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Activists hold BWSSB, Ground Water Authority accountable for water crisis in Bengaluru
8 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, …

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No using potable water for pool and rain dance during Holi events: BWSSB
9 months ago

No using potable water for pool and rain dance during Holi events: BWSSB

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board issued the much-awaited guidelines for Holi on Wednesday. Hence, in view of public welfare, Cauvery water or borewell water should not be used for rain dance and pool dance,” said V. Ramprasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, in the order. With more than 70 Holi events planned in the city involving rain dance and pool …

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Water situation is of concern, but not as alarming as it is being projected: BWSSB Chairman
9 months, 1 week ago

Water situation is of concern, but not as alarming as it is being projected: BWSSB Chairman

The Hindu  

As the water situation in Bengaluru and regions around the Cauvery basin continues to dominate headlines after a drought-hit 2023 in Karnataka, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board chairman Ram Prasath Manohar, in an interview to The Hindu, says though the situation is concerning, drinking water needs will be fulfilled until the monsoon. About 34 tmc ft of water is …

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Bengaluru water shortage: Congress claims ’no serious’ crisis’, citizens fume
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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Bengaluru Water Crisis: Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban

The Hindu  

A day after Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board issued an order prohibiting the usage of potable water for non-essential purposes and a fine of ₹5,000 for a violation, residents of independent houses have raised concerns about not having alternate sources of water for non-potable purposes. While many living in apartments have access to water from a Sewage Treatment Plant, …

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Obtain permission from water board before sinking borewells: BWSSB Chairman
9 months, 1 week ago

Obtain permission from water board before sinking borewells: BWSSB Chairman

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: All those who wish to drill borewells in the city should obtain the permission of the BWSSB. Chairman of BWSSB Ramprasath Manohar said, “Due to shortage of rainfall, the groundwater table had depleted, and borewells in the city have dried up. The water table has gone down because of the unmindful drilling of borewells without obtaining proper permissions.” People …

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Bengaluru’s Water Crisis Prompts Ban on Drinking Water for Non-Essential Needs, with a ₹5,000 Penalty
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis Prompts Ban on Drinking Water for Non-Essential Needs, with a ₹5,000 Penalty

The Hindu  

In response to the water scarcity in Bengaluru and surrounding districts, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board has issued an order prohibiting the use of potable water for non-essential purpose, including washing vehicles, gardening, and for entertainment purposes like water fountains. While large apartments have been mandated to install in-situ Sewage Treatment Plants and have access to recycled water, …

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What is BBMP Restructuring Committee and how will it help the fast-growing Bengaluru?
1 year, 6 months ago

What is BBMP Restructuring Committee and how will it help the fast-growing Bengaluru?

The Hindu  

The story so far A month after Congress came to power in Karnataka, the State government on June 12 reconvened the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Restructuring Committee, which the previous Congress regime had formed. Due to the unprecedented demographic and spatial growth of Bengaluru over the last two decades, the Committee will be covering not only the BBMP, but all …

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New civic chief stresses on better coordination between BBMP, Bescom, BWSSB
2 years, 7 months ago

New civic chief stresses on better coordination between BBMP, Bescom, BWSSB

The Hindu  

Hours after assuming charge as the new chief commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, senior IAS officer Tushar Giri Nath chaired a meeting with the heads of all departments and reviewed rain preparedness and COVID-19 management. According to a press release here on Friday, Mr. Nath stressed on better coordination between the BBMP, Bescom and BWSSB and improved response mechanism …

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