Sealed Buckets, Forest Dig: SIT’s latest move in Dharmasthala case sparks curiosity
Belthangady: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday completed a search operation near the Netravati river bathing ghat in the presence of the key witness and complainant in the case. The team returned with sealed samples believed to be human remains.
According to sources, Monday’s operation was conducted deep inside a forested area, where decomposed body parts were reportedly found. The recovered remains have been sealed and taken for further forensic examination.
Three sealed buckets and another sealed long pack were transported from the spot. However, officials have not shared any detailed information regarding the nature or identity of the recovered remains so far.
The search was conducted in the area pointed out by the witness, which was the eleventh location identified during the investigation. Excavation work was carried out at the site he indicated.
No further information was shared or made public by official regarding the operation and findings of Monday.
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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.
