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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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More vaccination sites to come up at malls in BengaluruSubscriber Only
December 06, 2021 19:59 IST
Dr Surendra R, Deputy Health Officer at Mahadevapura zone, said they set up a vaccination site at Phoenix mall on Sunday and more such sites will come up at all 12 malls in the zone soon.
Mon, Dec 06, 2021
Bengaluru: 10 untraceable South African nationals tracked, isolatedSubscriber Only
December 04, 2021 20:10 IST
🔴 BBMP special commissioner (health) K V Thrilok Chandra told The Indian Express, “All of them have been subjected to RT-PCR testing and we are awaiting their results. Samples of only those who test positive will be sent for genome sequencing.”
Sun, Dec 05, 2021
Only 20 lakes in Bengaluru free from any encroachments: BBMP reportSubscriber Only
December 04, 2021 13:03 IST
🔴 Notably, 764.32 acres in the vicinity of 28 lakes have been encroached by government structures alone like railway lines, national highways and roads.
Sat, Dec 04, 2021
Mysuru: Over 2 lakh due for second dose of Covid vaccine, but many hesitantSubscriber Only
December 03, 2021 14:36 IST
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham said the district can easily vaccinate more than 1.5 lakh people daily, but only around 24,000 are coming forward to get their jabs.
Fri, Dec 03, 2021
KSPCB asks authorities to mandatorily use waste plastic in road constructionSubscriber Only
December 02, 2021 17:36 IST
As per the Indian Road Congress guidelines, processed plastic waste is shredded to a particular size and is then blended with hot bitumen. This mix is used in road construction.
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Karnataka: Four genome-sequencing labs to start receiving samplesSubscriber Only
November 30, 2021 20:12 IST
During the peak of the second wave of Covid-19, the state government had declared to set up six genome-sequencing labs in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Hubli, Mangaluru and Vijayapura.
Wed, Dec 01, 2021
Highways and railways turn into death traps for tigersSubscriber Only
November 30, 2021 18:26 IST
Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force BK Singh said that widening of roads and doubling railway tracks in corridors used by animals like tiger, leopard and black buck, which are listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, must be avoided.
Tue, Nov 30, 2021
Lakes of Bengaluru: Rachenahalli lake, a lifeline choked by rampant developmentSubscriber Only
November 28, 2021 12:25 IST
Spread across 104 acres, the lake in Thanisandra supported agricultural activities and livestock till 2000. Today, large-scale construction has disrupted the natural flow of rainwater, as a result of which it overflows during heavy spells of rain.
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
12 nursing college students test positive for Covid-19 in KarnatakaSubscriber Only
November 26, 2021 21:53 IST
As many as 11 of the 12 students were fully vaccinated. Out of the 12, three are asymptomatic and nine are symptomatic. One student is symptomatic but the RT-PCR result returned negative. The student has been kept under observation.
Fri, Nov 26, 2021
Karnataka: Survey of land for elephant corridor in Anekal delayed further, officials cite rainSubscriber Only
November 25, 2021 18:17 IST
🔴 The survey was initially supposed to get over by the first week of September. Anekal tehsildar Dinesh P said that monsoon rain delayed the survey and the tribals are yet to be rehabilitated.
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Karnataka govt yet to act on forest department’s suggestion to declare defunct NGEF area as deemed forestSubscriber Only
November 24, 2021 18:35 IST
The Bengaluru south subdivision of the forest department had informed the Karnataka government that there were approximately 44,720 trees of 18 species inside the New Government Electrical Factory campus.
Wed, Nov 24, 2021
Snake sightings: Bengaluru civic body’s control room now receives nearly 70 calls a daySubscriber Only
November 23, 2021 19:42 IST
With rains inundating several areas in the city, snakes have been driven out of their burrows and seek refuge in warm spots, especially around homes.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021
Explained: Why Bengaluru neighbourhoods were flooded during recent rainSubscriber Only
November 23, 2021 17:37 IST
Poor urban planning and the construction of buildings on valleys and lake beds have led to the flood mess in Bengaluru, say experts.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021
Karnataka to get its first marine sanctuary by early 2022 at HonnavarSubscriber Only
November 22, 2021 17:52 IST
Presently, India has six marine national parks -- two in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, one each in Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Lakes of Bengaluru: Industrial effluents, raw sewage; stinky tale of Chandapura lakeSubscriber Only
November 21, 2021 11:15 IST
The buffer zone of the lake has been encroached by a government hospital and local shops. The fence around the lake has been broken and garbage is littered on its boundaries.
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
Karnataka: Nandi Hills likely to welcome tourists by November endSubscriber Only
November 19, 2021 18:59 IST
On August 24, heavy rains triggered a landslide at Brahmagiri hill, washing away the road to the popular tourist destination.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
Aghanashini estuary to be pitched for Ramsar tagSubscriber Only
November 18, 2021 19:29 IST
Aghanashini River in central Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka originates in the Western Ghats and flows westward towards Arabian Sea and a major part of its course flows through the forested gorges and valleys.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Appointment of KSPCB chairman runs into controversy, once againSubscriber Only
November 17, 2021 20:03 IST
The apex court had stated that pollution control boards are autonomous bodies which should not be controlled by political heads.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Explained: Why Bengaluru has witnessed the wettest November in the past six yearsSubscriber Only
November 16, 2021 21:06 IST
Bengaluru rains: The formation of low pressure over Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, and cyclonic circulations have contributed to the downpour this year.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Lakes of Bengaluru: Rapid city expansion choking Kachanayakanahalli lakeSubscriber Only
November 14, 2021 10:08 IST
A weekly look at the health of some of the lesser-known lakes in and around Bengaluru. First up, Kachanayakanahalli lake.
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
CSIR-NAL’s ‘octacopter’ drone delivers Covid vaccines to Karnataka villageSubscriber Only
November 13, 2021 17:58 IST
The advanced drone delivered 50 vials of the vaccine from Chandapura to Haragadde, covering a distance of 7 km in 10 minutes, instead of the usual 30-40 minutes.
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
Diabetes no hurdle, this Army officer is all set to participate in the Ironman triathlonSubscriber Only
November 13, 2021 14:33 IST
After proving his mettle in several half marathons, Major Kumar Gaurav is now all set to participate in the world’s toughest one-day sporting event.
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
Karnataka: Wildlife conservationist urges forest department to issue authorisation certificates to snake rescuersSubscriber Only
November 12, 2021 19:12 IST
Karnataka officially reported 5,281 cases of snakebite between 1999 and 2019.
Fri, Nov 12, 2021
Karnataka rains: Orange alert in six districts, Bengaluru to remain chillySubscriber Only
November 11, 2021 20:06 IST
The IMD has forecast widespread rain in south interior districts of Karnataka. Bengaluru is likely to experience heavy rainfall till Monday
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Karnataka: Defence and aerospace policy by December, says industries ministerSubscriber Only
November 11, 2021 11:19 IST
The government is also coming up with a defence and aerospace park on 1,200 acres of land. Enhanced incentives will be offered to micro small and medium enterprises (MSME) to provide a level playing field, said minister Murugesh Nirani.
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