Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stands by his criticism of the Karnataka government's demolition drive in Bengaluru's Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout, calling the public outcry a justified response. Read the full story.
A tragic water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area claims lives, including an infant. Mayor cites sewage pipeline leakage as cause. Read for details and safety measures.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara states illegal Bangladeshi immigrants will be deported, not given alternative housing. Police verification underway in Kogilu Layout.
Untreated sewage discharge into Panchkula's Ghaggar river triggers alarm. Fears of drinking water contamination rise as repair work continues. Authorities face negligence charges.
A grave civic lapse in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where a toilet was built directly over a drinking water line without a safety tank, led to sewage contamination and 7 deaths. Over 149 hospitalized.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan held cordial talks at Sivagiri Mutt, marking their first interaction after a political row over a Bengaluru demolition drive. Read details.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara states illegal Bangladeshi immigrants identified in Bengaluru will be deported, not given alternative housing. Police verification drive underway after Kogilu Layout demolition.
Mangaluru City North MLA Y Bharath Shetty demands SIT probe into Kogilu Layout, alleges illegal migrant settlement & political conspiracy. Read the full story.
BJP leader R Ashoka slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for alleged encroachment encouragement after visiting Yelahanka eviction site. Read the full political row details.
Indore water contamination tragedy claims 7 lives in Bhagirathpura. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava confirms deaths, Vijayvargiya admits administrative lapse. Read the full report.
BDA accelerates work on Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout, with 78% complete. Yet, residents highlight missing footpaths, incomplete roads, and absent utilities, delaying move-ins.
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar strongly rebuts Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's criticism of the Kogilu Layout demolition, citing state authority and legal procedures. Read the full political clash.
Allottees at Bengaluru's Kempegowda Layout highlight missing footpaths, incomplete roads & utility delays, urging BDA for immediate redesign to avoid future urban flaws. Read more.
Southern Railway begins using 6 million litres daily of recycled sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, a major step for urban water sustainability. Read how it works.
A tragic road accident in Bengaluru's HSR Layout claims a life as a speeding Audi, driven by an intoxicated student, rams into a man. Details inside.
A 28-year-old man was tragically killed in Bengaluru's HSR Layout after a speeding vehicle driven by a student veered off the road. The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls Kogilu Layout demolitions removal of illegal encroachments, countering Kerala CM's 'bulldozer justice' remark. 188 families, many poor Muslims, evicted.
Karnataka Housing Board announces a new residential layout in Chamarajanagar on PPP basis. Online demand survey open. Check site sizes, fees & apply before Dec 31.
BDA Commissioner orders random quality checks by IISc experts and public disclosure of audit reports for Bengaluru's Kempegowda Layout roads after public complaints over poor asphalting. Read more.
Moinabad police book two for trying to illegally dump sewage into Osman Sagar. HMWSSB assures no contamination occurred and water is safe. Report illegal dumping to 155313.
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
Tiruvallur municipality discharges untreated sewage into Putlur lake, contaminating groundwater for over 10,000 families. Residents demand action as STP remains dysfunctional despite NGT orders.
Bangalore Development Authority resumes construction of a crucial Rs 40 crore underpass at Kanteerava Studio, linking Peenya and Nandini Layout after a 10-year halt. Read the full story.
A 49-year-old Bengaluru woman had gold ornaments worth Rs 15 lakh stolen while travelling on BMTC buses to a wedding. Police suspect theft occurred during her journey.
Farmers in north Bengaluru demand a 50% share in the Shivaram Karanth Layout, matching the Bidadi township policy. They also contest unfair betterment charges. Full story on the ongoing dispute.
Chandigarh MP Manish Tiwari confronts environment ministry over unchecked pollution in seasonal rivulets. Ministry admits wastewater discharge, reveals gaps in sewage monitoring. Read the full story.
A dispute over sewage tanker entry at Baga's STP led to a blockade by the Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch. Read about the confrontation and resolution.
Bengaluru High Court refuses to quash case against man accused of raping, assaulting, and blackmailing a woman he met on Instagram. Justice details pattern of coercion and threats.
The Central Government has admitted in Parliament that untreated wastewater is entering Chandigarh's N-Choe seasonal rivulet. Learn about the pollution sources and the city's sewage treatment challenges.