Mangaluru : ‘GREEN WALKATHON 2018’ on September 30 in city by BIT & BEADS
Mangaluru, Sept 26: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS) has organized “GREEN WALKATHON 2018” on 30th September 2018 from Mangala Stadium to Town Hall, Mangaluru. The Walkathon is part of its ninth year celebration of World Green Building Week.
According to a release, the main objectives of this event are to bring awareness on sustainable development, energy saving, reuse, recycle, Minimize Impact on Environment, Enhanced Health and Productivity of Building occupants among Mangaloreans.
Shree Swami Ekhagamyanandji of Ramakrishna mission, Mangaladevi would flag off the event at 7:30 AM at Mangala Stadium, near Lady Hill. The program will be followed by felicitation to the unsung heroes in the various fields at Town Hall, Mangaluru.
The Walkathon would pass through Lalbagh, PVS, Navabharath Circle, City Centre, Hampankatta, and others. BIT & BEADS have invited students, faculties, and people from all spheres to participate in this event.
For registration and to book free T-shirts, register on their website www.bit.ly/greenwalkathon.
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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.
