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Pollution predicament plagues another lake

The residents said the BWSSB authorities have failed to ensure that all the dwellings adjacent to the lake have underground drainage (UGD) facilities. “It is the responsibility of the BBMP Lakes Department and the BWSSB engineer to prevent dirty water from entering the lake.

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Hold-up in lake revamp story causes concerns

According to credible sources, the BBMP allocated Rs 5.50 crore in two instalments for the rejuvenation and development of Jayanti Nagar-Horamavu Lake

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100 bags of waste collected from just one lake in city

Halanayakanahalli Lake has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Bangalore Mirror published a story titled “Halanayakanahalli Lands Under Water” on October 27, 2021, narrating how private builders have encroached upon the stormwater drain that carries rainwater to Halanayakanahalli Lake.

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Saving Hulimavu Lake: Citizens unite for cleanup

Speaking with Bangalore Mirror, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Solid Waste Management, Junior Health Inspector Kirthiraj said that six pourakarmikas participated in the clean-up drive. “We participate in clean-up drives regularly at different locations. Single-use plastic has become a nuisance at these places,’’ he added.

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Construction halted, but set boundaries now

Following directions from the Joint Director of Town Planning (JDTP) North at BBMP HO, officials from JDTP (Mahadevapura Zone) inspected the site at Haralur Lake a few days ago. They identified unauthorised construction without a sanctioned plan and promptly halted the ongoing work. Citizens observed numerous pillars erected near the lake and construction debris strewn around the area.

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Bengaluru: Unauthorised construction halted around Haralur Lake, ET RealEstate

Prompt action from citizens and intervention by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) have temporarily halted the unauthorised construction, shedding light on the urgent need for a comprehensive survey of the lake’s boundaries.

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Lack of care turns green spaces into black & yellow

However, with the private builder withdrawing from this initiative, the saplings are withering away due to a lack of water and maintenance for the last week. The residents are urging the authorities concerned to make arrangements for the maintenance of the green space between Gurudwara Junction and the Junction of Thiruvalluvar statue on Gangadhara Chetty Road.​

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Critical moment: This lake needs immediate attention

Bangalore Mirror published a story on June 26: Saplings at Basavanapura Lake battle with cattle, narrating how saplings nurtured by residents have become fodder for cattle.

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Lakes of Bengaluru: Restored in 2014, the Herohalli Lake still reeks of lack of maintenance

According to the water quality index report by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) published in October, Herohalli lake falls in Class D which means that the water is not fit for drinking purposes.



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