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Economy

Thirsty city tantrums: How Bengaluru’s thirst for water is felt 400 km away

August 9, 2019 Kedar Koushik

To satiate Bengaluru’s unending thirst, water has been diverted from many rivers, including those from the Western Ghats. But these projects are starving local populations of water, and destroying ecosystems

Health

In Bengaluru, pay in coins to access clean, safe drinking water

January 2, 2019 News Desk

Water vending machines are helping people in Bengaluru by providing clean drinking water. Located generally next to parks or playgrounds and open government lands, these draw water from bore wells, filter it and sell it to people.

Infrastructure

How long before BWSSB’s Cauvery Stage V reaches Bengaluru?

June 13, 2018 Seema Prasad

After 10 years of Bengaluru expanding to be ‘Bruhath’, the plan to provide water for all newly included villages is yet to materialise. How long before Cauvery water reaches all areas?

Infrastructure

1000s of water tankers ply in Bengaluru; zero trade licenses. BBMP oblivious!

February 18, 2016 Akshatha M

How many private water tankers are operating in Bengaluru? Where are they sourcing the water from? Our findings may shock you but BBMP remains in limbo.

Environment

US NGO’s grand water plan for Bengaluru: Developers interested, BDA ignores

June 16, 2015 Akshatha M

A report that proposed that lakes be rejuvenated and used as sources of water, is gathering dust at the BDA office. However, the matter is not as simple as it appears to be.

Infrastructure

Bribe the valveman to cut water supply, and make money selling water!

September 8, 2014 Josephine Joseph

It’s all about murky deals. Real estate, local politics, water supply – all are interconnected. Here is a scholarly insight into the water mafia operating in Bangalore.


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