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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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Lakes of Bengaluru: Here’s why Saul Kere overflowed and inundated areas around itSubscriber Only
September 11, 2022 07:00 IST
Located upstream, the Kaikondrahalli lake drains into the Saul Kere lake from where it enters Bellandur and finally flows into the Varthur lake.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
Treated sewage water for construction: Karnataka pollution board approaches BIS to fix parametersSubscriber Only
September 09, 2022 14:16 IST
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Indian Institute of Science completed the study on the feasibility of using treated sewage water for construction purposes last month
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Bengaluru’s rainfall pattern should be studied before drawing up master plan for city, feel expertsSubscriber Only
September 07, 2022 20:46 IST
Given the extent of flooding in Bengaluru after the recent rainfall, experts have begun questioning how the city would fare if the single-day maximum rainfall recorded in 1997, were to be broken anytime soon.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
How 131.6 mm of rain brought Bengaluru to a haltSubscriber Only
September 07, 2022 19:59 IST
As Bengaluru grew, too big and too soon, the lakes and the storm water drains that linked them got choked or encroached upon. As the unprecedented rains and waterlogging of the last few days brought the city to a halt, experts say it's time to set the clock back.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Bengaluru floods: How lake catchment alterations upped urban flooding risk in the citySubscriber Only
September 07, 2022 19:08 IST
Bengaluru floods: The recent urban flooding is being blamed on the loss of interconnectivity of water bodies, a distinct feature of the city.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Bengaluru drowns after rain, againSubscriber Only
September 06, 2022 02:51 IST
The flooding came just days after several parts of the city, sometimes referred to as India’s ‘IT capital’, were marooned after rainfall on August 30, with businesses pegging their losses at hundreds of crores of rupees.
Tue, Sep 06, 2022
Bengaluru Rains Highlights: Thunderstorm, more rains predicted for next few hours as waterlogging continues in Bengaluru
September 05, 2022 09:18 IST
Bengaluru Rains, Bengaluru Karnataka News Highlights: Residents of some of Bengaluru’s most high-end residential properties and well-known tech parks on Yemalur-Bellandur Road have been among those hit.
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Pollution, encroachments sounding the death knell for Yele Mallappa Shetty LakeSubscriber Only
September 04, 2022 07:00 IST
The Karnataka revenue department stated in its report that 21.4 acres of the lake have been encroached upon by the government and private parties and that the lake bed is being used to dump construction debris.
Mon, Sep 05, 2022
Unsung Heroes: B K Singh, a hero of the Karnataka forest department who once faced Veerappan’s bulletsSubscriber Only
September 03, 2022 11:49 IST
In 1990, B K Singh was part of a team of officials that entered the forests to locate sandalwood stock near Silvekal when Veerappan and his gang opened fire at them, injuring two policemen, forcing them to abandon the operation.
Mon, Sep 05, 2022
Why Bengaluru was flooded: Encroachment on drains and a vigorous monsoonSubscriber Only
September 02, 2022 14:35 IST
Bengaluru floods: After Rainbow Layout in Sarjapur and Outer Ring Road was flooded this week, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited the areas.
Mon, Sep 05, 2022
Water in all Bengaluru lakes unfit for drinking, says state pollution control board studySubscriber Only
September 01, 2022 15:50 IST
The Bengaluru Urban District Environment Plan has said urban local bodies should ensure the drains carrying wastewater should not join the water bodies in the city.
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
After court prod, Karnataka wildlife board to discuss fate of Hesaraghatta grasslandsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2022 16:24 IST
Last month the Karnataka High Court set aside the wildlife board’s rejection of the proposal in 2021.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Sewage still enters Gubbalala lake despite rejuvenationSubscriber Only
August 28, 2022 07:00 IST
Residents want the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to construct underground drainage systems in surrounding villages.
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Barred for local residents, ex-Congress minister’s son uses pathway inside Karnataka sanctuary to reach his propertySubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 15:34 IST
Rana George’s property falls in survey number 33 in Lakkasoge village of Mysuru district and borders the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Tiger conservation body directs NHAI to seek wildlife clearance for highway developmentSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 13:18 IST
National Highway 748AA passes through protected areas in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: More than 11 lakes to be replenished in AnekalSubscriber Only
August 21, 2022 07:00 IST
Estimated to be around Rs 3 crore, the project will be implemented in collaboration among two citizens’ collectives working on protecting lakes – Anekal Taluk Environmental Protection Federation and Friends Of Lakes – Water Institute of Bangalore University and India Cares Foundation.
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Karnataka High Court issues contempt notices on failure to renotify Shivamogga forest landSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 16:00 IST
The court last year quashed the government decision to denotify reserve forests of 240 acres in Sudur and 20 acres in Kudi villages to rehabilitate people displaced by the construction of the Linganamakki dam.
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Covid hospitalisations in Karnataka go up as cases increaseSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 13:38 IST
Karnataka Health Department Data show that in August the hospital admission rate of Covid patients went up rapidly - 286 admissions on August 16 as against 107 on June 30.
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Bengaluru: A year later, Singena Agrahara lake’s water quality improvesSubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 13:21 IST
After the Singena Agrahara lake in Bengaluru’s Anekal was cleared of encroachments following a citizens’ initiative, an internal government report says it is now free from pollution.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Karnataka Forest department seeks cancellation of ‘illegal’ grant of 2,300 acre forest landSubscriber Only
August 17, 2022 15:34 IST
For the construction of the dam across Hemavati river in Goruru in Hassan, the government acquired land from the local residents in early 1970s. Those who lost the land were given certificates of the extent of the land they lost.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Karnataka: Activist approaches court to remind govt to ensure mutation of forest land in ShivamoggaSubscriber Only
August 16, 2022 18:29 IST
The plea said since the forest lands were not in the custody of the forest department, the government officials illegally granted hectares of the land to private parties.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Karnataka slow-pedalling on giving nod to MM Hills tiger reserve, political gains doubtedSubscriber Only
August 15, 2022 17:40 IST
Despite permission from National Tiger Conservation Authority, Karnataka has cited the presence of temple in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary as a barrier to making it a tiger reserve. Activists allege that politicians are eying several projects, including small hydel projects, inside the sanctuary.
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Rejuvenated in 2017, Kowdenahalli lake is once again in dire need of attentionSubscriber Only
August 14, 2022 07:00 IST
Last year, BBMP had proposed to set up CCTV cameras at 11 different lakes, one of them was Kowdenahalli lake but the same is yet to be done.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Karnataka witnesses dengue fever surgeSubscriber Only
August 11, 2022 15:01 IST
4,405 dengue cases registered in just eight months, of which 1,154 are from Bengaluru. Youngsters are mainly infected. Monsoon and mosquito breeding are said to be the reasons for the surge.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Karnataka: Evicted encroachers protest after forest department reclaims land illegally sold for construction of resortSubscriber Only
August 09, 2022 17:36 IST
The forest department said the villagers, residents of nearby Budugattedoddi, had encroached upon a land which is a part of the extension of the M M Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
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