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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: Now restored, this lake has a Tipu Sultan connectSubscriber Only
November 19, 2022 13:55 IST
For the last few years, the Devanahalli Lake was not only full of silt but also witnessed entry of raw sewage, dumping of garbage and invasive growth of weeds.
Sat, Nov 19, 2022
Mysuru zoo to shift 30 sambar deer and 40 chital deer to Kali Tiger ReserveSubscriber Only
November 18, 2022 18:46 IST
The translocation of the surplus deer is thought to help the tigers and leopards get prey within the sanctuary, reducing man-animal conflict.
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Maintained by local residents, Puttenahalli is a true ‘citizen’s lake’Subscriber Only
November 13, 2022 08:00 IST
In May 2011, the BBMP signed an MoU with PNLIT and formally handed over the maintenance of Puttenahalli Lake to the trust.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
Wildlife board defers notifying MM Hills sanctuary in Karnataka as tiger reserve againSubscriber Only
November 10, 2022 15:45 IST
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), last year, gave its approval to declare MM Hills as a tiger reserve and since then, the Karnataka government has been dragging its feet.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Karnataka hospitals lead in linking patients’ health records to Ayushman BharatSubscriber Only
November 09, 2022 19:55 IST
In Karnataka, 378,069 patient health records have been linked to ABHA, the website shows.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Experts expect a roadmap of action to combat climate change from COP27Subscriber Only
November 09, 2022 17:48 IST
An expert opines that a roadmap should consider the uncertainties and interdependencies between sectors and stresses the importance of sustainable consumption.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Greens see red over proposed road passing through ESZ of Bhimgad wildlife sanctuarySubscriber Only
November 08, 2022 14:44 IST
It is learnt that the Belagavi district administration in Karnataka has not filed any application before the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to obtain the mandatory forest clearance under Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Fund allocated but restoration of Lingadheeranahalli lake is far from beginningSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 08:00 IST
Rs 6.6 crore was reserved for the restoration of the lake out of which Rs 2 crore was for desilting and diversion of sewage from the lake.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
Aerospace firm Lockheed Martin concludes annual Indian suppliers conference in BengaluruSubscriber Only
November 03, 2022 18:43 IST
Last year, Lockheed Martin had pitched its F-21 fighter aircraft to India as the most suitable aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Detailed Project Report for restoring 150 Bengaluru lakes to be completed by November endSubscriber Only
November 02, 2022 19:51 IST
Eleven lakes in Bangalore South, 13 in Bangalore East, and 15, 38, and 72 lakes located in Bangalore North, Yelahanka, and Anekal, respectively, are slated to be restored.
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Govt converted over 1,800 acre forest land for private projects in Karnataka since 2019, shows dataSubscriber Only
November 01, 2022 17:58 IST
A senior forest official on condition of anonymity said, “These projects do disturb the ecology of the forest and, often, the forest department opposes such diversions but ultimately the government’s will works.”
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Rejuvenation works, community efforts bring back glory of Yelenahalli LakeSubscriber Only
October 30, 2022 07:00 IST
While the entry of sewage into the lake was stopped after the restoration, there are a few houses which are not connected to the main sewer line resulting in the flow of sewage into the lake.
Sat, Oct 29, 2022
Unsung Heroes: With authorities ignoring climate change issues, Bengaluru sees hope in this scientistSubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 12:50 IST
A graduate from BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru, in 1985, Dr T V Ramchandra obtained PhD in Ecology and Energy from the Indian Institute of Science in 1995.
Sun, Oct 30, 2022
Karnataka drops disciplinary action over ‘illegal’ electrification work in sanctuarySubscriber Only
October 27, 2022 19:21 IST
The work in Belagavi's Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, which started in 2016, was stopped after irregularities were found, according to a senior forest department official.
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Bengaluru: Govt, pvt hospitals receive patients with firecrackers injuriesSubscriber Only
October 25, 2022 17:46 IST
Ahead of Diwali, state-run Minto Ophthalmic hospital had set aside 30 beds to attend patients with firecracker injuries.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Rejuvenated 5 years back, the Dorekere lake is in need of immediate attention once againSubscriber Only
October 23, 2022 08:00 IST
The Dorekere lake has a shallow water wetland, a unique feature that attracts many birds.
Mon, Oct 24, 2022
Unsung Heroes: Simplicity espoused by Mahatma Gandhi is everything for Karnataka theatre activist PrasannaSubscriber Only
October 22, 2022 17:22 IST
Prasanna Heggodu, who prefers not to be called a Gandhian, founded Samudaya, a theatre movement for workers that he compares with Safdar Hashmi's Jana Natya Manch, in 1975.
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
Karnataka hasn’t got Animal Welfare Board grant since 2016, says RTI replySubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 22:07 IST
The board's functions include encouraging animal rescue homes, shelters and sanctuaries through financial assistance.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Rainfall pattern in Bengaluru increasingly showing variation, IMD data indicatesSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 16:08 IST
Not only has the annual rain in Bengaluru increased, but there is a variation in the monthly rainfall pattern as well. While the average rain for May is 107.4 mm, this year the IMD recorded 253.9 mm. June this year was the wettest in ten years with 206 mm of rainfall.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Karnataka forest department prepares draft manual to regulate rescue of snakes in stateSubscriber Only
October 20, 2022 22:41 IST
According to the manual, the forest department will conduct periodic certification programmes in the Forest Training Institutes for people who wish to be involved in rescue of snakes.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Bengaluru: Robotic surgery far superior to conventional surgery, say doctorsSubscriber Only
October 20, 2022 19:08 IST
The cost will come down if robotics-specific machinery is manufactured in India, according to an expert.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Bengaluru: 92-year-old IAF veteran who started fitness journey at 47 launches bookSubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 18:41 IST
It was when confronted with a promotion policy demanding minimum fitness that Air Marshal P V Iyer (retd) started the journey.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Karnataka: CM Bommai to discuss Shivamogga forest land issue with Union governmentSubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 14:40 IST
The Karnataka government had cancelled the allotment of 9,934.02 acres of de-notified forest land in Shivamogga district to the villagers displaced after the construction of Linganamakki dam because it was done without the permission of the Union government.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Railways, road corporation seek nod to fell nearly 1k trees in BengaluruSubscriber Only
October 18, 2022 16:34 IST
While the South Western Railway has sought to clear 253 trees for the redevelopment of Yeshwanthapura station, the KRDCL has requested nod to axe 736 trees to widen the road between Gunjur and Belathoor bridge.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Lakes of Bengaluru: Presence of large amounts of nutrients not good for Uttarahalli Lake, say expertsSubscriber Only
October 15, 2022 14:31 IST
While 2.14 acre of the lake has been encroached for the government projects, according to officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the survey to determine the type of encroachments is yet to be carried out.
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