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Poor quality of water in Bengaluru lake: NGT seeks report from state

The NGT said that the BBMP’s STPs at 15 lakes across the city are not effective in improving the water quality of these lakes.

18 October 2024, 15:43 IST

Poor quality of water in Bengaluru lake: NGT seeks report from state

Poor quality of water in Bengaluru lake: NGT seeks report from state

Poor quality of water in Bengaluru lake: NGT seeks report from state

18 October 2024, 15:43 IST

Community involvement key to reviving Bengaluru lakes, says expert

For years, lake rejuvenation efforts have focused on preserving them as either ecological or recreational urban spaces.

08 September 2024, 19:25 IST

Community involvement key to reviving Bengaluru lakes, says expert

Community involvement key to reviving Bengaluru lakes, says expert

Community involvement key to reviving Bengaluru lakes, says expert

08 September 2024, 19:25 IST

Here's why Bengaluru lakes are in the soup

The persistence of bad design in the restoration of Bengaluru’s lakes, especially the soup bowl format, needs to be rethought, writes Kaustubh Rau

07 September 2024, 00:54 IST

Here's why Bengaluru lakes are in the soup

Here's why Bengaluru lakes are in the soup

Here's why Bengaluru lakes are in the soup

07 September 2024, 00:54 IST

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

The then Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel and development commissioner Shalini Rajneesh noted that lack of a sustainable source of water was behind the water crisis in Bengaluru and stressed the need to restore lakes as the sustainable source of water.

24 August 2024, 22:11 IST

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

24 August 2024, 22:11 IST

New policy framed to hand over lake upkeep to corporates, govt tells Karnataka High Court

A division bench comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind adjourned the hearing after the petitioners expressed apprehensions about handing over the lakes to corporate entities.

21 August 2024, 16:25 IST

New policy framed to hand over lake upkeep to corporates, govt tells Karnataka High Court

New policy framed to hand over lake upkeep to corporates, govt tells Karnataka High Court

New policy framed to hand over lake upkeep to corporates, govt tells Karnataka High Court

21 August 2024, 16:25 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B S Patil inspects lakes in Bengaluru, directs officials to remove encroachments

Speaking to DH, Justice Patil said that the Lokayukta was flooded with complaints on lake mismanagement and though the officials sent numerous notices to all the concerned departments, there was no response.

20 August 2024, 22:44 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B S Patil inspects lakes in Bengaluru, directs officials to remove encroachments

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B S Patil inspects lakes in Bengaluru, directs officials to remove encroachments

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B S Patil inspects lakes in Bengaluru, directs officials to remove encroachments

20 August 2024, 22:44 IST

Govt to review design of dams vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods

This initiative helps detect changes in the water spread area, particularly focusing on lakes that have expanded significantly, posing potential disaster risks.

08 August 2024, 11:01 IST

Govt to review design of dams vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods

Govt to review design of dams vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods

Govt to review design of dams vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods

08 August 2024, 11:01 IST

BBMP survey shows encroachment on 80% of lakes in its jurisdiction

A BBMP statement noted that 202 lakes are under its jurisdiction, of which 159 are encroached upon.

24 July 2024, 20:37 IST

BBMP survey shows encroachment on 80% of lakes in its jurisdiction

BBMP survey shows encroachment on 80% of lakes in its jurisdiction

BBMP survey shows encroachment on 80% of lakes in its jurisdiction

24 July 2024, 20:37 IST

Tulsi lake that supplies water to Mumbai overflows amid heavy rains

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement that the water body, situated inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), started overflowing from 8.30 am.

20 July 2024, 10:37 IST

Tulsi lake that supplies water to Mumbai overflows amid heavy rains

Tulsi lake that supplies water to Mumbai overflows amid heavy rains

Tulsi lake that supplies water to Mumbai overflows amid heavy rains

20 July 2024, 10:37 IST

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

This newfound knowledge holds the key to crafting effective management solutions and should ensure a brighter future for our precious freshwater ecosystems.

16 June 2024, 06:33 IST

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

16 June 2024, 06:33 IST