Research shows that cycling, despite being a sustainable mode of transport,has become vulnerable to climate variations. Cyclists in the city struggle due to climate change. Rising temperatures have resulted in cyclists being susceptible to heat and pollution, compared to those using other modes of transport. Daily commuters using bicycles are concerned about their health as […]
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Visitors of Madiwala lake continue to witness declining health of the water body as dead fish start bobbing up in its waters due to a lack of consistent and proper maintenance. Mohish felt the leaves crunch under his feet as he walked across the banks of the Madiwala lake. The once-manicured lanes were now littered […]
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As mercury levels in the city rise, Bangalore’s Pottery Town welcomes several old and new consumers. You might not like the kind of heat Bangalore is currently battling with. The scorching sun, hot winds and all the sweating might ruin your day. But for the potters in the city, the heat is proving to be […]
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Apex body Leh plans to march with local people towards the border in April. Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike since March 6,2024, will end his fast at 5 p.m. today. Now the protest will be carried forward by the women of Ladakh, who will go on a hunger strike for 10 […]
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City infrastructure and public facilities should be designed to meet the needs of residents year-round, not just during specific seasons, say experts. Colourful umbrellas across the city. Streets lined with cut fruit and juice sellers. Making plans for long vacations. Summer season in Bengaluru is not just about this. Lack of bus shelters. No drinking […]
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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Lalbagh Horticulture Department have been collaborating with the United Way of Bengaluru (UWB), a non-governmental organization to build percolation pits for water conservation, but experts opine that this may not be effective enough to recharge groundwater Lalbagh Botanical Garden has been a reliable staple of Bengaluru with its […]
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Considering the mileage and environmental benefits, hybrid vehicles make an excellent choice for driving in cities, apart from the high initial cost, say experts. Shadows of trees were covering the road. A white car slowly appeared, reflecting the light of morning sun. The number of the car was engraved on a green board, a perfect […]
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The lake has just been handed over to the BBMP from the forest department. Residents are unhappy with the condition of the lake. No pathways, broken fencing, disfunctional street lights, polluted water, open sewers, illegal fishing, all these are the sights which awaits visitors and residents near Hebbal lake. Shanta Kumar, a resident of the […]
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The village series project completion deadline, initially set for mid-January 2024 by both Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been missed resulting in sewage water entering the lake The 48-acre Kaikondrahalli lake in Bengaluru, once a spot for migratory birds, is now polluted with stagnant water and dumped waste […]
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According to the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Karnataka’s share of of the national garment production amounts to 20 percent and is valued at around Rs. 75 crores. Bangalore is lagging in the effective management of textile waste produced within the city. Saahas Zero Waste, an organization focusing on waste management, reports that Bangalore generates […]
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