and its people, during the ongoing winter session of legislature in Belagavi. To a question whether irrigation issues relating to north Karnataka be discussed during the session, Shivakumar, …

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday hit out at the opposition BJP, accusing it of indulging in "politics" and not showing any interest in discussing issues concerning the state and its people, during the ongoing winter session of legislature in Belagavi. To a question whether irrigation issues relating to north Karnataka be discussed during the session, Shivakumar, …

Push for 70% of water allocation in Krishna basin to Telangana as per international practices: Revanth Reddy
4 months ago

Push for 70% of water allocation in Krishna basin to Telangana as per international practices: Revanth Reddy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the officials should push for 70% of water allocation in the Krishna basin to Telangana as the river covers 70% of area in Telangana and 30% in Andhra Pradesh. The international principles and practices of water sharing are in tune with the argument that water allocation should be made in the same proportion depending …

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects
4 months ago

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, held meetings with Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday to discuss the urgent need for clearances of key water projects in the state. Shivakumar, who also heads the state's irrigation ministry, highlighted the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Mekedatu Project to ensure a sustainable water supply for the state. …

Farmers Demand Water Management Projects to Tackle Water Shortage in Dharmapuri
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers Demand Water Management Projects to Tackle Water Shortage in Dharmapuri

New Indian Express  

Farmers in Dharmapuri express their frustration over the lack of water management schemes and the impact it has on their livelihood. They claim that the state and union governments have failed to implement any water management projects in the district, leading to a severe water shortage that has forced them to migrate to other districts or states in search of …

Civic Bodies to Stop Unauthorized Construction: Government Announces Powers to Stop Construction of Unsafe Buildings
5 months ago

Civic Bodies to Stop Unauthorized Construction: Government Announces Powers to Stop Construction of Unsafe Buildings

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government gives civic bodies powers to stop illegal constructions. The government has given the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), and the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) the power to stop unauthorized construction and registration of such properties. The government is also focusing on clearing encroachments and clearing the backlog of flood damage claims.

Watch: What is Karnataka’s Yettinahole water project?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: What is Karnataka’s Yettinahole water project?

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s highly ambitious Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project was inaugurated on September 6. Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project, was launched while the Congress government was in power in 2014. It proposes to ease the water woes of nearly 75 lakh people in drought-prone Kolar, Chickballapur, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts. The project proposes to lift …

Bengaluru lake water not potable: Report
6 months, 4 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 water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
7 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that there will be a hike in water tariff at Bengaluru soon and stressed that the ongoing financial burden on the state is forcing them to take the decision. Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar Speaking at an event, DK Shivakumar said, “The water …

DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20-30%: It's inevitable
7 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20-30%: It's inevitable

India Today  

Water tariffs are set to go up in Bengaluru. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that there was no choice but to increase the water tariff to address the financial losses the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board is currently facing. Water tariff hike is inevitable and it will be done irrespective of any opposition to it," …

Karnataka government to introduce law to control theft of irrigation water
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government to introduce law to control theft of irrigation water

Hindustan Times  

Describing water theft from irrigation canals a "major problem", Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government will introduce a new law in this regard. Karnataka government to introduce law to control theft of irrigation water Shivakumar, who is also the water resources minister told the Legislative Assembly that he will introduce a Bill in …

Inflows into River Godavari begin in Nizamabad district
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflows into River Godavari begin in Nizamabad district

Deccan Chronicle  

Water flow to River Godavari has started in Nizamabad district, following the rains in the river’s catchment areas. Water from Nizamabad, Nirmal and Nanded district coursed through the river.Kandakurthi, confluence of River Godavari and its tributaries Manjeera and Haridra witnessed substantial water flow. The evaporation loss was 238 cusecs, while the drinking water needs of Korutla, Jagtial, Adilabad, Nirmal, Armoor, …

Mahadayi inspection will expose Karnataka: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahadayi inspection will expose Karnataka: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: While the Progressive River Authority for Water and Harmony of the Union Government is set to inspect the project sites of Kalasa-Banduri on July 7 at Kankumbi, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant issued a strong statement on Friday claiming that the inspection will expose the illegal diversion of water to Malaprabha basin and the wrongdoings of Karnataka government with …

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu
9 months ago

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the poor storage at the Mettur dam and Karnataka’s continued refusal to release Tamil Nadu’s share of waters in the Cauvery, farmers’ representatives in Tiruchi district on Friday called upon the State and Union governments to thwart the upper riparian State’s plan to build a balancing reservoir across the river at Mekedatu. Raising the issue, R. Subramanian, …

Deficit inflows: CWMA asks Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water
9 months ago

Deficit inflows: CWMA asks Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water

The Hindu  

Adopting a cautious approach in the wake of deficit inflows, the Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water in all reservoirs of the Cauvery basin, for drinking water purpose and environmental flows for the sustenance of flora and fauna. State’s submission Earlier, Karnataka submitted that the cumulative inflows into all its four reservoirs …

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar
11 months, 1 week ago

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". READ | 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report In a video clip surfaced on social media Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of an …

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh
11 months, 1 week ago

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh

The Hindu  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bengaluru, Congress MP D. K. Suresh has fired a fresh salvo at the BJP central leadership by accusing it of casting a shadow on the future of Bengaluru and Karnataka by “consciously” hindering their development to help woo investments to cities in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. In an interview with The Hindu, …

Congress demands assurance from Modi on granting clearances for irrigation, drinking water projects
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress demands assurance from Modi on granting clearances for irrigation, drinking water projects

The Hindu  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Karnataka on Sunday to campaign for the BJP-JD candidates, the Congress has posed a bunch of questions to him related to denial of permissions and funds to irrigation projects, including Mekedatu, and sought answers from him. Addressing reporters on Saturday, Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda said Karnataka has released an additional …

