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Madiwala Kere Habba, 23rd Jan 2016

January 18, 2016 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Madiwala Lake will host the second Kere Habba of 2016 on 23rd Jan. The first Kere Habba was held earlier in January at Kaikondrahalli Lake and can be read about here. The schedule for the

Something to cheer about

January 11, 2016 Arathi Manay Yajaman

We regularly moan about the lost lakes of Bangalore and reminisce about how the city used to be, even as “official” agencies have been identified as major encroachers in the recently released Legislative Assembly Committee

Call for volunteers for the Waterbird Survey 2015-16

December 23, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Posting below, a mail from Anvitha S (Undergraduate student, St Joseph’s College) on <bngbirds@yahoogroups.com>, requesting for volunteers for the Waterbird Survey 2015-16. We are reviving the waterbird survey which was conducted between 1987 – 1996 by

Kere Habba at Kaikondrahalli Lake

December 23, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Kere Habba 2016! The first of the new Kere Habba season will be at Kaikondrahalli Lake on 9th January 2016. Lots has been planned for the day: – be regaled with story sessions for children–

Sensitive Zone between Kasavanahalli and Kaikondarahalli Lakes

November 22, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The unprecedented heavy rains of the past few weeks has exposed the vulnerabilty of our erstwhile “City of Lakes” yet again… the vulnerability to flooding, primarily due to haphazard growth and inappropriate land use changes.

Tree planting at Kasavanahalli Lake – 21st Nov 2015

November 20, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Inviting nature lovers to plant 300 saplings at Kasavanahalli Lake. This is the fourteenth lake where SayTrees will be doing tree plantation. Join this vibrant tree-planting group in its effort to increase the green cover

Brainstorming – for Lakes – 26th November 2015

November 20, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Update from People’s Campaign for Right to Water-Karnataka <cawpka@gmail.com> 24th Nov 2015 The National Law School of India University & The People’s campaign for Right to Water invites you to a brain storming on EVOLVING ROBUST

Volunteers needed for Horamavu cleanup

October 19, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Horamavu Parisara Abhivruddhi Samiti (HPAS), formerly called Save Horamavu Lakes, is joining hands with Janaagraha and BBMP to clean Horamavu! The Cleaning drive will be rolled out in several locations. VOLUNTEERS are needed this Saturday,

Meeting to save Bellandur Lake 11th October 2015

October 6, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Bellandur Lake has been frothing again, and in a big way. Read a report here. This time, several people are trying to find a long term solution. An online petition has got more that 15,000

Birdwatching at Yelahanka Puttenahalli Lake 20th Sep 2015

September 19, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Yelahanka Puttenahalli Lake and Bird Conservation Trust (YPLBCT) is organising a birdwatching session on Sunday 20th September 2015, at Puttenahalli Lake, Yelahanka, India’s newest Conservation Reserve. Dr Subramanya will be the guide. Read more about the Conservation

Conservation Reserve in the City

September 16, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

It is now official. Puttenahalli Lake Birds Conservation Reserve is now a reality! Puttenahalli Lake in Yelahanka has been declared a “Conservation Reserve” by the Karnataka Government. Bangalore Mirror’s article dated 14th Sep 2015 says: The move makes

Preparing for an eco-friendly Ganesha festival at Kaikondrahalli Lake

September 10, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The nightmare of our lakes is fast approaching. Yes, this is the time of year that every lake that has water in it would actually be wishing it was dry enough to turn away devotees

Horamavu Agara Kere Habba 12th Sep 2015

September 10, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Another Kere Habba this Saturday! The Horamavu Parisara Abhivruddhi Samiti (HPAS) – formerly Save Horamavu Lakes, in association with Namma Bengaluru Foundation is organising the Horamavu Agara Kere Habba on Saturday, 12th September 2015, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon at Horamavu Agara Kere. The exact

Flag hoisting at Bangalore lakes

August 15, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Independence Day flag hoisting is traditionally held in schools, parade grounds, community centres and other public places. At mutlistoried apartment complexes too, this has become an event on the cultural calendar. This year, it was

School boy’s documentary on Varthur Lake

August 15, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

“Lakes are essential to every city. They provide means of entertainment, they help local economies and they’re beautiful to look at. But many times, human activities destroy lakes, spoil the ecosystems and make them unbearable.” Harshvardhan