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Water Supply

Bellandur-Varthur lake rejuvenation is causing irreversible damage, need course correction, say environmentalists

February 12, 2020 News Desk

Environmentalists, in an open letter to the government, pointed out that draining and desilting the toxic Bellandur and Varthur lakes would have severe impacts. They urge the government to hold an Environment Impact Assessment beforehand

Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Transport Dept against carpooling apps | Report on waste processing plants | NEERI may audit city lakes

June 15, 2019 News Desk

Transport Department opposes new carpooling platform, expert recommends changes to waste processing plants, NEERI may audit city lakes – read more on what made news in Bengaluru this week

Environment

Bellandur and Varthur lake revival speeds up, public meeting on June 21st

June 13, 2019 Jagadish Reddy

After decades of neglect, Bellandur and Varthur lakes are now on the fast track to being revived, after the intervention of a NGT-appointed committee. The committee will also hold its first public meeting this month

Environment

To beat air pollution, redesign Bengaluru’s action plan

June 5, 2019 Bhargavi S Rao

A 44-point action plan was proposed recently to improve Bengaluru’s air quality. But the actions proposed are ineffective and undemocratic, opines the author

Civic

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

Civic

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.

Governance

Bengaluru Buzz: State contests Buffer zone rule | 19 terms for Suburban Rail | No water shortage for Bengaluru

January 21, 2019 News Desk

From conditions laid down by Karnataka government on suburban rail to BWSSB’s water plans to businesses protesting BBMP’s encroachment drive, all news that matters to you, in one place.

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