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The rainwater harvesting unit at the house of CCDU Director Subhash Chandra Bose. (Photo: DC)

Karnataka: Few takers for rain water harvesting

Out of 18 lakh properties in city, it has been installed in just one lakh properties, lament water experts.

6 April 2017 3:59 AM IST

Pipe fittings structures installed at a drain near Varthur Lake to tackle the toxic foam. (Right) A file photo of the toxic foam at Varthur Lake.

Varthur lake: Ending froth and fury!

The technology does not also require mechanical pumps as water flows from a higher level to a lower level.

5 April 2017 6:51 AM IST

Ulsoor lake: Don't drain'on this parade, BBMP!

The STP at Ulsoor lake is expected to be ready in two months, but there are no signs of it taking shape.

5 April 2017 6:39 AM IST

We have had enough of this demonetisation. I dont know how to pay my house owner, who accepts only cash and has to be paid within fifth of every month , Meenakshi, a techie at a software firm in Koramangala

Bengaluru: Majority of ATMs run out of cash

Majority of ATMs across the city have gone dry since last Wednesday and customers are greeted by no cash' boards.

4 April 2017 4:11 AM IST

Water storage dips alarmingly in KRS, Hemavathi, Kabini and Harangi dams.

Bengaluru: Save water or there will be none in 70 days

Without rationing, taps in city could run dry by June.

28 March 2017 2:26 AM IST

This year BBMP has collected Rs 111 crore and measures are also being taken to increase advertisement revenue.

Bengaluru: Pay property tax or get ready to lose your furniture

The seized items will then be auctioned publicly and the money used to settle the concerned property owner's taxes.

27 March 2017 3:10 AM IST

The photograph shows one of several hundred manholes across the city that have been left open and surrounded by ill-planned warnings. These pose a severe risk to motorists. (Photo: DC)

Shortage of workers affects sanitation work in Bengaluru

The city with a population of close to one crore has only 171 permanent sanitary workers and 300 on contract.

22 March 2017 6:30 AM IST

RWAs however, have prepared for the worst and are actively campaigning for conservation measures like rainwater harvesting and solar-powered appliances.

No water, power: Our patience is running dry

But as the demand for water is greater during summer, there could be complaints of water shortage from some places.

21 March 2017 2:30 AM IST

As per building bylaws, the BBMP should first close down rooftop bars, instead of thinking of earning revenues from them.

For BBMP, no bar on rooftop bars!

There are more than 60 outlets in Indiranagar, says activist.

15 March 2017 4:15 AM IST

Bengalurus lakes are still in pathetic condition, potholes continue to claim lives, traffic bottlenecks are getting worse and the garbage mafia still rules. (Representational image)

Dig deep, CM! Give us our city back!

With political equations shifting rapidly, Bengaluru is unlikely to settle for mere populism and empty promises.

14 March 2017 3:00 AM IST

Sheds that sanitation workers are forced to call home Samuel Rajkumar

Bengaluru: For them, it's life down the drain

Sanitation workers live in makeshift sheds, lack toilet facilities.

12 March 2017 3:04 AM IST

Pedestrians attempting to cross Kino Theatre underpass. (Photo: R Samuel)

Summer rain: BBMP goes belly up

The commissioner blames the people for the poor condition of drains in the city.

9 March 2017 3:11 AM IST