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The drains are barely covered by cemented blocks and they are either encroached by hawkers or have turned out to be a garbage dumping spots. (Photo: DC)

Bengaluru: In Doddabommasandra, footpath is a luxury

In Doddabommasandra, Vidyaranyapura, the pedestrians have a tough time walking down the narrow stretch of road.

4 Dec 2017 3:40 AM IST

River Tern family attracts people at Ranganathittu bird sanctuary on Wednesday. (Photo: KPN)

Winged visitors touch down at Rangananthittu

The migratory birds choose the habitat from November till December, the experts said.

3 Dec 2017 7:59 AM IST

He joined BMTC in 1987 as a driver and never imagined at the time his role in unravelling Benglaurus history. (Photo: DC)

The accidental historian

He proceeds to relate, with enviable ease, the history of Cubbon Park and the museum, to his enthused visitors.

2 Dec 2017 2:10 AM IST

The attack which took place on Friday, injured a soldier who was later shifted to the military hospital Drugmulla for treatment.

Land: 38 years later, sapper still waiting

He broke both his knees in 1971 and quit the armed forces.

29 Nov 2017 6:45 AM IST

Bharat Electronic Ltd has signed an MoU with the state government to install a 10 MLD sewage treatment plant at the lake. The STP will be installed by next year.

Bengaluru: Sewage enters lake, no action taken

In August, after lake activists protested, the civil administration dropped a plan to construct a 40-foot asphalted road...

28 Nov 2017 2:27 AM IST

Garbage dumped at JHBCS Layout near Kadirenahalli Cross in Bengaluru (Photo: DC)

Living amidst stink and garbage

The roads are riddled with potholes and come under BBMP's Major Roads department, but little had been done to fix them.

27 Nov 2017 3:02 AM IST

According to IISC, Malleswaram has clean ground water compared to areas near Bellandur and Varthur where presence of heavy metals including arsenic.

Bengaluru: Canned water can give you cancer!

Unfortunately, there is no agency to check the quality of water and ensure that the people get safe drinking water.

26 Nov 2017 2:31 AM IST

Rapid concretisation of Storm Water Drains, encroachment of lakes and catchment areas and the inappropriate construction of shoulder drains has severely impacted, the citys green cover with areas like Koramangala and Bellandur getting flooded in the monsoon.

In concrete jungle, no place for lung space

The BBMP's issuing of no objection certificates to large construction projects within the city worsens the problem.

22 Nov 2017 3:23 AM IST

Dont let lakes go down the drain, BBMP

Don't let lakes go down the drain, BBMP

That Bengaluru has lost its glorious heritage of tanks and lakes.

21 Nov 2017 3:33 AM IST

Introduce ecological management of Storm Water Drains and wetlands.

Wetland abuse caused Koramangala flooding

Introduce ecological management of Storm Water Drains and wetlands.

21 Nov 2017 3:11 AM IST

The pathetic conditon of roads in Narayanpura poses a big challenge for motorists (Photo: DC)

Narayanpura: An apology for a road

In spite of repeated assurances from successive governments and civic authorities the road continues to be in a pitiable...

20 Nov 2017 6:17 AM IST

Over the years, the Maini group has established itself as one of the countrys top design and manufacturing entities and stole its way into Bengalureans hearts through the Reva, the first electric car. (Photo: DC)

Urban Legend: Mainis fly high in culture space too

Sandeep Maini says that he is very positive about the Invest Karnataka initiative of the Siddaramaiah government.

18 Nov 2017 2:56 AM IST