Rs 200 commemorative coin released to mark 200 yrs of Rani Chennamma's victory in Kittur War
New Delhi (PTI): A special commemorative coin of Rs 200 denomination was released here by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday as a tribute to the remarkable victory of Rani Chennamma at Kittur over 200 years ago.
The year-long nationwide commemoration of the 200th anniversary of her legendary victory at Kittur in today's Karnataka, concluded with a grand closing ceremony in New Delhi.
Shekhawat reflected on the enduring legacy of the fearless queen, emphasising that her life continues to inspire Indians to serve the nation with unwavering dedication and courage.
"On this inspirational occasion, we draw from Rani Chennamma's extraordinary character, the motivation to renew our commitment and service to the nation. Her valour and struggle remind us that one must never hesitate in the service of the country," he said.
A special commemorative coin of Rs 200 denomination was released at the event hosted at the Siri Fort Auditorium, officials said.
Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said the year-long commemoration has deepened public engagement with Rani Chennamma's legacy through exhibitions, cultural programs, lectures, and competitions held across India.
He said Rani Chennamma's defiance laid the "ethical foundation" for India's freedom struggle, inspiring generations of women to lead with resolve and empathy.
The evening also featured remarkable cultural presentations that brought Karnataka's rich artistic traditions to life.
The programme began with the melodious rendition of the Nada Geete by the female artists of Delhi Karnataka Sangha, a soul-stirring homage to Karnataka’s spirit and heritage, the officials said.
A special exhibition narrated the inspiring life story of the queen, her courage, spirited leadership and heroic resistance of the British forces that brought about the victory at Kittur in 1824.
As a part of the year-long commemorations, the Ministry of Culture organised a wide range of activities -- exhibitions, seminars, essay contests, and thematic performances -- to mark 200 years of Rani Chennamma's resistance against the British rule.
The commemoration, which began in October 2024, celebrated Rani Chennamma's as one of India's earliest freedom fighters who fought valiantly against colonialism.
Also, in a post on X, Shekhawat said "over 15 crore archival pages have been digitised by the National Archives of India.
"Guided by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s vision of Digital India and Preserving our Civilisational Heritage, over 15 crore archival pages have been digitised on #AbhilekhPatal by @IN_Archives. Every page tells a story of freedom, governance, science, and culture , preserving the spirit of our nation for generations to come. From the Archives to your screen - India’s history is now just a click away!," he posted.
रानी चेनम्मा वो अमर नाम, जिन्होंने अपने राज्य की एक छोटी सेना लेकर ब्रिटिश सैनिकों को परास्त किया और किट्टूर जहाँ की वो रानी थीं, वहाँ साल 1824 की विजय भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के प्रारंभ हेतु एक प्रेरणा बन गई।
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) October 24, 2025
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
