Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

NGT notice to KSPCB, Belagavi DC over Maharashtra river pollution

Following an order from the principal bench that both zonal benches can decide jurisdiction, the Southern Zone bench has now sought a response from the KSPCB and Belagavi deputy commissioner.

20 September 2024, 20:21 IST

NGT notice to KSPCB, Belagavi DC over Maharashtra river pollution

20 September 2024, 20:21 IST

Bengaluru study details steps to upgrade lake quality with sewage treatment plants

Algal bloom, pollution, untreated sewage were seen in at least four of the lakes visited, while Kammagondanahalli Lake was completely dry.

15 September 2024, 00:45 IST

Bengaluru study details steps to upgrade lake quality with sewage treatment plants

15 September 2024, 00:45 IST

Cattle wash waste blamed for Hesaraghatta fish kill; pollution board authorities promise action

An official said treatment of the waste water was necessary as stormwater from the ponds, located upstream, drains into the Hesaraghatta lake.

28 June 2024, 22:34 IST

Cattle wash waste blamed for Hesaraghatta fish kill; pollution board authorities promise action

28 June 2024, 22:34 IST

Karnataka minister orders state pollution board to clear files immediately, seeks transparency

The meeting comes days after the government removed the chairman of Shanth A Thimmaiah as KSPCB chief over abuse of power and violating transparency rules, which had led to allegations of corruption.

12 June 2024, 14:36 IST

Karnataka minister orders state pollution board to clear files immediately, seeks transparency

12 June 2024, 14:36 IST

Fish death in lakes: NGT issues notices to BBMP, pollution control board

The tribunal said that in 2023 alone, 20 episodes of fish kills were observed in 15 waterbodies, with multiple incidents reported from the Kothanur, Kundalahalli and Bhattarahalli lakes.

31 May 2024, 22:00 IST

Fish death in lakes: NGT issues notices to BBMP, pollution control board

31 May 2024, 22:00 IST

KSPCB chairperson removed for abuse of power, violation of transparency rules

The dismissal order was accompanied by another order in which the government gave additional charge of Chairman's position to B P Ravi, principal secretary (Ecology and Environment).

31 May 2024, 14:48 IST

KSPCB chairperson Shanth A Thimmaiah removed for abuse of power, violation of transparency rules

KSPCB chairperson removed for abuse of power, violation of transparency rules

31 May 2024, 14:48 IST

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

'It is once again emphasised that the government should not be influenced by the recommendation made by the Upa-Lokayukta to entrust the inquiry to it and it is required to take an independent decision,' the court said.

27 March 2024, 16:53 IST

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

27 March 2024, 16:53 IST

SC refuses to interfere with appointment of Karnataka pollution board chief

Karnataka government has claimed that it received several representations against the chairman that he was involved in the misappropriation of funds. Thimmaiah's term ends in November 2024.

17 March 2024, 16:34 IST

SC refuses to interfere with appointment of Karnataka pollution board chief

17 March 2024, 16:34 IST

Belated action on factory linked to BJP leaders

In November 2022, the Board consented to the setting up of the factory in Kalaburagi’s Chincholi by Siddhasiri Souharda Sahakari Niyamit (SSSN), a Vijayapura-based cooperative bank presided over by BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. Another BJP leader B Sreeramulu is a director in the company.

26 January 2024, 22:12 IST

Belated action on factory linked to BJP leaders

26 January 2024, 22:12 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

Unravelling a scam in Karnataka's plastic recycling sector, an audit by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that a factory issued fake certificates of recycling 3.48 lakh tonnes of plastic when the unit had not even become operational.

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST

Central audit reveals plastic recycling scam in Karnataka

07 November 2023, 22:47 IST