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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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Karnataka: Wildlife activists raise concern over feral dogs attacking sambars in forest areasSubscriber Only
March 23, 2022 20:12 IST
When asked about the recent cases of dogs attacking sambars, a senior forest official said requesting anonymity, “The problem has not come to my notice yet. I will look into it."
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Mekedatu project will aggravate water crisis: IISc facultySubscriber Only
March 22, 2022 21:16 IST
Dr TV Ramachandra suggested that the government should instead focus on rainwater harvesting.
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Karnataka axed 40,231 trees for infra projects in 2020-21, Bengal none: Bhupender YadavSubscriber Only
March 22, 2022 19:06 IST
Yadav told the Lok Sabha that 3,097,721 trees were cut across the country for carrying out public infrastructure projects and 36,487,665 seedlings were planted for compensatory afforestation at a cumulative cost Rs 358.57 crore.
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Karnataka forest department plans IFS association building, move meets with derisionSubscriber Only
March 22, 2022 14:42 IST
Serving officers feel that the priority of the forest department and the government should have been to clear the pending salaries of daily-wage firewatchers.
Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Public expenditure on agriculture in India declined considerably in past decade: ExpertsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2022 15:58 IST
The study conducted by the Bengaluru-based Foundation for Agrarian Studies also found that while the share of the Centre in total expenditure on agriculture went down, there was an increase in the share of expenditure by the state governments.
Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Long Covid patients may experience some symptoms beyond a year: ExpertsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2022 14:53 IST
Doctors point out that the difficulties faced include a constant feeling of sadness or lethargy, panic attack-like experiences, sleep disturbances or a feeling of helplessness.
Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Recharge wells of Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park: An idea that could help tackle water crisisSubscriber Only
March 19, 2022 20:45 IST
As the extraction of water from the wells was carried out, a need to increase steps for groundwater recharge at the park was felt in order to replenish the water table.
Sat, Mar 19, 2022
Karnataka sees over 2,000 forest fires in two monthsSubscriber Only
March 18, 2022 14:54 IST
The state forest department received over 4,200 fire alerts during the first two months of the year through satellite images.
Fri, Mar 18, 2022
Rajnath Singh inaugurates new flight control system integration facility to develop avionics for AMCASubscriber Only
March 17, 2022 19:46 IST
G Satheesh Reddy, chairman Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), said the design work of AMCA is being taken up very seriously
Thu, Mar 17, 2022
Post-Covid economy recovery measures should include sustainability: Karnataka Economic Survey ReportSubscriber Only
March 16, 2022 14:06 IST
As a way forward, the survey recommended the desilting and deepening of tanks along with renovation/servicing of embankments and afforestation to conserve water bodies and avoid flooding.
Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Govt must tap enormous talent in small, medium industries: Tejas LCA chief designerSubscriber Only
March 13, 2022 18:16 IST
At an IIM Bangalore conference on the Future of Aviation, Dr Kota Harinarayana said a major takeaway from the Tejas project was the realisation that much talent was available in small industries.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Years of neglect destroy Arekere lake’s aquatic biodiversitySubscriber Only
March 13, 2022 08:30 IST
According to a report released by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 2017, 7.88 acres of the lake have also been encroached upon
Sat, Mar 12, 2022
Experts welcome new drone policySubscriber Only
March 12, 2022 19:39 IST
In February, the Ministry of Civil Aviation abolished the requirement of a drone pilot licence
Sat, Mar 12, 2022
Karnataka needs a new urbanisation policy, says economic survey reportSubscriber Only
March 11, 2022 21:27 IST
The report released on Friday suggests the state government revise the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act and draft a new township act to facilitate large-scale development and to develop satellite towns.
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Economic Survey of Karnataka lays emphasis on green bondsSubscriber Only
March 11, 2022 15:23 IST
Recognising the challenges emerging owing to climate change globally, the report stated that the investors have increasingly become aware of the risks of climate change to their portfolios.
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Karnataka: Survey for elephant corridor completeSubscriber Only
March 10, 2022 20:56 IST
In 2011, the order was first passed by the Lok Adalat to transfer the land at Shivanahalli village in Survey Number 69, which is adjacent to the Bannerghatta National Park, to forest department
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Karnataka: Case registered against private resort owners for ‘encroaching’ forest landSubscriber Only
March 10, 2022 18:43 IST
The encroached land is part of a 7,300-acre area in Sakleshpura that was declared as forest land in 1920, but the said area has not yet been notified by the state government as a reserved forest.
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Karnataka to tweak land-grab law ‘to help farmers’, conservationists cry foulSubscriber Only
March 09, 2022 20:37 IST
As former chief ministers Siddaramaiah of the Congress and BS Yediyurappa of the BJP joined the chorus against the forest department, a senior official questioned the need for having a forest department in the state.
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
Wildlife conservationists oppose amendment to Wildlife Protection Act that allows sale, purchase of elephantsSubscriber Only
March 08, 2022 18:42 IST
Pointing out to the loopholes in the Wildlife Protection Act, former principal chief conservator of forest B K Singh explained that though the Act prohibits commercial trade of live elephants and ivory, a rider says elephants can be gifted.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
Nanotechnology can treat neurological disorders, says researcherSubscriber Only
March 07, 2022 19:54 IST
Speaking on the sidelines of the 12th edition of Bengaluru India Nano 2022, Prof Rangaramanujam Kannan explained the importance of nanotechnologies designed for targeted delivery of medications.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
Blaming ghosts of the past not productive in protecting Bengaluru lakes: ExpertSubscriber Only
March 05, 2022 15:08 IST
A postdoctoral research associate at the Urban Institute, The University of Sheffield and a visiting faculty at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru, Dr Hita Unnikrishnan has worked extensively on the lakes of Bengaluru, particularly from a historical perspective.
Sun, Mar 06, 2022
Greenpeace India aims to empower women labourers, reduce pollution with bicyclesSubscriber Only
March 03, 2022 14:54 IST
The NGO wants to send the message that a cycle revolution in the cities will make the streets cleaner, safer and more accessible to all
Fri, Mar 04, 2022
Environmentalist requests authorities to plant over 24,000 trees to replace those axed for highway wideningSubscriber Only
March 02, 2022 18:07 IST
The Sagar division of the state Forest department has given a clearance to cut 488 trees for the highway, approval for which had come in 2019.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Bengaluru: BMRCL seeks transfer of ownership of land for construction of Kempapura cross stationSubscriber Only
February 28, 2022 19:50 IST
Notably, the piece of land sought by the BMRCL was found to be falling under the buffer zone of the Nagawara lake.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Activists point at encroachment into Bidarguppe LakeSubscriber Only
February 27, 2022 08:00 IST
One of the major reasons behind pollution at most of the lakes in Anekal is the uncontrolled industrial discharge and entry of raw sewage.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022Journalism of Courage
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