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Lakes in Bengaluru

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

Bengaluru needs 400 km more sewage lines to keep lakes pollution-free

16 September 2024, 03:18 IST

Bengaluru needs 400 km more sewage lines to keep lakes pollution-free

Bengaluru needs 400 km more sewage lines to keep lakes pollution-free

Bengaluru needs 400 km more sewage lines to keep lakes pollution-free

16 September 2024, 03:18 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

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

40 big lakes in Karnataka may get floating solar panels

Boseraju has asked the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) to organise a meeting with experts to assess the pros and cons of installing floating solar panels on lakes.

12 July 2024, 09:33 IST

40 big lakes in Karnataka may get floating solar panels

40 big lakes in Karnataka may get floating solar panels

40 big lakes in Karnataka may get floating solar panels

12 July 2024, 09:33 IST

Trees in lakebeds: Boon or bane?

Farmers and fishermen have the impression that Acacia nilotica and Prosopis juliflora, are high water consumers, which they think affects water levels in the lake. Scattered trees on a lakebed may not pose a significant issue, but the scale and density of plantations can be problematic, say experts.

31 May 2024, 21:19 IST

Trees in lakebeds: Boon or bane?

Trees in lakebeds: Boon or bane?

Trees in lakebeds: Boon or bane?

31 May 2024, 21:19 IST

Lakes without perennial source to be filled with treated water

The move is meant to recharge groundwater supplies and restore the health of the lakes.

23 May 2024, 20:12 IST

Lakes without perennial source to be filled with treated water

Lakes without perennial source to be filled with treated water

Lakes without perennial source to be filled with treated water

23 May 2024, 20:12 IST

Save, revive urban lake networks

Understanding the groundwater recharge dynamics in Bengaluru reveals a close interconnection with the city’s lakes. Historically, manmade tanks and lakes that usually hold the most rainwater in a year contributed significantly to groundwater replenishment.

02 May 2024, 23:27 IST

Save, revive urban lake networks

Save, revive urban lake networks

Save, revive urban lake networks

02 May 2024, 23:27 IST

Reimagining the ring around the neigbourhood lakes

According to the United Nations, 68 per cent of the global population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050. Now, more than ever, it is essential to co-create resilient socio-ecological systems with communities and stakeholders from the public sector for the wellbeing of humans and nature.

27 March 2024, 20:59 IST

Reimagining the ring around the neigbourhood lakes

Reimagining the ring around the neigbourhood lakes

Reimagining the ring around the neigbourhood lakes

27 March 2024, 20:59 IST

Bengaluru: Lake funding dries to Rs 35 crore

Lakes play a crucial role in flood mitigation and hence development of lakes is especially important given the floods the city witnesses every monsoon. According to BBMP, of the 205 lakes in the city, only 114 have been developed over the last few years.

29 February 2024, 21:34 IST

Bengaluru: Lake funding dries to Rs 35 crore

Bengaluru: Lake funding dries to Rs 35 crore

Bengaluru: Lake funding dries to Rs 35 crore

29 February 2024, 21:34 IST