31 species of birds spotted at Otteri Lake
As many as 7,256 birds counted in a day-long census A day-long census of birds that arrived at Otteri Lake in Vandalur was carried out by the Forest Department on Friday. The census is an annual
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Lakes expanding 'dangerously' in Everest glacier
Scientists are warning that superglacial ponds like this one are expanding to form lakes Lakes that have been forming near Mount Everest could threaten settlements downstream if they overflow. Ponds
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Residents to fund STP to save lake
To check the flow of sewage into the Kundalahalli lake, members of Whitefield Rising and United Way of Bengaluru have come together to raise Rs 2 crore to set up a decentralised waste water treatment system
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People's perception on Mansagar Lake
This paper is part of research on Urban Lake Governance in India which includes in-depth case study of Mansagar Lake Governance. The focus of the paper is on people's perception on social and ecological
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Naini lake drying up, experts worried, tourists dismayed
NAINITAL: As the sun moves through the panoramic hills that surround the Naini lake each morning, a fleet of boats in all shades of colour with excited tourists crouching in tiny spaces becomes a common
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Not enough funds to clean Bellandur lake
BENGALURU: Reviving Bellandur Lake seems to be a distant dream with many problems dogging the process to clean up the 931-acre water body. Various government agencies involved in the process say they
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Water level in Naini lake plunges 18 feet below normal
Nainital: As the sun moves through the panoramic hills that surround the Naini lake each morning, a fleet of boats in all shades of colour with excited tourists crouching in tiny spaces becomes a common
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Polluting the water: Boating in Rawal Lake continues unchecked
ISLAMABAD: Boating in Rawal Lake, which has been declared illegal due to its polluting effect continues unchecked. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) responsible to control the illegal activity
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Kammasandra Lake turns a cesspool
Kammasandra Lake in Electronics City, that was once a fresh water lake with natural aqua and bird habitat, has turned into a garbage dump yard. The lake is under the custody of Hebbagodi Gram Panchayat.
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Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru: A waterbody no one cares for
BENGALURU: After the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) first order to clean up Bellandur Lake was passed on April 19, urban agencies had seemingly sprung into action. However, not much progress has taken
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Lucknow scientists identify Sukhna lake mystery weed
The mystery of the Sukhna Lake
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal construction in the buffer zone on Kudlu Chikka Kere lake in Banglore, Karnataka, 16/01/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sevamrutha Aradhya Vs State of Karnataka dated 16/01/2019 regarding illegal construction in the buffer zone on Kudlu Chikka Kere lake in Banglore
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Militants in Lake Chad Region Block Polio Program
Scientists warn a campaign to eradicate polio in central Africa is falling short because of upheaval in the Lake Chad Basin area, where the Boko Haram militant group remains active. On the positive side,
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Bolivia's second-largest lake dries up and may be gone forever, lost to climate change
Overturned fishing skiffs lie abandoned on the shores of what was Bolivia’s second-largest lake. Beetles dine on bird carcasses and gulls fight for scraps under a glaring sun in what marshes remain.
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City lakes contaminated with mercury, lead
A recent study conducted by the Lake Development Authority (LDA) in 15 prime lakes in Bangalore has revealed shocking details. The water quality report shows that all lakes are highly polluted with
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Can't clean Bellandur Lake within deadline, says government
BENGALURU: Revival of the severely polluted Bellandur Lake is unlikely in the near future with the state government finding the National Green Tribunal's order to do so in a month impractical. Scrambling
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Report by the Roads & Buildings Department, Telangana on allegations of flouting of environmental norms while demolishing the old secretariat building, Telangana, 08/04/2021
<p>Reply by Roads & Buildings Department, Telangana in the matter of Anumula Revanth Reddy Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/04/2021.</p> <p>The matter related to allegations of flouting of
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Lakes in Koramangala-Challaghatta are most polluted, shows IISc study
The lakes in Koramangala-Challaghatta (KC) valley are the most polluted than the ones in Vrishabavathi and Hebbal valleys, says an IISc study. The study , Wetlands: Treasure of Bangalore (abused, polluted,
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Gold mining, conflict threaten Indawgyi Lake
Khaung Tong Creek was a 1.5-metre-deep, pristine creek some 10 years ago, but these days this important tributary of Kachin State’s famed Indawgyi Lake is just a little stream some 10 centimetres (3.9
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NGO takes up the issue of protecting and conserving lakes
MYSORE: Jana Chetana a NGO involved with the protection of lakes and their conservation has decided to take up the issue of protecting the lakes in the region in a big way and have a multipronged approach