CPCB to take over the responsibility from IISc to conduct water quality test due to high charges. The High Court (HC) of Karnataka has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to conduct water quality test in various areas of Mangalore. The Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice of Karnataka, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice […]
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The secretary reminded that the church has already given 3681 square meter of land two years ago, which is not being talked about. All Saints’ Church administration is protesting the land acquisition by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the construction of station entrance box. On Sunday, around hundred people gathered in the church […]
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An increase in the number of vehicles and poor monitoring of scrap tires contributes to tire burning, leading to pollution in the city. Industry’s burning of tires for fuel and oil goes unchecked by the government posing serious dangers to the environment. Burning of tires is illegal and is nationally prohibited under the National Environmental […]
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BMRCL celebrates plantation of extra saplings in compensation to trees cut for metro construction but environmentalists argue their effective contribution to the environment. Compensatory saplings planted for trees cut during metro construction cannot benefit the environment like the old trees did, say environment experts. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said that they have planted […]
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Tourism industry in Karnataka sees less number of tourists visiting eco-spots even after lockdown restrictions are relaxed. Environmental tour operators in Bengaluru are still not getting tourists at pre-pandemic levels even after the state government eased lockdown restrictions to facilitate travel. The Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited (JLR), a government agency for environmental tourism promotion […]
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Despite issuing a public notice on September 14, 2021 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has failed to ensure that there are no wires on trees. Bengaluru: Internet service providing agencies and TV Cable Operators continue to thread wires through trees despite a public notice issued by BBMP Tree Officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests on […]
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Around 15,000 apartments in Bengaluru are mandated to set up sewage water treatment. Residents worry about high tax on installation and operation. Eighteen percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on water treatment plants is discouraging sewage treatment users in Karnataka.The government has mandated water treatment installation in apartments. The high GST concerns residents. Chandrani Sarkar, […]
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The city largely depends on e-bins and collection drives for disposal of e-waste. The state’s waste management policy doesn’t address e-waste disposal. E-waste disposal currently relies heavily on collection drives and e-bins set up by NGOs. “Bangalore has one of the best waste management policy- the 2 bin, 1 bag, which handles the waste in […]
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Government-proposed duties on imported photovoltaic (PV) modules would raise their price by 40 percent in 2022. Bengaluru: Solar energy consultants and experts say that a drop in supply of PV modules from China and government-imposed duties would temporarily raise the price of solar projects in the months ahead. The rise in prices will be preceded […]
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Microbreweries are taking a step towards sustainable use of wastewater produced from the brewing process. Microbreweries in Bangalore are moving towards a sustainable brewing process. They have installed Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) at their premises for proper disposal and reuse of wastewater. Satyam, the head brewer at the Pump House located at Jaya Prakash Nagar, […]
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