Borewell accidents show that the 2010 Supreme Court safety guidelines are not being followed properly. The court took suo motu action after many cases of children falling into open borewells. Even with clear rules, these incidents still happen, causing dangerous situations and rescue operations. There is an urgent need to enforce these safety measures more strictly to stop such accidents.
Today (3rd April) The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the water supply issue at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL matches in Bengaluru, amidst a severe city-wide water crisis. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board permitted treated water supply, prompting NGT to register a case and issue notices to relevant authorities. The next hearing is scheduled for May 2.
