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The state has set itself a target of generating 20,000 MW of electricity through alternative sources in 3-4 years, but the major impediment is the availability of land. (Representational Image)

Karnataka: Solar energy to make up for power shortfall?

Each megawatt requires 2 hectares of land and the availability of land for installation of panels is a major issue.

10 Jun 2018 4:09 AM IST

Swachh toilets fine, who will clean septic tanks?

The SC judgement says the death of every manual scavenger since 1993 should be compensated with Rs 10 lakh.

9 Jun 2018 4:38 AM IST

Odette Katrak, Bengalurus versatile activist

Imagine all the people... in a world without plastic

The group has just released Imagine there is no plastic,' sung to the tune of the John Lennon classic.

6 Jun 2018 5:47 AM IST

Out of 4000 MT of solid waste, over 350-400 MT is plastic waste.

Why are our heads still wrapped in plastic?

Over 700 plastic manufacturing units have been closed after the ban.

5 Jun 2018 6:47 AM IST

At Nagarbhavi, the Storm Water Drain (SWD) has heaps of garbage by its side (Image: DC)

Monsoon clouds scare Nagarbhavi

One of the commuters, Kiran Manjunath questioned the delay caused by civic agencies.

4 Jun 2018 2:48 AM IST

A file photo of the mining activity around Bannerghatta National Park.

Companies challenge govt ban on mining near Bannerghatta National Park

While the court gave the department a day to file its reply ,it says it can do so by June 2 at the earliest.

1 Jun 2018 4:53 AM IST

Under the present method, candidates are allotted IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS services, based on the marks scored in the UPSC exam.

Aspirants slam changes in UPSC exam

If the proposal comes through, selected candidates will be allotted service or cadre based on their performances in the...

30 May 2018 3:18 AM IST

The footpath near the ASC Centre at Ejipura filled with garbage. (Photo:DC)

Bengaluru: A pavement paved with trash

The illegal dumping of construction debris under the transformer and on the walkways has compelled the pedestrians to...

28 May 2018 2:57 AM IST

All the cities have been ranked on the assessment of progress from January 2017 till December 2017 under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.

Swachh, swachh bolo, BBMP

The survey covered all cities of India (4,203), which together accounted for a population of 40 crore.

22 May 2018 3:38 AM IST

The Konanakunte Cross witnesses heavy traffic leading to gridlocks. The ongoing metro construction has added to the congestion (Image: DC)

Konanakunte Cross: A civic nightmare

The traffic becomes unmanageable by evening,-" said Alok Bharti, a businessman who has been residing in the area since...

21 May 2018 2:48 AM IST

Michael F Saldanha

SC decision on pro-tem Speaker ambiguous: Michael F Saldanha

The Supreme Court should have selected the senior-most elected MLA,â€ Justice Michael explained.

19 May 2018 3:14 AM IST

Greens show red light for bright lights around lakes

The move will disturb the flora and fauna of city's waterbodies.

19 May 2018 2:47 AM IST