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India Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Bengaluru water board sets world record for water conservation pledge campaign
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday received a Guinness World Record certificate on behalf of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) for conducting the world's largest water conservation pledge campaign, held from March 21 to 28, saw a record 5,33,642 people pledge their support for water conservation. The Guinness World Record certificate was presented by adjudicator Swapnil Dangarikar at a ceremony in at the event, Shivakumar said the recognition was just the beginning of a broader transformation in the city's water management. 'Criticism is temporary, but sustainable work matters,' he said, announcing a series of reforms and initiatives led by BWSSB to tackle water challenges in the rapidly growing TARIFF MODEL AFTER A DECADE Shivakumar announced a revision in water tariffs for the first time in ten years. BWSSB currently incurs annual losses of Rs 500 crore, and the new model is aimed at plugging these financial gaps. The tariff system will now follow a model similar to the transport sector, with periodic SUPPLY, IMPROVING DISTRIBUTIONShivakumar said the BWSSB, under the leadership of Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar, is working on a new master plan to expand water supply to 110 villages recently added to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits. The plan includes revamping water connectivity and distribution for greater AARTI AS TOURISM AND JOBS PUSHadvertisementThe Deputy Chief Minister also unveiled plans to launch a "Cauvery Aarti" near the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam, in a bid to boost tourism and provide employment to over 1,500 people. The project has faced concerns from farmers in Mandya, but Shivakumar said a district-level meeting will be held soon to address their BENGALURU FRAMEWORK IN THE WORKSCalling out the pressures of unplanned urban growth, Shivakumar stressed the need for new governance models, including a 'Greater Bengaluru' structure and rethinking municipal divisions to handle the city's SEWAGE, GREENING CITYOn the environment front, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged the need for better sewage treatment and recycling systems. He said more efforts are being made to involve students in environmental initiatives, including large-scale tree planting UNIQUE WATER CHALLENGEHighlighting Bengaluru's current usage pattern, Shivakumar said the city lacks a separate pipeline system for drinking and domestic water, unlike cities such as Delhi. 'We are using drinking water for all purposes, from car washing to gardening,' he said, adding that 35 per cent of residents don't pay their water bills, yet the board continues to function effectively. IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
RCB vs PBKS Highlights (6/3/2025): RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs, RCB vs PBKS Full Scorecard
SIX! The ball clears the ropes but ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF IPL 2025! SIX! All coming way too late! A length ball, on middle, Shashank Singh whips it over deep square leg! TOP EDGE, FOUR! A short ball, around middle, Shashank Singh goes for the pull but only manages a top edge. The keeper runs back, deep third gets across and dives but the ball lands in front. He tries to push it away but the ball meets the ropes. SIX! Does get that away but barring an extra or two, PBKS' campaign is over. Another full toss, slanting into the pads, Shashank Singh manages to get under it and swings it over long leg for a biggie.
Mint
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Deluge In Bengaluru, BMTC bus ‘flooded,' heavy rain forecast for 2 days
Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, will continue to witness rain as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for the state. Warnings have been issued for severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds, until May16. Bengaluru, along with other regions of the southern state, is set to experience this adverse weather pattern. On Tuesday evening, heavy rain paralysed the Electronic City following the downpour, as waterlogging choked key roads including Whitefield, Brookfields, and Mahadevapura, resulting in massive traffic jams. A social media user shared a 'horrifying' scene from the 'global tech capital' of India, where severe waterlogging near Manyata Tech Park caused rainwater to enter a moving BMTC bus, leaving passengers 'soaked and frightened'. "Due to severe waterlogging near Manyata Tech Park, rainwater entered a moving @BMTC_BENGALURU bus, leaving passengers soaked and frightened. This horrifying scene wasn't from a remote village or an underdeveloped area — it happened right in the heart of Bengaluru, the so-called 'global tech capital' of India. This incident is more than just a result of poor drainage. It's a loud and clear reminder of the hollow promises made under the 'Brand Bengaluru' campaign — a brand built more on flashy slogans and PR stunts than on real civic improvements. While lakhs are spent on branding exercises, surveys, and vision documents, the reality on the ground is terrifying: flooded roads, drowning buses, powerless commuters, and complete mismanagement. Is this the "world-class infrastructure" we were promised? If @BMTC_BENGALURU buses can't stay dry, what hope is there for the rest of the city? The BBMP's incompetence and the government's obsession with superficial branding have left the city vulnerable. 'Brand Bengaluru' is fast becoming a joke — a brand that looks good on a brochure but collapses in 30 minutes of rain," a social media user wrote. Others also shared images of knee-deep water and severe waterlogging on roads, particularly in areas like KR Puram. 'Heavy rain and flooding of underpasses from Nagawara towards KR Puram. Would advise people to avoid this route as there is knee-deep waterlogging. Please stay indoors if possible. #BengaluruRains #BangaloreRains,' a user posted. 'A mere hour of rain in a central location in North Bangalore – a city that boasts of being a tech hub without any drainage infrastructure,' another user remarked. With more rain forecast, both authorities and citizens remain on high alert.
