Dharmasthala mass burial case: SIT uses JCB for excavation near Netravati Ghat
Belthangady: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mass burials case has begun excavation near the Netravati bathing ghat, a location identified by the complainant as a possible burial site for the victims’ bodies. The operation is being carried out using a JCB machine, according to official sources.
Heavy rainfall in the region is reportedly hampering the progress of the excavation. Authorities revealed that water is seeping into the site, creating difficulties and limiting the digging to just four feet so far.
Only one location is currently being excavated. Police sources have confirmed that further investigation at other spots will begin only after the operation at the present site is completed.
Due to the proximity to the river, the sand is slipping and water is coming in, so a JCB will be used to carry out the excavation process, said officials.
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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.
