Nirmala Sitharaman accepts delay in releasing drought relief for Karnataka

[ad_1] Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday accepted that there was a delay from the Centre in releasing drought relief for Karnataka and her ministry has sought permission from the Election Commission to clear proposals for disaster relief, reported...

Bengaluru: Authorities collect Rs 1.1 lakh fine in three days for misusing potable water

[ad_1] The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board collected Rs 1.1 lakh in fine in total from 22 families in Bengaluru till Sunday for using drinking water for non-essential purposes such as washing cars and gardening, The Times of India...

Water cuts, fines: Bengaluru grapples with familiar crisis but few long-term solutions in sight

[ad_1] From imposing restrictions on water usage to cutting down water supply, parts of Bengaluru are grappling with the challenge of managing their dwindling water resources. Inadequate rainfall in 2023 led to a water crisis in the state of Karnataka,...