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Hans India
2 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Bengaluru 24-Hour Water Supply Shutdown on June 19 for Pipeline Upgrade
Bengaluru will have no water supply for 24 hours. The water cut starts at 6 AM on June 19 and ends at 6 AM on June 20. This is because of work on the Cauvery water supply system. The BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board) announced this. Why is water supply stopping? There are two main reasons: A new big pipe (3000 mm wide) is being added to the water system. This is happening at the T.K. Halli pumping station. It will help improve water supply in the future. KPTCL (Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd) will do power maintenance. Because of this, BWSSB has to stop water pumping. Which areas will be affected? These parts of Bengaluru will be affected: Bommanahalli Yeshwanthpur Mahadevapura Bengaluru South Yelahanka Dasarahalli Byatarayanapura Rajarajeshwari Nagar Kengeri People in these places may have no water or very low pressure. What is the Cauvery Stage V project?
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
BWSSB Sets Guinness World Record for Water Awareness Campaign in Bengaluru
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has forayed into the Guinness Book of World Records for running a large water conservation campaign. This happened between March 21 and 28, 2025. During this time, 5,33,642 people took a water-saving pledge. This was the highest number ever, making it a world record. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar received the Guinness certificate for BWSSB. The Guinness World Records official, Swapnil Dangarikar, gave the award. The event was held at a hotel in Bengaluru. Shivakumar thanked BWSSB for spreading awareness. He said water saving is very important in cities. He shared that Bengaluru uses treated water for everything, even for washing cars, adding that in Delhi there is a separate pipelines for drinking and non-drinking water. He also said that 35% of people do not pay water bills. Still, BWSSB works hard to supply water. The government is planning to improve the water system. The goal is to supply water to 2 crore people in the city. Shivakumar said they will revise water prices to reduce losses. BWSSB now loses around Rs 400–500 crore every year. The price changes will be like those used in the transport system.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
India's first electric safari bus launched at Bannerghatta: Minister
Bengaluru: India's first electric safari bus was virtually flagged off on Wednesday by Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre at Bannerghatta Biological Park, marking a major step toward sustainable wildlife tourism. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Khandre revealed that within the next 4 to 5 months, Bannerghatta will welcome a host of exotic wildlife species including the hunting cheetah and capuchin monkeys from South America. In 2026, chimpanzees, jaguars, and pumas (North American mountain lions) are also expected to be introduced, bringing the total to 10 new exotic animals. The newly launched electric safari bus is equipped with 22 seats and a 100 kWh battery capacity. Currently, only one such bus is operational as a pilot project, but the minister stated that by 2027, Bannerghatta park aims to become a fossil fuel-free zone (excluding utility vehicles like tractors). Safari tours currently use diesel vehicles, which contribute to pollution. The electric bus initiative is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions and enhance the eco-friendliness of the park's operations. Bannerghatta Biological Park has seen record footfall, with over 2.85 lakh visitors in May 2025 alone. The leopard safari has become a major attraction, drawing wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike. To accommodate the growing number of visitors, the government plans to implement a smart parking system, with tenders to be invited soon. Additionally, a massive public aquarium is planned as a new attraction, and a detailed project report is being prepared. The park, which houses 7 lakes within its premises, will source additional water from the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to support both animal and visitor needs, including the upcoming aquarium. Referring to the recent deaths of a zebra and a nilgai at the park, the minister termed it 'deeply unfortunate' and stated that an inquiry has been ordered. The Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) has been instructed to submit a detailed report, and strict measures will be put in place to prevent such incidents in the future. In an effort to expand wildlife tourism across regions, Minister Khandre announced that a new zoo is under construction in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) in the Kalyana Karnataka region. The project is expected to be completed by December 2025.
India Today
2 days 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
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
BWSSB enters Guinness Book for its mega water conservation campaign
The campaign, held from March 21 to 28 this year, saw a record 5,33,642 people taking water conservation pledge, earning BWSSB a place in the Guinness World Records, Shivakumar's office said in a statement.
