Lakes

From being a water network to becoming sewage basins of Bengaluru, lakes have an interesting history. But lakes still matter to this city, because they help in groundwater recharge. The story of rejuvenating Bengaluru’s lakes is an inspiring one.

A lake festival requires coming together of officials from many departments and citizens, and a lot of planning. How did Bellandur lake see its first-ever lake festival? The full story.

A thriving Puttenahalli Lake full of water is a great sight. If there is one person happier than us at PNLIT, it must be Yellappa, the guy who got the fishing contract for our lake.

Coming soon near Madiwala lake: a butterfly park, a biodiversity park, walkways, amphitheaters and much more.

Will shifting sewage from Bellandur area in tankers help solve the problem? In what better way could the same money be spent?

Most lakes in Bengaluru are polluted. Why? Who all failed in their duties? Here are some answers.

Karnataka government and BBMP say sorry to NGT for being presumptive about NGT’s authority. But what about the conclusion – is the buffer zone rule applicable retrospectively? Should building sanctions – those given recently or are in progress, in the new buffer zone regulations be cancelled? The confusion has only increased.

Bellandur lake always hits headlines for some reason – this time it’s in news because the National Green Tribunal has taken it on itself to save the lake from sewage abuse.

A visit to a lake at the center of Bengaluru city unveils surprises. Deepa Mohan documents it all.

Workshops, photography trails, storytelling sessions, organic food and a lot of fun – this is what Kakondrahalli lake festival witnessed.

Priya Muthukumar uses stories to convey the important message of living in harmony with nature.

We know that Bellandur and Varthur lakes are in bad shape. But just how bad? Check these shocking pictures.