Army soldier dies of suspected cardiac arrest along LoC in J-K's Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu (PTI): An Army soldier died of a suspected cardiac arrest while on duty on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Monday.
Naik Tilak Singh was posted in the forward Nangi Takri area of Krishna Ghati sector, the officials said.
Paying tributes to the soldier for his courage and commitment to duty, the Army White Knight Corps said in a post on X, “In solemn remembrance, White Knight Corps pays tribute to braveheart Naik Tilak Singh, who was found unconscious while performing duty on the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector on March 15. Despite immediate medical assistance, the brave soldier could not be revived and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
“His unwavering courage and commitment to duty exemplify the finest traditions of the Indian Army. His supreme sacrifice will continue to inspire generations.”
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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.
