Team Mangalore to take part in international kite festival in France from September 13
Mangaluru: Team Mangalore, the city’s renowned kite-flying group, is set to participate in the prestigious international kite festival in France beginning September 13. The team, led by Sarvesh Rao, will showcase two uniquely designed kites—both carrying strong cultural and environmental messages.
The team has designed a kite of chariot. The design of the 18 feet height and 10 feet width kite is prepared by artist Dinesh Holla with support from Pranesh Kudroli, Sathish Rao, and Arun. The stitching of the kite was carried out by Sarvesh Rao himself, Deccan Herald reported on Tuesday.
In line with growing global awareness about water conservation, the team has also created a new kite themed around this critical issue. The design features a symbolic water pot placed on a palanquin, accompanied by the powerful message: “Water is the visible god on this earth.” The artwork portrays the sky above, hills below, and a water pot nestled between them, surrounded by greenery and trees, emphasising the importance of protecting natural resources.
Both kites are being made in an applique style using ripstop nylon fabric, known for its resistance to tearing. Kite-making preparations are currently underway at Sarvesh Rao’s residence in Ashoknagara.
Team Mangalore has previously represented India at kite festivals in 12 countries, including France, England, Italy, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Qatar, the UAE, and Sri Lanka.
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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.
