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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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Environment lawyer asks Karnataka minister Eshwar Khandre to increase jail term in forest encroachment casesSubscriber Only
October 13, 2023 19:33 IST
In September this year, Eshwar Khandre had said there is a need to facilitate registration of FIRs in Forest Offence Cases. He had sought the opinion of the Additional Chief Secretary (forest, ecology and environment) in this regard.
Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Varthur lake diversion channel breaches following heavy rains in BengaluruSubscriber Only
October 12, 2023 19:42 IST
On Tuesday, Bengaluru received 66.3 mm rain and on Wednesday, it recorded 4.5 mm rain.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: Restoration of this waterbody stopped farmers from quitting agricultural activitiesSubscriber Only
October 08, 2023 07:30 IST
With the drying up of the lake, the bed was not only encroached by private persons but was also used to throw garbage
Mon, Oct 09, 2023
Environment minister’s assurance on restoration of Bellandur and Varthur lake has fallen flat: activistSubscriber Only
October 06, 2023 19:12 IST
Activists are planning to seek the National Green Tribunal’s intervention in speeding up the work.
Fri, Oct 06, 2023
Most patients approaching Bengaluru hospital’s renowned de-addiction centre are aged 36-55Subscriber Only
October 05, 2023 17:58 IST
A significant percentage of patients remain in recovery for three to six months after discharge, according to Cadabams Hospital.
Thu, Oct 05, 2023
Rising man-animal conflict: Removal of forest encroachments key to reducing menace, say expertsSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 17:38 IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah had said that funds to complete the construction of barricades to prevent animals from coming out of forest areas will be ensured.
Wed, Oct 04, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: Foul smell, no street light — Konasandra lake is in desperate need of restorationSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 07:30 IST
In April 2010, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa had announced the restoration of the Konasandra lake apart from the Hoskere, Somapura and Mallathahalli lakes.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Severe heart attack causing sudden death affects 96,150 people in Karnataka every yearSubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 19:15 IST
India records a cardiovascular disease death rate of 272 per 100,000, compared with the global average of 235 per 100,000.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Despite NGT order, KSPCB didn’t impose fines or shut down industries polluting lakes since 2017, reveals RTISubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 18:21 IST
“It is to be informed that there are no industries fined for polluting lakes in Bengaluru since 2017 and no closure notices issued to industries for polluting lakes,” the KSPCB said in a response to an RTI query.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Karnataka minister Eshwar Khandre orders formation of task force to clear forest encroachmentsSubscriber Only
September 26, 2023 17:04 IST
The directives, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, were issued to the Additional Chief Secretary (forest, ecology and environment) Jawaid Akhtar on September 22.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: Mallathahalli’s progress towards restoration and its long battle against encroachment, sewageSubscriber Only
September 24, 2023 07:30 IST
The lake was restored at a cost of Rs 23 crore. However, a few years down the line, the water body once again got contaminated due to the inflow of sewage.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
Unsung Heroes: Meet Balaji Raghotham, whose emotional connect with Bengaluru lakes led him to conserve themSubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 18:42 IST
Born in 1974, Balaji Raghotham grew up in K R Puram and learnt swimming in some of these lakes. In 1992, he started plantation activities around the lakes.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
Wildlife conservationist proposes ‘Project Displaced Persons’ Certificates’ to ease pressure on Karnataka forestsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 15:11 IST
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had in 2010 issued guidelines asking all states to follow the example of Maharashtra in issuing such certificates to the rehabilitated forest dwellers and tribals.
Thu, Sep 21, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: Though restored 6 years ago, Kundalahalli Lake not a safe haven for fishSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 07:30 IST
Recently, the lake has witnessed two instances of fish kill; activists cry for effective monitoring of water quality to prevent fish deaths.
Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Reducing recovery gap of solar photovoltaic waste is key to managing increasing quantity of solar PV waste: CSTEP studySubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 19:32 IST
India is among the top five countries in terms of capacity of installed solar power.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Forest Department directs ESZ monitoring committee to take action against illegal cottages in Bandipur Tiger ReserveSubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 18:28 IST
In a letter, the department cited cottages built by one Asha Bablani in the reserve's elephant and tiger corridors.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: NGO to soon breathe life into Bommenahalli LakeSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 07:30 IST
The Bommenahalli Lake spreads across 38 acre and faces challenges from urbanisation, including the potential influx of construction waste, litter, weeds and the risk of domestic greywater infiltration.
Mon, Sep 11, 2023
Private-public partnerships potential solution for improved healthcare delivery in remote areas of country: ResearchSubscriber Only
September 08, 2023 18:41 IST
As part of the research, Cloudphysician collaborated with 14 Indian government hospitals in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Ladakh to provide critical care services in remote areas amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
‘Withdraw merger of Project Tiger, Project Elephant’: Karnataka wildlife conservationist writes to CentreSubscriber Only
September 07, 2023 15:27 IST
The wildlife conservationist also reminded the ministry about the recommendation of the Elephant Task Force constituted by the Union government in 2010 that advocated for the setting up of a statutory body and naming it the National Elephant Conservation Authority (NECA).
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: Untreated leachate pollutes Sompura Lake in Banashankari VI stageSubscriber Only
September 03, 2023 07:30 IST
Spread over 19 acres, the lake was restored by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore in 2008. The lake is presently under the custody of the civic body.
Mon, Sep 04, 2023
Officials recover 560 acres of land in Karnataka’s Srinivaspura state forest from encroachersSubscriber Only
August 31, 2023 18:44 IST
A tahsildar had illegally entered the names of encroachers in revenue records and granted them forest land.
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
75,376 forest offence cases pending: Karnataka forest dept annual reportSubscriber Only
August 29, 2023 17:42 IST
Of 75,376, the department registered 5,808 FOC cases last year alone. FOC cases include encroachment of forest lands, sandalwood, red sandalwood, rosewood theft and wildlife cases such as poaching, smuggling of animals among others.
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Lakes of Bengaluru: Residents blame leachate from waste plant, government apathy for massive fish kill in ChikkanagamangalaSubscriber Only
August 27, 2023 07:30 IST
In February, a joint committee recommended that the NGT seek environmental compensation from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike which runs the solid waste processing plant.
Sun, Aug 27, 2023
Karnataka wildlife board to get standing committeeSubscriber Only
August 24, 2023 18:07 IST
The standing committee for NBWL is headed by the union environment minister and at the state level the SBWL will be headed by its environment minister.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires ASTRA air-to-air missile: Aeronautical Development AgencySubscriber Only
August 23, 2023 19:15 IST
Bengaluru-based Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) said the missile release was successfully carried out from the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000 ft and all the objectives of the test were met.
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