Unappealing tourism destination
While several tourist spots across the state are crying for attention and funds, the amount sanctioned for development at Gaganachukki in Chamarajanagar district had to be returned due to non-utilisation.

For Gaganachukki falls, ` 50 lakh had been earmarked for development works.

The sluice gates of the Mettur Dam will be thrown open for irrigation on June 6 and the uniform system of school education sought to be introduced by the previous regime will not be implemented in the current academic year.

These were the major decisions taken at the first Cabinet meeting of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, chaired by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa here on

KARUR: There has been a spurt in the number of people taking to the streets protesting the scarcity of water in their localities in several parts of the district last week.

A number of small textile processing units have come up along the banks of the river

Residents of Chokkasandra, a locality in Dasarahalli, share a common mission with their illustrious neighbour - Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Both of them are on a mission to look for water, just that they are looking for the resource at different places.

Thirsty City: Over 1,000 units in Bommasandra Industrial Estate face water scarcity TN waters hopes as City struggles

BANGALORE: In yet another indication that the State is failing to retain industries within its boundaries, many industrial units operating in areas bordering with Tamil Nadu

Tankers rule the roost in Bommanahalli, as water is supplied only twice a month. Sinking of borewells leading to overexploitation of groundwater has forced the residents of Bommanahalli and its surrounding areas to depend almost solely on water tankers. That the supply of Cauvery water is dismal, does not help either.

Contrary to claims by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) that the supply of Cauvery water to the City

The gross negligence of Mysore Urban Development Authority and Mysore City Corporation has resulted in encroachment of government land in Vijaynagar and surrounding areas, writes Ramesh S Kebbehundi

The popular adage 'Water, water everywhere not a single drop to drink' applies to Vijaynagar and surrounding areas in the city.

Get ready to install the rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures in your house before the year end, or the BWSSB will do it and charge you on your water bill.

A senior officer of the Board confirmed to Deccan Herald that BWSSB will be following the Tamil Nadu method of enforcing the rule on RWH.