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How a 1,300-year-old village in the north of Bangalore is fighting to preserve its heritageEven with unplanned development, part of Hebbal continues to retain an old-world charm.
Lake authority shut quietly amid poll dinThe revelation has shocked lake conservationists who all along resisted the move right from the time when the amendment was proposed to the...
Reviving Kengeri lake: Will Bangalore Metro be third time lucky?The challenge for BMRCL, however, has been to find a developer who can do the job. Two of its previous bids have been unsuccessful, and the...
Lake authority threatens action against BDA for neglectThe eight lakes that Lake Authority is unhappy about are: Arkere, Byrasandra, Varthur, Somasundarapalya, Hulimavu, Alahalli, Chandrashekara...
Bellandur lake: NGT raps government for apathyThe Tribunal observed that it was “surprised“ at the apathy prevailing among authorities towards the rejuvenation of the Bellandur lake.
Major anti- encroachment drives: Apartments by the lakes could be a bad dealUnfortunately the idea of owning a home by a lake could potentially turn into a nightmare if enough caution is not taken.
Supreme Court stays penalty of Rs 139.85 crore on two Bengaluru-based firmsSC stayed penalty of Rs 139.85 crore imposed on them by National Green Tribunal for "illegal and unauthorised" construction in vicinity of ...
Bellandur Amani lake froth catches fireThis strange incident of froth catching fire was observed last night at the lake near Yemlur here for the second time in a week's time. Loc...
Shoolay junction was once home to a lake and flowering greensShoolay Lake, where a football stadium stands now, gives its name to the area and the circle.
Bill to protect lakes in Karnataka passedDuring the discussion on the bill, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy and BJP leader Suresh Kumar raised question on the definition of the word l...
- IIM-Bangalore observes Earth Day
"Who are we fooling when we sell the idea of 'Green Bangalore'? Bangalore is not green; it is an ugly sprawl," declared Suresh Hebilkar, fo...
Bangalore mayor assures development of Kempambudhi lakeAssuring that funds for the development of lake will be provided, Sathyanarayana directed BBMP officials to clear huge amount of debris dum...
Silver Lake plays lead investor in Eka Soft’s 250 crore funding roundThe US-based technology buyout fund which manages assets of around $ 20 billion, recently acquired computer maker Dell Inc along with Micha...
- Winged guests fly away early
Winged guests, who make Bangalore their home every winter and stay on till the second week of May, have left the city early this year.
- IT capital is also a killer of lakes
There was a time when unfiltered, clear water from the 625 lakes of Bangalore used to be supplied to homes for drinking.
- Spread of waterbodies: Mumbai tops list of major cities
Maximum City Mumbai leads the pack of major Indian cities when it comes to spread of waterbodies. 35% of Mumbai are covered by wetlands or ...
- JP Morgan invests Rs 740 mn in Viceroy Hotels Ltd
Viceroy Hotels Ltd has raised private equity capital of Rs 740 million from JP Morgan India Property Mauritius Company II for its Bangalore...