NewsRack: sas/Bangalore-water-supply/Issues

Mysore, Bangalore assured of water till June end - Star of Mysore

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Mysore, Bangalore assured of water till June end

Bangalore thirsty as taps run dry - NDTV - Google News

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Bangalore thirsty as taps run dry NDTV NDTV visited a high-density neighbourhood in Kammanahalli area in north Bangalore where there has been no water supply for the last two weeks. "They used to release drinking water for half an hour or one hour, but even that is not being released now. No tap water, residents fed up Times of India all 2 news ...

Centre banned commercial borewells in city, state overturned it quietly - Citizen Matters - Google News

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Centre banned commercial borewells in city, state overturned it quietly Citizen Matters As this article goes into publication, the city water board has just announced that Cauvery water supply for Bengaluru will stop in four days. ... The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) had notified Bangalore as an overexploited area in November 2012. ...

City water crisis to aggravate - Deccan Herald - Deccan Herald - Google News

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

City water crisis to aggravate - Deccan Herald Deccan Herald Water supply from the KRS reservoir to Bangalore city has come to a standstill. Official sources in the Water Resources Department and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) told Deccan Herald on Friday that the flow from KRS is so ... and ...

Centre banned commercial borewells in city, state overturned it quietly - Citizen Matters

Navya P K — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The central government's ground water authority had issued a major order in November 2012, banning digging of commercial borewells. When the baton passed to the state authority this April, everything broke.

While water-strapped Bengaluru is waiting for the mercy of rain gods to bless the Cauvery belt to quench its thirst, water mafia is busy drawing water from just about anywhere: their own bore wells, bore wells of others, lakes and water bodies - wherever one can see water. As this article goes into publication, the city water board has just announced that Cauvery water supply for Bengaluru will stop in four days.

Few know that the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) issued an order in November 2012: No more borewell digging in Bengaluru for commercial purposes. If implemented correctly,…

Bangalore Faces Severe Water Shortages, Officials Warn - OOSKA News - Google News

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Bangalore Faces Severe Water Shortages, Officials Warn OOSKA News The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board had been withdrawing 1.15 billion liters of water a day from Cauvery River until May 13. “We had to cut the drawing limit to maintain the levels in our reservoirs. This is the first time we are facing such ... KRS has no water to spare for Bangalore Times of India Promises aplenty, but officials unsure The New Indian Express Can Hemavathi save Bengaluru? Deccan Chronicle all 12 news ...

Water woes: Illicit taps suck BWSSB dry - Daily News & Analysis - Google News

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Water woes: Illicit taps suck BWSSB dry Daily News & Analysis Despite having legitimate Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) connections, many residents in the city have been left high and dry. Though BWSSB has installed over 75,000 connections since November 2012, the city's water supply issues ... and ...

Waterr woes: Illicit taps suck BWSSB dry - Daily News & Analysis - Google News

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Waterr woes: Illicit taps suck BWSSB dry Daily News & Analysis Despite having legitimate Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) connections, many residents in the city have been left high and dry. Though BWSSB has installed over 75,000 connections since November 2012, the city's water supply issues ... and ...

BWSSB to seek government nod to launch sale of water through tankers - newindianexpress.com

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

People's problems - Deccan Herald - Deccan Herald - Google News

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

People's problems - Deccan Herald Deccan Herald Grievances and issues related to public utility agencies such as Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bangalore Electricity Supply ... ...

Save the city - Hindu: Bangalore

M. A. SIRAJ — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Authorities must pursue new options to augment water supply to Bangalore and ensure equitable distribution, says M. A. Siraj

BWSSB eyes helium to detect water leaks - newindianexpress.com

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Water is the new carrot - Hindu: Cities

Afshan Yasmeen — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Never has drinking water been such an important part of political manifestos. With the demand going up exponentially every summer, the election season has seen this basic necessity pitch-forked in...

Bommanahalli: It's new entrant vs approachable MLA - Citizen Matters

Padmalatha Ravi — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Though Bommanahalli MLA is approachable, he did little to solve the problems, say residents. The urbane Ashwin Mahesh and Congress loyalist Nagabhooshana Reddy are taking him on this time.

If you are on Hosur road going towards Electronic city in the evenings and not taking the elevated flyover, chances are you are going to be stuck at the Gaarvebhavipalya junction. The usual sights and sounds of traffic chaos strike you loud and clear. You will also see a bunch of young women balancing plastic pots while waiting for a safe moment to cross the busy junction. These young women cross over the busy and often dangerous highway, from Hongasandra side to Bandepalya to collect water every other day. Water is the biggest concern in sitting MLA Sathish Reddy's backyard…

Manifestos should be practical, says Chandrashekhar - Citizen Matters - Google News

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Manifestos should be practical, says Chandrashekhar Citizen Matters Would you say that there hasn't been much thought or discussion among the Congress leadership on Bangalore's garbage issue? ... But anyone who keeps building for the sake of his business without adequate concern for water supply should be stopped. and ...

