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Bengaluru Facing 500 Million Litres Water Shortfall Per Day: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to draw up an action plan.
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"No Water Crisis In Bengaluru": DK Shivakumar. "Irresponsible," BJP Fumes
There is "no water crisis" in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Thursday, even as he flagged off auto-rickshaws laden with hoardings to spread awareness about water conservation.
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"Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades": DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Water Crisis
Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much
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"No Water To Drink, Wash Hands": Bengaluru Crisis May Force School Closure
Some Bengaluru schools may be forced to shut down temporarily due to the growing water shortage in the city; These schools say the lack of water means they can't protect children from the heat.
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As Bengaluru Suffers Worst-Ever Water Crisis, A Raging Political Blame Game
Bengaluru Water Crisis: As Bengaluru grapples with an unprecedented water crisis, the state government is exploring alternative solutions, including recycled and treated water from residents' associations.
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Water Supply Disruption In Parts Of Bengaluru For 24 Hours Starting Today
Water supply to parts of Bengaluru will be disrupted for 24 hours starting 6 am because city officials need to do "essential maintenance work" and install Unaccounted for Water (UfW) bulk flow meters.
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Karnataka BJP Chief's Sharp Attack On Siddaramaiah Over Bengaluru Water Crisis
Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday hit out at the Congress government in the state, alleging failure to address "massive water shortage" in Bengaluru.
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Water Warrior Ayyappa Masagi
Karnataka agriculturalist, Ayyappa Masagi has been working out ways to best use rainfall and is keen to share what he has learnt over the decades. He says that with good rainwater usage farmers can have more control over the success of their crops.
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BS Yediyurappa Turns To Maharashtra To Meet Water Shortage In Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa requested his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray to release six thousand million cubic feet (TMC) water from his state's reservoirs to rivers in Karnataka to meet acute drinking water shortage in North Karnataka.
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No New Flats In Bengaluru For 5 Years? Maybe, Says Deputy Chief Minister
Construction of massive apartment complexes may be put on hold to help Bengaluru tide over potential water shortage, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara has hinted. The idea was, however, far from implementation, he added.
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Sorry, We Can't, Karnataka On Top Court's Order On Sharing Cauvery Water
Reacting to the Supreme Court's warning on Cauvery river water sharing, Karnataka on Thursday said it was not in a position to release water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. "Even if we want to release we don't have water. We have shortage," a Karnataka minister said.
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Defying Supreme Court, Karnataka Refuses To Release Cauvery Water To Tamil Nadu
Heading for a showdown with the Supreme Court that wants the state to share Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government has declared there was no question of releasing water to its neighbour since the state did not have enough for its people. This week, the Supreme Court fixed the final hearing of appeals by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and K...
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In Unanimous Resolution, Karnataka Says Can't Spare Cauvery Water
A special session of the Karnataka legislature on Friday made it clear that the state would not be releasing the 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu as ordered by the Supreme Court.
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In Assembly Resolution, Karnataka Signals Inability To Spare Cauvery Water
Signalling its inability to spare Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as per the Supreme Court direction, a special session of the Karnataka legislature today adopted an unanimous resolution to use the water only to meet drinking water needs and not to provide it for any other purpose.
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Drought Dries Up Profits At Jeans Making Units In Karnataka's Ballari
Ballari in Karnataka is not just famous for its heat, but its high grade iron ore. It is also a major centre for producing denim jeans. But the water shortage this year is hitting that industry too.
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Bengaluru Facing 500 Million Litres Water Shortfall Per Day: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to draw up an action plan.
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"No Water Crisis In Bengaluru": DK Shivakumar. "Irresponsible," BJP Fumes
There is "no water crisis" in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Thursday, even as he flagged off auto-rickshaws laden with hoardings to spread awareness about water conservation.
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"Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades": DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Water Crisis
Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much
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"No Water To Drink, Wash Hands": Bengaluru Crisis May Force School Closure
Some Bengaluru schools may be forced to shut down temporarily due to the growing water shortage in the city; These schools say the lack of water means they can't protect children from the heat.
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As Bengaluru Suffers Worst-Ever Water Crisis, A Raging Political Blame Game
Bengaluru Water Crisis: As Bengaluru grapples with an unprecedented water crisis, the state government is exploring alternative solutions, including recycled and treated water from residents' associations.
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Water Supply Disruption In Parts Of Bengaluru For 24 Hours Starting Today
Water supply to parts of Bengaluru will be disrupted for 24 hours starting 6 am because city officials need to do "essential maintenance work" and install Unaccounted for Water (UfW) bulk flow meters.
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Karnataka BJP Chief's Sharp Attack On Siddaramaiah Over Bengaluru Water Crisis
Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday hit out at the Congress government in the state, alleging failure to address "massive water shortage" in Bengaluru.
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Water Warrior Ayyappa Masagi
Karnataka agriculturalist, Ayyappa Masagi has been working out ways to best use rainfall and is keen to share what he has learnt over the decades. He says that with good rainwater usage farmers can have more control over the success of their crops.
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BS Yediyurappa Turns To Maharashtra To Meet Water Shortage In Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa requested his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray to release six thousand million cubic feet (TMC) water from his state's reservoirs to rivers in Karnataka to meet acute drinking water shortage in North Karnataka.
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No New Flats In Bengaluru For 5 Years? Maybe, Says Deputy Chief Minister
Construction of massive apartment complexes may be put on hold to help Bengaluru tide over potential water shortage, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara has hinted. The idea was, however, far from implementation, he added.
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Sorry, We Can't, Karnataka On Top Court's Order On Sharing Cauvery Water
Reacting to the Supreme Court's warning on Cauvery river water sharing, Karnataka on Thursday said it was not in a position to release water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. "Even if we want to release we don't have water. We have shortage," a Karnataka minister said.
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Defying Supreme Court, Karnataka Refuses To Release Cauvery Water To Tamil Nadu
Heading for a showdown with the Supreme Court that wants the state to share Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government has declared there was no question of releasing water to its neighbour since the state did not have enough for its people. This week, the Supreme Court fixed the final hearing of appeals by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and K...
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In Unanimous Resolution, Karnataka Says Can't Spare Cauvery Water
A special session of the Karnataka legislature on Friday made it clear that the state would not be releasing the 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu as ordered by the Supreme Court.
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In Assembly Resolution, Karnataka Signals Inability To Spare Cauvery Water
Signalling its inability to spare Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as per the Supreme Court direction, a special session of the Karnataka legislature today adopted an unanimous resolution to use the water only to meet drinking water needs and not to provide it for any other purpose.
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Drought Dries Up Profits At Jeans Making Units In Karnataka's Ballari
Ballari in Karnataka is not just famous for its heat, but its high grade iron ore. It is also a major centre for producing denim jeans. But the water shortage this year is hitting that industry too.
