Tungabhadra is classified as one of the most highly polluted rivers in India by the Central Pollution Control Board. The sun was about to set, and Praveen was standing on the bank of Tungabhadra which flows to the northwest. Praveen went back to the time when he used to swim in the river, racing his […]
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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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Experts suggest that the construction and demolition (C and D) waste should be segregated at source and reused to manufacture construction material. Construction and demolition (C and D) waste has taken over footpaths in the city, forcing pedestrians to step on to the roads. Several places across the city have been filled with C and […]
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Despite reports about the impending pollution of Lalbagh Lake, authorities maintain that the stormwater is clean. Migratory bird population around the Lalbagh lake has declined in the past three decades despite the authorities’ stated efforts to tackle lake pollution. The lake is well known as a popular spot for bird watching as exotic birds like, […]
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Despite being a popular mode of commute in the city, auto unions say only a few autos have switched to the electric. Unaffordable prices, inadequate Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, and cost ineffectiveness are some of the reasons why auto drivers do not want to upgrade their vehicles to zero-emission ones. While some say government […]
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The spot billed pelican has hit a rapid decline due to a new stomach parasite as well as human activities. Spot-Billed Pelicans have had a rapid decline in the last three years according to the State of India’s Birds (SOIB) report 2023. There has been a 5.19 percent decrease in the current annual decline metric […]
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The lack of subsidies has not stopped people from buying them. Bengaluru: Sales of electric two-wheelers continue to rise in Bangalore city despite the lack of subsidies. The number of two-wheelers sold till the third week of September 2023 has surpassed the total number of electric two-wheelers sold in 2022, according to statistics from […]
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Auto drivers say that the cost of driving autos using LPG is a cheaper option for them. BENGALURU: The Karnataka state government is planning to introduce subsidies for auto-rickshaw drivers to change to electric autos. Mallikarjuna C, Additional Commissioner for Transport, said, “A subsidy of Rs. 60,000 will be given to the auto drivers who […]
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Eight fish kills have happened in the last seven months in Bengaluru; departments concerned are yet to take proper measures. In the last seven months, there have been eight fish kill incidents across the lakes of Bengaluru. which is raising concerns about preservation of aquatic life. However, the departments concerned are saying, it is a […]
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The Hebbal Lake in Bengaluru awaits reopening because of lack of funds in the Forest Department of Karnataka for its maintenance. The Karnataka Forest Department needs funds to reopen the lake to the public, as the lake has been closed for a year. The Assistant Conserver of Forest (ACF), Urban Division, Ms. Kavya Shree said, […]
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