Lakes in Bengaluru

Reimagining the ring around the neigbourhood lakes

According to the United Nations, 68 per cent of the global population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050. Now, more than ever, it is essential to co-create resilient socio-ecological systems with communities and stakeholders from the public sector for the wellbeing of humans and nature.

27 March 2024, 20:59 IST

Reimagining the ring around the neigbourhood lakes

27 March 2024, 20:59 IST

Bengaluru: Lake funding dries to Rs 35 crore

Lakes play a crucial role in flood mitigation and hence development of lakes is especially important given the floods the city witnesses every monsoon. According to BBMP, of the 205 lakes in the city, only 114 have been developed over the last few years.

29 February 2024, 21:34 IST

Bengaluru: Lake funding dries to Rs 35 crore

29 February 2024, 21:34 IST

Chalkere Lake sixth to report fishkill in a month

This is the sixth waterbody to experience major fish kill, attributed to sudden influx of sewage

24 May 2023, 20:26 IST

Chalkere Lake sixth to report fishkill in a month

24 May 2023, 20:26 IST

K'taka: Lake revival big takeaway for ecology sector

Revival of 1,000 lakes under 'Sahasra Sarovara' scheme and work on conservation of water sources in Malnad and coastal areas will be done at cost of Rs 75 crore

18 February 2023, 01:15 IST

Karnataka Budget: Lake revival big takeaway for ecology sector

K'taka: Lake revival big takeaway for ecology sector

18 February 2023, 01:15 IST

Probe into encroachment of B'luru lakes to be done: CM

Bommai said a special task force will be formed for drain works, including encroachment clearance, to happen in a time-bound manner

19 September 2022, 16:08 IST

Probe into closing, encroachment of lakes in Bengaluru will be done: CM Bommai

Probe into encroachment of B'luru lakes to be done: CM

19 September 2022, 16:08 IST

B'luru has 75 dirty lakes, but BBMP to develop only 8

At least 75 lakes in various parts of Bengaluru remain undeveloped owing to a lack of funds

09 December 2021, 20:04 IST

Bengaluru has 75 dirty lakes, but BBMP to develop only 8

B'luru has 75 dirty lakes, but BBMP to develop only 8

09 December 2021, 20:04 IST

Arsenic, lead found in TG Halli silt samples

toxic tale

09 December 2020, 20:15 IST

Arsenic, lead found in TG Halli silt samples

09 December 2020, 20:15 IST

'Priority for rejuvenation of lakes in state budget'

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that priority would be given for rejuvenation of lakes in the upcoming state budget.

14 January 2020, 18:20 IST

'Priority for rejuvenation of lakes in state budget'

14 January 2020, 18:20 IST

Lakes: BBMP must act on IISc findings

The number of lakes in Bengaluru has fallen from 262 in 1960 to 81 today. What is more, many lakes have shrunk or become stagnant sewers.

07 January 2020, 20:40 IST

Lakes: BBMP must act on IISc findings

07 January 2020, 20:40 IST

Karihobanahalli Lake lies on deathbed

17 August 2019, 07:24 IST

Karihobanahalli Lake lies on deathbed

17 August 2019, 07:24 IST