The PIL filed by citizens of Bellandur and Koramangala along with Namma Bengaluru Foundation has reached a stage where builders are asked by the court to be involved in the discussions on maintaining lakes, in collaboration with citizens. Read the full report.
During a recent Upa Lokayukta meeting, it came to light that the promoters declared the construction of two buildings with 18 flats as against actual 18 floors, in order to get BWSSB approval.
Citizens of Koramangala, HSR Layout and Bellandur areas have written to all industry bodies and government departments concerned, highlighting the violations in upcoming SEZ near Agara in Bangalore, developed by Mantri Developers.
A 2300-crore real estate project in south Bangalore has encroached 2.6 acres of Rajakaluve, risking flooding, says an IISc report. The promoter, Manipal ETA Infotech Pvt Ltd, doesn’t even exist in the list of registered companies in India.
It was in our backyard in Bangalore and Mysore that the greatest surveys were undertaken. Vijay Thiruvady explains the gigantic efforts the British undertook while mapping India and the difficulties involved.
In a report submitted to the High Court, Karnataka’s highest ranking forest official Dr P J Dilip Kumar has severely criticised the state’s approach to commercialise Bangalore’s lakes.