No Bengaluru-like water crisis in Hyderabad, says Dana Kishore
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No Bengaluru-like water crisis in Hyderabad, says Dana Kishore

The Hindu  

Principal Secretary M. Dana Kishore on Monday said that there is no shortage of drinking water for summer months in Hyderabad. Addressing media persons, while also spot reviewing the situation division-wise with respective directors and general managers here, he said the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is more than ready to provide water solutions. Mr. Dana Kishore also …

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months

The Hindu  

The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat took stock of possible water scarcity in the district due to depleting water levels in reservoirs and plummeting groundwater table coupled with heat wave conditions. Gayatri said that 105 villages in the district have been flagged as likely to face drinking water scarcity over the next two months. While thrust is on ensuring drinking water, officials …

Kaleshwaram water released to save standing crops
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Kaleshwaram water released to save standing crops

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD/KARIMNAGAR/NALGONDA: Ahead of BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s visit to dried crop fields on April 5, the state government on Monday released water from the Gayatri pump house of Kaleshwaram project to save the standing crops in erstwhile Karimnagar district. The state government reportedly directed irrigation officials to divert available water from Yellampalli project through Gayatri …

Siddaramaiah urges Maharashtra CM to release water to drought-hit north Karnataka districts
1 year ago

Siddaramaiah urges Maharashtra CM to release water to drought-hit north Karnataka districts

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote to his Maharashtra counterpart Eknath Shinde, requesting him to release water from Warna/Koyna Dam to the Krishna River and Bhima River to meet the needs of both humans and livestock in northern Karnataka. The letter requested the authorities concerned to immediately release 2.00 TMC of water from Warna/Koyna reservoir to the Krishna river and …

Release water to NK dists, CM Siddaramaiah to Maharashtra government
1 year ago

Release water to NK dists, CM Siddaramaiah to Maharashtra government

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: In the backdrop of acute shortage of drinking water and the prevailing drought situation in North Karnataka districts, mainly Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Kalaburgi and Raichur, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested his Maharashtra counterpart Eknath Shinde to help release water from reservoirs of Maharashtra’s Krishna and Bhima river into the state. In a letter to Chief Minister Shinde, Siddaramaiah said …

‘Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water’: Karnataka CM
1 year ago

‘Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water’: Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to meet daily and draw up an action plan to tackle the water scarcity. READ | EC to monitor movement of water tankers in Bengaluru ahead of polls …

Water woes of Bengaluru: Think long term, go beyond knee-jerk reactions, say experts
1 year ago

Water woes of Bengaluru: Think long term, go beyond knee-jerk reactions, say experts

The Hindu  

Bengaluru’s desperate dependence on an external drinking water source, while offering scant regard to alternatives, came out starkly in that one single notification. But is the latest Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board directive banning drinking water for non-essential uses a sign that the city is finally on track with a sound conservation strategy? White-topped roads are totally impermeable to …

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress
1 year ago

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said Karnataka is reeling under an acute water crisis due to a severe drought situation in most parts and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came …

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
1 year ago

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of the lavish headquarters of multiple global software companies in Bengaluru’s Whitefield neighborhood, Muthuvel is normally reliant on piped water, sourced …

Integrated water MGMT needed to avoid crisis in Bengaluru: Vishwanath Srikantaiah
1 year ago

Integrated water MGMT needed to avoid crisis in Bengaluru: Vishwanath Srikantaiah

New Indian Express  

As Bengaluru is reeling under a severe water crisis and the government is looking at Mekedatu or drilling of more borewells as solutions, noted water conservation expert Vishwanath Srikantaiah, in conversation with The New Sunday Express, said there is enough water, but only if it is properly managed. The founder of Rainwater Club, Director of Biome Environmental Solutions and Trustee …

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage
1 year ago

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing water crisis in the silicon city of India, Bengaluru, several residents were seen queuing up outside the RO water plant, carrying empty cans, in hopes of securing the essential water supply. Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage The struggle for drinking water continues for the residents of the city. Amid strict measures imposed by …

Farmers in Cauvery basin districts upset over restrictions imposed on use of water
1 year ago

Farmers in Cauvery basin districts upset over restrictions imposed on use of water

The Hindu  

: Directives from authorities in the Cauvery basin districts prohibiting the use of river water for irrigation have agitated farmers and planters, particularly in Mysuru, Mandya, and Kodagu. K. Manu Somaiah, district president of KRRS said: “The Cauvery originates in Kodagu, yet it’s unfortunate that we are now facing water scarcity. The primary reason for the depletion of Cauvery water …

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume
1 year ago

Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume

Live Mint  

While thousands of residents in Bangalore are grappling with severe water scarcity, Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad's claim that there is no serious crisis in the city has sparked outrage. Speaking about the water crisis in the city, Sanjeev, a resident told ANI, "Usually the water crisis used to get solved easily but this time as we can see in …

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine
1 year ago

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Bengaluru water crisis took a fresh turn on Wednesday, with the city's water management body imposing fresh restrictions on the usage of drinking water for swimming pools. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Wednesday banned the use of drinking water in swimming pools, and also decided to set a fine of ₹5,000 for violations on the …

Drinking Water Scarcity Across North Telangana Districts, Contaminated Water in Taps
1 year ago

Drinking Water Scarcity Across North Telangana Districts, Contaminated Water in Taps

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Drinking water problems arose in many areas of north Telangana districts ahead of the summer season. Tribal areas in Utnoor agency area in undivided Adilabad district witnessed a shortage in drinking water supply. Under the Karimnagar municipal corporation limits, people said irregular timings for drinking water supply was affecting their schedules. “There is no need to worry about drinking …

Discover Related