Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal construction and parking, Ashwath Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, 27/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sharath RK Vs State of Karnataka dated 27/03/2019 regarding illegal construction of houses and shops under the high power transmission lines without safety distance as per the laid down norms.

Judgement Date: 
27/03/2019
Tags:
Urban Encroachments, Bangalore (T), Drainage, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Lake Pollution, Waste Disposal, Karnataka
Agriculture

White gold: How a revolution was reversed

Between 2003-04 and 2011-12, India’s cotton output more than doubled from 14 million bales (of 480 pounds or 218 kg each) to 29 million bales.

Publication Date: 
21/03/2019
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
India, Bt Cotton, Farmers, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Ministry Of Agriculture
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environment norms by an industry, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 14/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of B. Raghupathy Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/03/2019. The issue raised for consideration is the violation of the environment norms by K.S. Satish and M/s New Ark Project.

Judgement Date: 
14/03/2019
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Bangalore (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Municipal Corporations, Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Karnataka
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding a construction project in the buffer zone of Kaikondarahalli Lake, Bangalore, Karnataka, 11/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahadevpura Parisara Samrakshane Mattu Abhivrudhi Samiti Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/03/2019. The prayer in this application is to restore ecology of Kaikondarahalli lake in Bangalore city. Case of the applicant is that a construction project is being developed in the prohibited area of fragile buffer zone of the Kaikondarahalli Lake.

Judgement Date: 
11/03/2019
Tags:
Lakes, Bangalore, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Municipal Corporations, Karnataka
Energy

KIOCL Ltd to set up 5MW solar power plant at Gundlupet

MANGALURU: KIOCL Ltd which requires around 30MW power for its on-going operations in this coastal city is betting big on solar power.

Publication Date: 
11/03/2019
Times Of India (Mangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Mangalore, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Industry, Energy
Water Resources

Bellandur borewells dry up, tanker water costly

BENGALURU: Bellandur is reeling under severe water crisis as borewells in the area are drying up, while water tankers have jacked up prices in view of increasing demand.

Publication Date: 
11/03/2019
Times Of India (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Bangalore (T), Groundwater, Cauvery, Water Supply, Water Resources
Water Resources

Adopted by firms, 6 dying lakes set for turnaround

Bengaluru: Six dying lakes in the city are all set to witness a revival with five corporates and private companies officially adopting them for rejuvenation, said government officials.

Publication Date: 
07/03/2019
Times Of India (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Bangalore (T), Lakes, Drinking Water Scarcity, Water Resources
Environment

Experts slam government move to fast-track project

BENGALURU: The government’s decision to forge ahead with the elevated corridor project has moved experts, environmentalists and citizens to argue against an undertaking that they believe will exace

Publication Date: 
07/03/2019
Times Of India (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Stae Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Environment Clearance (EC), Sustainable Development, Environment
Sanitation

Mysuru ranked third cleanest city in India

Mysuru city was ranked third cleanest city in the overall national ranking with a five-star rating in the Swachh Survekshan 2019 the results of which was announced in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Publication Date: 
07/03/2019
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Karnataka, Sanitation, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (Total Sanitation Campaign), Mysore (T)
Water Supply

Jaimala: Solving drinking water problem is priority

Jaimala, Minister for Women and Child Development, said on Wednesday that drinking water works would be given priority in the district as peak summer was approaching.

Publication Date: 
07/03/2019
Times Of India (Mangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Mangalore, Drinking Water, Farmers, Drinking Water Scarcity, Water Supply

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