Moodabidri: Clash between two friends ended up in killing another; Accused held
Moodabidri, October 03: A clash erupted for a petty issue between two friends ended up with the killing of another at Shirthady near here on Tuesday night and the incident came to light on Wednesday.
The victim is identified as Shekar Poojary (52) of Shirthady. Basically, he was from Kerala. But after his marriage, he settled in Shirthady. The accused Jaya Madiwala (42) was arrested by the police. Both of them were good friends. On Monday night, Shekar Poojary had come to his friend Jaya Madiwala’s house on Monday night. They consumed alcohol and were ready for dinner. At this time, an argument developed between them for an old issue which turned into a clash.
In a fist of anger, Jaya Madiwala attacked Shekar Poojary with a sickle on his neck and head. Seriously injured Shekar Poojary died on the spot, police said.
When the Moodabidri police visited the spot, Jaya Madiwala was sleeping on the spot. Later, the police arrested Jaya Madiwala and registered a case.
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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.
