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Bengaluru Buzz: NGT action to save lakes | Draft policy to ease commute | Action plan for air quality

May 13, 2019 News Desk

Action to be taken against encroachers of Kaikondarahalli lake buffer zone, sewage and rainwater to be diverted away from Bellandur lake, draft commute policy and new air quality action plan for Bengaluru – read more on what happened in the city over the past week

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Bengaluru Buzz: NGT committee inspects Varthur lake | Electric Vehicle charging stations in August | Smart parking project

March 23, 2019 News Desk

Electric Vehicle charging stations and smart parking to be introduced soon, Ola taxis banned, and revelations from a surprise inspection of Varthur lake – read on for a recap of Bengaluru news this week

Environment

Long-neglected Varthur lake awaits rejuvenation

February 21, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Very little has been done over the years by the authorities in rejuvenating Varthur lake. The recent National Green Tribunal order on Varthur and Bellandur lakes comes as a respite to the citizens around the area.

Commute

Road-widening project intended to ease traffic puts Varthur lake in jeopardy

July 26, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

Widening the road near Varthur lake is a necessity for Whitefield area, so is rejuvenating the Varthur lake. The hunger strike for the road and notices of lake protection agency on illegality in the lake – both have gone futile.

Environment

Citizens help kickstart scientific study of Bellandur, Varthur lakes

April 12, 2016 Pravir Bagrodia

A small team has quietly pushed for a study to understand the issues of Bellandur and Varthur lakes, with the support of experts and army men. There is hope again that the lakes may soon see better days.

Environment

Experts recommend urgent steps to save lakes

June 8, 2015 Latika Menon

IISc report cites restriction of sewage inflow into lakes and expediting lake rejuvenation among steps to protect water bodies in Bengaluru. The report also includes findings from the study of water samples from Varthur lake.

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Governance

(B)looming disasters

April 11, 2013 Deepa Peck

Unplanned building construction is increasing water shortage and sewage accumulation across the city. Whitefield is no different.

Environment

New report raises hope for Bangalore’s lakes

September 14, 2010 Navya P K

Healthy lakes have always been critical for happy ground water levels. A recent report authored by Bangalorean specialists exposes a deteriorating situation and shows how the lakes must restored.


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