MESCOM reports loss worth Rs. 9 crore in 15 days due to rain and floods
Mangaluru: Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (Mescom) has reported a loss of Rs. 9 crores in the first 15 days of August due to heavy rains and floods in several Taluks that comes under its jurisdiction. The company also is struggling to restore power in several places across Districts as the water is yet to recede after floods.
Managing Director of Mescom R Snehal, while accounting the loss incurred by the company due to rains and floods added that the company incurred loss in District like Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Shivmoga.
According to the details, in the four Districts 487 transformers, 7,226 electric poles and around 250 km of electrical lines have been damaged in 15 days.
“The damage caused is to such an extent that electrical lines to some villages have been completely washed away in floods. Our officials are trying their best to restore power in those villages at the earliest” Snehal said.
Of 1,340 villages in four Districts where power supply was affected, power has been restored in 1,113 villages while the restoration work in other 227 villages is underway, Snehal informed.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
