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'Bengaluru needs 2,100 MLD water but Water Supply Board can pump only 1,45
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As Bengaluru is dealing with a severe water crisis the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) chairman Ram Prasath Manohar on Saturday said that though the city residents need 2,100 MLD water, the BWSSB can pump only 1,450 MLD water.
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Open to constructive suggestions from Opposition on Bengaluru water crisis
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, "The Opposition parties don't seem to know anything other than criticism. If they give any constructive suggestions, we are certainly open to considering them. For the first time in the history of the State, we have taken on the
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Grappling with severe water crisis, Bengaluru stares at harder days as sum
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In the grip of a severe water crisis, Bengaluru stared at tougher days as the sweltering summer sets in, with people in areas such as Varthur in the Mahadevpur Assembly constituency struggling to quench thirst and meet regular household needs.
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Karnataka government bans usage of drinking water for car washing, gardeni
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amidst a severe water crisis, the Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board banned the usage of drinking water for car washing, gardening, construction, water fountains and road construction and maintenance. It also imposed a fine of Rs 5000, if the order is violated.
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Bengaluru district administration fixes price of tanker water after compla
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Bengaluru city district administration issued an order fixing the price of tanker water on Thursday after persistent allegations that tanker owners are extorting customers.
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BJP MP Tejaswi Surya warns of protests if Bengaluru "water crisis" not res
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya warned of protests in front of Vidhana Soudha if the Congress government in Karnataka failed to address the drinking water crisis in Bengaluru soon.
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Water woes grip Bengaluru as city faces severe crisis ahead of summer
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bengaluru, often referred to as India's Silicon Valley, is facing a water crisis. As the sweltering summer approaches, the plea for government intervention grows louder, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address the escalating water shortage in the tech hub.
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Bengaluru residents express concern over growing water crisis during last
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, is facing a grave water crisis and residents of the city are concerned as the summer season is yet to come.
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'State must comply with SC order on Cauvery': JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda as
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As the state capital, Bengaluru, grappled with a drinking water crisis, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said the state should continue to release water from the Cauvery River to neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
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Karnataka Cabinet holds key meeting over Bengaluru water crisis; Deputy CM
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Water sources in many villages in the state have reportedly been depleted. Due to groundwater depletion, many borewells are slowly going dry, with more than 3000 borewells in Bengaluru.
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Drininking water crisis in Bengaluru, Karnataka CM to chair crucial meetin
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and cabinet ministers, along with officials, secretaries of respective departments to hold meeting related to drinking water in Chief Minister Office at 11 am today.
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Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar asks water tanker owners to register befor
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Stating that Bengaluru city was going through a serious water crisis, Shivakumar urged the general public to use water judiciously. "Don't use drinking water for gardens and car wash. Treated water may be used for other purposes," he added.
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