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Aksheev Thakur
Aksheev Thakur is a senior correspondent with the Bengaluru bureau of indianexpress.com. He covers Environment, Wildlife, Health, Defence and Civic beats. He holds more than six years of reporting experience in Karnataka. Aksheev holds a Bachelor's degree in BA Journalism from Bangalore University and PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. He started his career with Deccan Chronicle in 2017 and in 2020 joined The Hans India, as a reporter with the launch team of its Bengaluru edition. Years of experience: 6+ Qualification, Degrees: Bachelor's degree in journalism from Bangalore University and PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications. You can follow him on X (Twitter) @aksheevthakur.
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Bengaluru: 19-seater aircraft SARAS Mk II at critical design stageSubscriber Only
October 14, 2022 21:15 IST
The aircraft will be certified first for military use and later for civil use, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories.
Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Express Impact: NGT imposes Rs 500 crore fine on Karnataka government for failure to protect Chandapura lakeSubscriber Only
October 14, 2022 12:08 IST
The National Green Tribunal had taken cognisance of an Express report ‘Lakes of Bengaluru: Industrial effluents, raw sewage; stinky tale of Chandapura lake’ and constituted a seven-member joint committee to look into the matter.
Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Bengaluru: Govt yet to decide on next wildlife board meeting, Hesaraghatta grasslands fate in limboSubscriber Only
October 10, 2022 14:41 IST
The September meeting to discuss the proposal for declaring the 5,000-acre Hesaraghatta grasslands in Bengaluru as a conservation reserve was cancelled as the chief minister had to visit flood-affected areas.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Sarakki Lake, a restoration success story worth emulatingSubscriber Only
October 09, 2022 09:00 IST
Sarakki Lake in south Bengaluru was restored to its former glory after a joint effort by local citizens and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Even after SBWL nod, Karnataka Cabinet yet to notify 8 protected areasSubscriber Only
October 07, 2022 15:51 IST
Senior forest officers and wildlife conservationists have expressed their reservations over the issue of seeking Cabinet approval when the State Board for Wildlife, headed by the CM, has already approved the proposals.
Sat, Oct 08, 2022
Why Bengaluru had a free fall in cleanliness rankingSubscriber Only
October 06, 2022 18:48 IST
Mounds of garbage, unsegregated waste, and untreated sewage finding its way into the lakes pushed Bengaluru to the 43rd spot in Swachh Survekshan 2022 ranking
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Figures show dip in number of dog bite cases in BengaluruSubscriber Only
October 04, 2022 19:14 IST
From January to July this year, there have been 11,291 incidents of dog bite.
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: The recent showers filled this lake to its brim and unearthed a network of choked drainsSubscriber Only
October 02, 2022 07:00 IST
The waste weir of this lake was in a dilapidated condition and even the drains connecting the lake were choked for decades.
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
Karnataka: Activist approaches environment ministry, seeks probe against 2 ex-IAS officers for de-notifying forest landSubscriber Only
September 30, 2022 18:22 IST
Social activist Gireesh Achar also raised the issue before the Karnataka Lokayukta, seeking action against former IAS officers Madan Gopal and T M Vijaya Bhaskar for de-notifying 9,934.02 acres of forest land in Shivamogga district between 2015-2017.
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
Bengaluru-based think tank advocates use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in traffic and water managementSubscriber Only
September 30, 2022 14:13 IST
The study examined AI’s potential for strengthening climate action in India with a focus on transport and water management. The study stated that the use of AI in the transport sector has the potential to significantly limit GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, and can, therefore, be instrumental in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Despite last year’s order, electric poles yet to be removed from Bengaluru lakesSubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 19:17 IST
A citizens' collective says it may move court seeking a directive to the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom).
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Bengaluru: Water from 524 borewells collected after NGT flags excessive nitratesSubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 15:21 IST
The samples were collected from the Hebbagodi city municipal council and the town municipal councils of Chandapura, Jigani and Bommasandra, which houses several industries, between August 15 and September 20.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner takes steps to restore Chandapura lakeSubscriber Only
September 28, 2022 13:35 IST
The National Green Tribunal took suo moto cognizance of The Indian Express report ‘Lakes of Bengaluru: Industrial effluents, raw sewage; stinky tale of Chandapura lake’ published on November 21, 2021.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Karnataka: Science researcher objects to Hubballi-Ankola railway lineSubscriber Only
September 27, 2022 21:10 IST
The Union environment ministry on June 3 this year had set up a seven-member committee to examine the project.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: BBMP not serious about protecting Iblur lake, say citizensSubscriber Only
September 25, 2022 08:00 IST
According to the BBMP, 9.9 acres of 18.6 acres were encroached by the government and private parties to construct a road, park, graveyard, nursery, and shops, among others. Today, the lake is spread over only 8.7 acres.
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Unsung heroes: Ram Prasad on a mission to protect lakes in BengaluruSubscriber Only
September 24, 2022 15:00 IST
Friends of Lakes, a citizen’s collective that Prasad co-founded in 2011, succeeded in getting the BBMP to disallow idol immersion in the city's lakes.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Repair work at Sumanahalli flyover to get over in a month: BBMP chief commissionerSubscriber Only
September 23, 2022 19:25 IST
The repair work was undertaken by the Bengaluru civic body after a hole was spotted on the flyover. Civic officials said the BBMP has entrusted a firm to study the stability of all 47 flyovers in the city.
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Bengaluru: Restore connectivity between lakes to prevent flooding, says activistSubscriber Only
September 19, 2022 18:21 IST
Captain Santhosh Kumar says his efforts for restoring the storm-water drain network in Anekal taluk have paid off.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022No confirmation on Karnataka Wildlife Board meeting date, fate of Hesaraghatta grasslands remains uncertainSubscriber Only
September 19, 2022 13:11 IST
On September 18, hundreds of citizens and ecologists assembled near Lalbagh demanding from the government to declare Hesaraghatta grasslands as a conservation reserve.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Once publicized for its restoration, Kaikondrahalli lake today is in a shamblesSubscriber Only
September 18, 2022 07:00 IST
Rampant encroachment, growth of unhealthy hyacinths and release of sewage and untreated water into the Kaikondrahalli lake had spelt the death knell for this eco-fragile lake.
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Bengaluru: Experts say British-era maps can help to tell property built on storm-water drainsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2022 19:23 IST
As an eviction drive is underway, experts suggest referring to the base village maps from the 1880s and 1920s as well as 1958s to avoid ending up buying properties situated on lakes, tanks or drains.
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
Bengaluru corporation using 1984 map to remove encroachments from drainsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2022 21:14 IST
Among the encroachments removed by the BBMP was a compound wall of Nalapad Academy, owned by Shantinagara Congress MLA N A Haris; a Wipro campus in Doddakannelli is also on the BBMP's list.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Bengaluru: MiG-29K aircraft upgraded by HAL undergoing flight trialsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2022 16:13 IST
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Aircraft Upgrade Research & Design Centre launched the upgrade in 2021 to enhance the Russian-made fighter aircraft's lethality.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Over 12k acres of reserve forest land granted to individuals in Karnataka’s Shivamogga; dept to appealSubscriber Only
September 14, 2022 13:29 IST
A senior forest department official said the revenue department has no power to grant forest lands according to the Supreme Court, and it will now have to mutate the land in favour of the forest department.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Wildlife Institute of India to study impact of doubling of Karnataka-Goa railway lineSubscriber Only
September 13, 2022 12:25 IST
The proposed railway line will pass through areas in the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka and the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa.
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