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Bengaluru Water Crisis: Tap aerators installation drive begins; Here's what happens if you miss March 31 deadline

Aerator is a device that are designed to regulate the flow of water from taps to prevent wastage. The BWSSB says it helps save 60-85 per cent of the natural resource

Bengaluru water crisis: Can use of aerators stop water wastage?

The Banglore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has instructed households and businesses to install aerators in taps by 31 March. These are small attachments that fit at the end of taps to regulate the flow of water to prevent wastage amid scarcity

Bengaluru has enough storage of drinking water, sufficient to last till June, says Karnataka CM amid scarcity

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Bengaluru is currently facing a scarcity of potable water. The IT hub of India currently has a shortage of 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the actual requirement of 2,600 MLDs

Vegetable prices surge, rentals may drop: How Bengaluru’s water scarcity is worsening

Amid acute water scarcity, Bengaluru residents are stung by a surge in vegetable prices as supplies have taken a hit. The IT hub's water woes can also affect its real estate market, with potential investors reconsidering their decision

This Week in Explainers: Why is India banning Pit bulls, Rottweilers and other dogs?

After rising incidents of pet attacks, the Centre has asked states to ban 23 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds – Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and Wolf dogs, among others. But are they dangerous? We explain the dog ban and other big news that grabbed headlines like electoral bonds, CAA, and the Bengaluru water crisis in our weekly roundup

Techies leave city, hospitals struggle: How Bengaluru’s water woes have upended lives

The water scarcity in Bengaluru is forcing techies to leave for their hometowns. Hospitals are using recycled water for toilets and drilling borewells to tackle the crisis. A posh apartment complex in the city has asked its residents to use disposable cutlery and wet wipes to save the resource

Half-bucket baths, school shuts: How Bengaluru’s water crisis is turning graver

A private home school on Bannerghatta Road has been closed till 10 March amid the ongoing water shortage in Bengaluru. Residents are issuing orders to use only half a bucket of water for bathing and not use the precious resource for cleaning purposes. Authorities have also come up with their own restrictions on the use of potable water

Bengaluru driverless Metro trials begin: How AI will help steer this train

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has started slow trial runs of its driverless trains on the newly-constructed yellow line. The trains equipped with Communication-Based Train Control system will run on the 18.8 kilometre route linking Bommasandra and RV Road

Rameshwaram café blast: What CCTV footage has revealed

A week after a blast took place at the Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru, CCTV footage has provided some key leads. According to the authorities, the suspect entered the eatery wearing a mask, sunglasses and a baseball cap. He spent nine minutes at the eatery before leaving

Parched: Why Bengaluru is reeling from a severe water scarcity

Bengaluru is bracing for a grim summer as water levels in Cauvery River have dipped significantly and many borewells have run dry. The cost of private water tankers have skyrocketed in Karnataka's capital and residents are being urged to use the resource judiciously