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karnataka state pollution control board news

Traffic diversions in Bengaluru on Nov 19. See restrictions, key roads affected

With an expected turnout of 80,000 people and 2,305 vehicles, officials in Bengaluru have issued traffic advisories and diversions to manage congestion on November 19.
Published on Nov 20, 2025 12:03 am IST

KSPCB proposes air purifiers at Bengaluru's major junctions as air quality drops

Bengaluru faced deteriorating air quality, prompting the KSPCB to launch some initiatives against pollution.
Published on Nov 17, 2025 02:29 pm IST

Bengaluru sees 98 per cent improvement in air quality this Deepavali: Report

Bengaluru's noise pollution increased and certain areas reported higher pollution levels.
Published on Oct 22, 2025 05:44 pm IST

Vels Studios reopens after DKS directive

Shivakumar took to X to announce the directive. (PTI)
Published on Oct 10, 2025 03:59 pm IST

Relief for Bigg Boss Kannada as Shivakumar orders to lift seal: 'Give show a...'

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 09:29 am IST

Shivakumar orchestrated Bigg Boss Kannada shutdown, says JD(S)

JD(S) leaders seized on the incident, sharing an old video of Shivakumar warning the film industry that he knew “who should tighten the nut and bolt where.” (PTI)
Published on Oct 09, 2025 07:20 am IST

Bengaluru’s silence zones louder than factories, KSPCB data shows: Report

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (NIMHANS) zone also saw violations, with sound levels 29% higher than permitted. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jul 31, 2025 02:27 pm IST

Karnataka pollution board sends closure notice to BJP MLA’s sugar factory

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:08 am IST

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others
Published on Jan 25, 2024 08:50 pm IST

Karnataka forms task force to clamp down on 'non-green' firecrackers: Report

This festive season will only see green and eco-friendly crackers.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 02:44 pm IST

A 500 cr escrow account and judge: The NGT plan to fix Bellandur lake

The NGTfined the state of Karnataka 50 crore and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the city corporation, taking issue with the state’s “negligence” in protecting the lakes of Bengaluru.
Updated on Dec 06, 2018 10:20 pm IST

Will pay Rs 50 lakh to Karnataka State Pollution Control Board , GIL tells Supreme Court

Graphite India Limited (GIL) told the Supreme Court on Monday that it would pay Rs 50 lakh to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) under the ‘polluter pays principle’ for its Bengaluru plant, facing complaints of pollution and emission of black dust.
Updated on Oct 30, 2018 07:31 am IST