With the decline in the usage of chemical pests, Karnataka has seen a rise in the demand for bio-pesticides by the farmers. Bengaluru, Oct. 16, 2018. According to a report by the National Bureau of Agricultural Insects and Resources, there is a 40 percent increase in farmers that are now dependent on bio-pesticides for farming. […]
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Fae Bikes app launches in the city that runs on electricity for much lesser than other public transport Bengaluru, Oct.11, 2018:To take the initiative of cleaner technologies and improvising Information Technology with transportation, Fae Bikes has introduced around 120 scooters in the city that run on electricity plug-in and electric batteries that contributes in reducing […]
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Transgenders charged for immoral activities in Cubbon Park Bengaluru, Oct. 23, 2018 : The landmark area of Cubbon Park in Bengaluru is a spot for lovers of the city, and people have observed more transgender couples around the park recently, especially after section 377 of the Indian Penal Code decriminalised third gender persons. According to an […]
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Karnataka emerges as the national leader in wind energy generation, but fails to implement it, allowing coal pollution to increase. Karnataka has a capacity of 46 percent renewable energy (wind and solar) and has the highest number of wind energy installations, but still suffers from pollution and power issues. It is highly dependent on the […]
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Three weeks have passed since the Ganesha Festival, but the remaining of immersed idols has not been cleared yet. Bengaluru, Oct. 11, 2018:Three weeks after the Ganesha Festival celebration and idols immersions all around the city, Ulsoor Lake is suffering from foul odour. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) had provided a separate space for […]
Continue ReadingPublic Bicycle Sharing ‘Namma Trin Trin’ soon going to be launched in the city. Bengaluru, Oct. 11, 2018 : M. Aneash, a Whitefield resident takes a bicycle to work every day for five rupees an hour. It not only saves him money, but also his time in the busy city, and has somewhat contributed towards […]
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Bengaluru, Oct. 11, 2018 : Man-animal conflict is becoming a grave issue as animals are continuously moving out of their habitats to the cities, hunting for prey. In 2018, Karnataka has had instances of 143 leopards entering the cities. Extreme urbanisation, poaching and even farming in wildlife zones are big threats to wildlife. According to […]
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Even after heavy rainfall and investment going into restoring it. Bengaluru, Oct. 9, 2018: Hoskere Lake near Gandhinagar, Kengeri Satellite Town has been dry for 10 years, even after a large amount of money was spent in restoring it to its former glory. Tulsi, a resident of Hakipiki Colony near the lake, said, “The lake […]
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Introduction of silver oak in coffee plantation in Western Ghats may be a threat, predict scientists. Bengaluru, Oct. 11, 2018: For many years the coffee planters in Western Ghats near Bengaluru have planted exotic silver oak (Grevillea robusta) whose pole-like trunk is used as a support for the coffee plants, to help boost incomes. People […]
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The local people at Saptagiri Layout are facing health problems after consuming dirty drinking water. Bengaluru, Oct. 11, 2018. The Saptagiri Layout at Peenya industrial area has a large population. The area has two lakes, both of which have been contaminated due to effluents by the industries around. The people can’t access the lake for […]
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