{"id":18164,"date":"2025-10-07T11:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/trouble-for-bigg-boss-kannada-as-pollution-control-board-orders-set-shutdown-over-violations-regional-cinema-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T11:01:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:01:01","slug":"trouble-for-bigg-boss-kannada-as-pollution-control-board-orders-set-shutdown-over-violations-regional-cinema-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/trouble-for-bigg-boss-kannada-as-pollution-control-board-orders-set-shutdown-over-violations-regional-cinema-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Trouble For Bigg Boss Kannada As Pollution Control Board Orders Set Shutdown Over Violations | Regional Cinema News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9619726\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 07, 2025, 16:26 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9619726\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2271088698 asubttl-schema\">The reality TV show, now in its twelfth season, is produced by Banijay Entertainment, which was acquired by Endemol Shine India<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgylw\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2271088698 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kichcha Sudeep is the host of Bigg Boss Kannada. (Photo Credit: Instagram)\" title=\"Kichcha Sudeep is the host of Bigg Boss Kannada. (Photo Credit: Instagram)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2271088698\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kichcha Sudeep is the host of Bigg Boss Kannada. (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Popular reality show Bigg Boss Kannada is facing a major hurdle early in its run as the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued a shutdown notice to the studio company housing the set. The notice was served to Wells Studios Entertainment, located in Bidadi, Ramanagara district. <\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">The preamble of the notice read that Vels Studio and Entertainment Pvt Ltd is an amusement park falling under green category and operating without obtaining valid permissions from KSPCB.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">KSPCB has demanded that the set operations be halted immediately and an explanation be provided for alleged environmental violations. The board claims the studio is operating in violation of rules, including the unauthorised discharge of waste and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) water, which is causing pollution in the Bidadi area. <\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">The inspection also uncovered significant lapses in waste management. Solid waste, such as plastic cups, paper plates, and other disposables, was not being segregated systematically. There was also no documentation or flowchart detailing the handling of wastewater or the functioning of the sewage treatment plant (STP). Furthermore, the presence of two diesel generator sets, with capacities of 625 kVA and 500 kVA, raised additional environmental concerns.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">The KSPCB has instructed the Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner and senior BESCOM officials to take appropriate action to ensure the immediate closure of the premises. The action raises the possibility that the current season of the show could be suspended.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">The reality TV show, now in its twelfth season, is produced by Banijay Entertainment, which was acquired by Endemol Shine India.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Karnataka\u2019s Forest, Environment, and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre has confirmed that the Bigg Boss studio is facing imminent closure for operating without mandatory environmental clearances, noting that the notice to the studio was issued as early as March 2024.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">\u201cWe received information that they have not obtained the required licences under the Water Act and Air Act,&#8221; the minister said, adding that he had confirmed the details with the Member Secretary of the Pollution Control Board. He stressed that despite repeated warnings, the studio was running \u201can amusement park&#8221; without even applying for permission.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Khandre asserted that the continued operation amounts to a violation of Supreme Court and NGT (National Green Tribunal) orders, justifying the KSPCB\u2019s \u201cclosure notice&#8221;. He firmly stated, \u201cNo one is above the law. We are only doing our duty to implement the law, and everyone must respect the law of this land.&#8221; While acknowledging that the studio has the right to approach the court, he emphasised that \u201caction will be taken as per law&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Harish Upadhya\" title=\"Harish Upadhya\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2024\/10\/harish-2024-10-c33e5c05707ef213d989dce95130f347.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/harish-upadhya-20873.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Harish Upadhya<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, reports from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He also tracks India&#8217;s space journey, and is passionate about environmental reporting and RTI investi&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, reports from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He also tracks India&#8217;s space journey, and is passionate about environmental reporting and RTI investi&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2271088698 atbtlink Location\"><span>Location :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Karnataka, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2271088698 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>October 07, 2025, 16:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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