The BBMP Lakes Department has faced criticism for initiating construction of the wall for fencing the lake without removing silt and not conducting a survey to clear the encroachments on the lake land. Residents claim that over five acres of lake land has been converted into a private layout, with the land mafia having sold some residential sites.
Nithin Kumar, a BCom student, told BM that preparing personalised greeting cards gives him immense pleasure. “I am very happy to prepare a greeting card for ISRO scientists who contributed to the success of Chandrayaan 3,’’ said Kumar.