cauvery water Archives

Pipeline laying work in the peripheries, for new Cauvery water connections

Why apartments in outer Bengaluru hesitate to apply for Cauvery water connection

June 25, 2021 Navya P K

Apartments in peripheral Bengaluru have been struggling for water for years. But why are they reluctant to apply for Cauvery water connections now?

Bengaluru Buzz: Water crisis likely by September | Jayadeva flyover demolition | Schools insist on Aadhaar…and more

July 13, 2019 News Desk

Water levels in KRS dam plummeting, Jayadeva flyover demolition to begin on July 15th, BBMP counts on its new draft by-laws to check building violations – read more on what happened in the city over this week

Resident groups, experts and well-diggers discuss solutions to deal with water crisis

March 28, 2019 Ekta Sawant

In a water workshop this week, apartment communities talked about measures they had taken to deal with water scarcity. Water metering and reuse, limiting consumption, holding awareness campaigns, rejuvenating lakes were among the initiatives discussed.

Tanker water supply dwindling, Cauvery water yet to arrive: What’s BBMP promising Bellandur?

March 11, 2019 Navya P K

Apartment representatives got a slew of promises on water supply from MLA Aravind Limbavali this Saturday. But can BBMP deliver on these?

Forget the Cauvery river for once, and think water!

September 16, 2016 Vishwanath Srikantaiah

Instead of crying foul over the water lost to our neighbour and igniting passion, there’s a lot more we (and the governments) can do. Zenrainman shares his 8-point mantra!

Environment

Take the first step in managing your water supply efficiently!

June 11, 2014 Ganga Madappa

Does your apartment complex have an efficient and sustainable water management system in place? If not, now is a good time to implement it.

No water for peripheral areas of Bangalore: Gaurav Gupta

June 23, 2013 Nikita Malusare

The mindless planning of infrastructure in Bangalore has led to depletion and contamination of ground water. Bangalore is already drawing 140 MLD water from Cauvery, while the actual limit is 90 TMC.

Environment

Bangalore’s water crisis averted, temporarily

May 19, 2013 Navya P K

The three-member committee formed by the Chief Minister has finalised plans to bring Hemavathi water to KRS to avert the water crisis in Bangalore, even as the rain blessed Bangalore last evening.

Environment

New teeth to stop water theft, tough battle ahead

June 2, 2010 Vaishnavi Vittal

BWSSB Chairman P B Ramamurthy has asked city councillors to help him use a new clause in city water law to clamp down on illegal connections.