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Jun 03 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
Abhijit Rao tells us about why and how he ran the Bangalore 10K for PNLIT.
May 31 2012
SIRSI-AGARA SIGNAL FREE CORRIDOR
The battle for the Koramangala corridor between citizens and the BDA continues with the latter chopping off 32 trees recently. And in a related contempt case, the BDA is now in the hot seat.
May 28 2012
WATER MATTERS
In the early 80s, the city had abundant ground water available just a few feet below the ground. Today, borewells even below 600 feet are a failure.
May 25 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
PNLIT is one of the nominees shortlisted for the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bangalore 2012 People's Green Award.
TCS World 10K Bangalore believes in a cleaner and greener world to live in. The People’s Green Award is a platform to admire and acknowledge people who share this dream to make earth greener and a better place. It is for the people who walk an extra mile from their daily work. It identifies exceptional environmental leadership and dedication from individuals/groups and/or NGOs whose devotion and enthusiasm energizes others.
Please vote for PNLIT.
May 25 2012
IDENTIFY THOSE CHIRPS
Despite loss of tree cover, Bengaluru is still home for several bird species. Here’s a look at some who make the city their nesting ground during summer months.
May 25 2012
BLOG: Deepa's jottings
Please vote for PNLIT for the People's Green Award....
May 22 2012
GROUND-(WATER) ZERO
Ground water bill was passed in 2011. But borewell digging continues unabated. Here’s a look at one area where indiscriminate digging has adversely affected the water table.
May 21 2012
SAVING AGARA LAKE
Saving Agara lake was the agenda for the evening. A brainstorming session facilitated by Citizen Matters was held at Mantri Sarovar apartments, HSR Layout on 15th May.
May 15 2012
COMMUNITY RAINWATER HARVESTING
Ferns Paradise layout manages all of its water requirements with its own borewells. Residents have also come forward to implement Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) in their own homes.
May 11 2012
SPOT FIXING IN EJIPURA
Keeping the city clean when it has a dustbin free policy is pretty hard. The Ecofreaks along with some volunteers try to do just this. This time it was Ejipura.
May 11 2012
VIVIDNESS
Colours play an important role in the nature. They help in pollination and protection. Here are some of the examples from the plant and animal world.
May 11 2012
GREENPEACE TO APPLE
Greenpeace India activists on Tuesday urged global computer makers Apple to use renewable energy to power its data centres worldwide instead of fossil fuels like coal to protect the ecology.
May 08 2012
SPARROWS AND HUMANS GO BACK A LONG WAY
Sparrows are often considered as pests and have been systematically wiped out. But these perky birds have been around human beings for too long to be forgotten. People are making serious efforts to bring them back.
May 03 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
PNLIT is one of the participating NGOs at the TCS World 10K Marathon to be held in Bangalore on 27th May 2012.
Sanjeev, Subbu, Suresh, Abhijith and Arathi have volunteered to run for PNLIT. They live close to and train at Puttenahalli Lake, and have seen PNLIT bring it back from the brink of extinction. Realising the importance and significance of lakes in Bangalore, they are keen to raise money and help PNLIT complete the transformation of the neighbourhood lake. Help them. Donate generously to PNLIT.
Apr 22 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
PNLIT did not win additional funding on Spark the Rise, but we have definitely got nation-wide visibility over the last few months. We hope that this has helped in building awareness of the importance of water bodies and public open spaces, and the instrumental role of local citizens in safeguarding their environments.
Apr 20 2012
HIGH COURT CANCELS BIOTA'S LEASE
High Court order puts Agara lake back into LDA's hands. Citizens too want to protect the lake.
Apr 18 2012
SECOND TO NONE FLEA MARKET WITH CITIZEN MATTERS
Don’t know what to do with those gifts you don’t like? Want to pick up a second hand oven? The flea market this weekend has stuff to buy and ideas to try out.
Apr 17 2012
BANGALORE'S WATER SOURCES IN PERIL
The Arkavati rises as a series of springs in the Nandi Hills range. Or at least she used to. It is critical to revive the river and give ourselves a fighting chance.
Apr 14 2012
MILLETS MELA AT LALBAGH
The Millet Mela has varieties of rice, millets, products made from millets, organic pickles and jams, juices and oils on sale. You can also buy a recipe booklet to get started!
Apr 11 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
"PNLIT Greenscraps" an introduction to nature journaling which will teach children how to observe, sketch and write about what they see in the natural world around them.
Sat. 21st April from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The workshop is open for children between ages 8 and 13 years. No.of children admitted is 12 on a first come basis.
Apr 07 2012
PARASITES FROM THE ANIMAL WORLD
You know Koel leaves her eggs in other birds’ nests. But did you know there are plants that are parasites too?
Apr 03 2012
BLOG: Deepa's jottings
A new program to document the presence..or absence...of House Sparrows.
Apr 03 2012
BLOG: Deepa's jottings
What you can do to protect our trees.
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Apr 01 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
PNLIT now has two teams of volunteers - PNLIT Mitra and PNLIT Young Rangers. Community gardening at the lake begins soon.
Apr 01 2012
CITIZEN CRIES OUT
Many of us are used to our beds being made, toilets cleaned, homes being swept and mopped and trash taken out. And that may be why our city is so messed up.
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