Not a smooth ride from MYSORE ROAD The debate on the need to have two airports is truly on. But should that be pegged solely on the connectivity issue. If that were to be the critical basis, HAL airport too doesnt score well, as this reality check by Deccan Herald proved.
From YESHWANTPUR The new Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) is bound to provide respite to residents of North Bangalore and its surroundings, although the corporate and IT sectors functioning out of the Eastern and Southern parts of City are in favour of having two airports, as traversing to BIA could turn out to be a hurdle.
Intel India contributes Rs 29 lakh to schools As part of its ongoing efforts to propogate employee volunteering for social causes in the country, Intel India has contributed Rs 29 lakhs to 26 government schools including five special schools of the city. The contribution has been made through Intel Involved Matching Grant Program.
Water contamination makes life miserable It has been a hellish one-month for residents of the Vinayaka temple street located at the First Cross of Saraswathipuram in Ulsoor as the Cauvery water they get is contaminated with sewage water. The BWSSB office in Trinity Circle has not responded to their repeated pleas.
Biocide: SHRC takes note of report State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has registered a suo motu case with regard to high pollution levels and higher biocide activity reported in drinking water of several villages in Bangalore north taluk.
Did Tamil Nadu act in haste in taking up the Hogenakal project in the Cauvery basin? Since it is supposed to be only a drinking water scheme, does it hurt Karnataka’s interests? DH had invited readers’ opinion on the issue.
Most believe that although the drinking water provision is legal, the current row is a manifestation of political interests in TN, and that Karnataka has been unfairly targeted. Some feel that as Hogenakal falls within the disputed territory, the problem should be resolved amicably without damaging public life in both states.