Manifestos should be practical, says Chandrashekhar - Citizen Matters

Navya P K — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

In an interview to Citizen Matters, the Congress candidate for Basavanagudi is being honest about the governance issues and party policies. He suggests a futuristic course of action rather than brooding over the past.
Prof B K Chandrashekhar, MLC and former IT minister, is Congress's candidate for Basavangudi this election. Chandrashekhar, 76, is a retired IIMB professor, and has worked in other universities in India and abroad. He has a post graduation in law from Leeds University, and a doctorate from Oxford University. He is currently one of KPCC's Vice-Presidents. He is also a former Chairman of the Legislative Council.

Though the KPCC VP, Chandrashekhar talks less on the party's stand, and more on his personal views. He also positions himself rather as an exception within the party - as part of a minority that…

Sarvagnanagar: Fast growth, poor amenities - Citizen Matters

Vaishnavi Vittal — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The usual problems of traffic, garbage and sewage are the cause of concern for the voters of this constituency. The three-time MLA has not been able to keep up with the growing demand for better administration.
Located in the north-east part of Bangalore, the Sarvagnanagar Assembly Constituency has seen a lot of development in the recent past. With several educational institutions, hospitals and other commercial establishments, the area is thickly populated. But with the drastic rise in development and an influx of people, Sarvagnanagar is lagging behind in infrastructure. The foremost of problems faced by residents is that of drinking water.

Key issues

Most northern and eastern parts of the city are facing acute water shortage. The peak of summer is a further testing time. The current MLA of the constituency, K J George…

How the BWSSB ‘ditch’ed its responsibility - Hindu: Home

Pravitha Kartha — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Service road trench poses threat to motorists

I'm not corrupt, claims AC Srinivas - Citizen Matters - Google News

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

I'm not corrupt, claims AC Srinivas Citizen Matters I am known as a good administrator when president of Bangalore Zilla (District) Panchayat. I am not ... If elected, will you support commercial or residential development in areas where there is neither BWSSB water supply or bore well permissions ... ...

Details display must for private water tankers - newindianexpress.com

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Illegal LPG disconnection drive won't affect my image: Shobha - Citizen Matters - Google News

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Illegal LPG disconnection drive won't affect my image: Shobha Citizen Matters I have developed 14 lakes including Herohalli, Kommaghatta, Ullal etc., and drainage and water supply in some areas. I am also ... As a senior KJP representative, what specific solutions do you propose for Bangalore's garbage and water shortage problems? and ...

This summer, brace for harvesting, recycling and thrift - The Hindu - Google News

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This summer, brace for harvesting, recycling and thrift The Hindu Addressing the workshop organised by the Rain Centre and Arghyam, Bangalore , V. Amuthavalli, deputy secretary of Municipal Administration and Water Supply department, said that producing fresh water is a capital-intensive initiative and a change in ... ...

BWSSB makes a mess of water leakages in Sri Vidyanagar - Deccan Herald - Google News

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

BWSSB makes a mess of water leakages in Sri Vidyanagar Deccan Herald The roads at Sri Vidyanagar area in Banashankari 3rd stage, which were dug up by the Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board (BWSSB) for plugging water leakages, are in disarray now. One-and-a-half month ago, the roads in 4th, 6th block and 7th ... ...

One apartment wastes water, another pays - Citizen Matters

Shamala Kittane Subramanyan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Water metering in apartments has always been a challenge. New technology solutions are emerging that could solve this vexing pain for residents.
Ashok Niranjan is a software engineer at Accenture and a member of the Management Committee, in charge of water at Brigade Mayflower in JP Nagar. He is looking to adopt individual water metering. "We are just two of us (in our apartment) and out most of the day. We use less water but we end up paying as much as anybody else who is using lot more water than we do," says Niranjan.

Niranjan realises the gravity of water consumption. After their initial successful rainwater harvesting project, he is committed to saving water.

The 240-apartment Mayflower block gets a total water bill…

‘Vote us, we’ll give you Cauvery connection’ - Hindu: Cities

Afshan Yasmeen — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Cash and saris could well be passé. With water being the most precious commodity this summer, thanks to plummeting storage in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini dams from where water is pumped...