Unidentified senior citizen killed in hit and run case in Bantwal's BC Road
Bantwal: In an incident that occurred on Saturday, an elderly pedestrian died after an unknown vehicle crashed into him and fled the scene at B. C. Road Talapady.
The elderly man who was found bleeding and injured by the Talapady road was reportedly taken to the Bantwal government hospital by the locals. However, due to the severity of his injuries, the elderly man passed away at the hospital after the treatment proved to be ineffective, it is learned.
It is being speculated that the elderly man, approximately in his 60s may have been injured in a hit and run accident, that caused him severe injuries to the head.
Since the identity and information about the deceased haven’t yet been ascertained, the body of the unidentified elderly person has been kept in the Bantwal government hospital’s mortuary. Efforts are being made to locate the person’s relatives and his identity, it is learned.
The Traffic S.I. Rajesh K. V has informed that if anybody knows the deceased’s identity or is related to the victim, they can contact the Melkar Traffic Police station or visit the Bantwal government hospital, he said.
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No unannounced load shedding in Kerala, outages due to overload, says Minister
Palakkad (PTI): Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday said there was no unannounced load shedding in the state, attributing recent power interruptions to temporary overload caused by high consumption.
Clarifying concerns raised from various parts of the state, the minister said the disruptions are not deliberate but occur when demand peaks, particularly between 10 pm and 11 pm.
"It is not being done intentionally. Power consumption has risen sharply, and when there is excessive and indiscriminate usage, the system experiences overload, leading to natural supply interruptions," he told reporters here.
His remarks come amid complaints that several areas have been witnessing frequent power cuts, often lasting around 15 minutes and occurring multiple times during the night.
Krishnankutty said the state's power demand has crossed 6,195 MW, putting pressure on the supply system. He added that around 70 per cent of Kerala's electricity is procured from outside, and existing power banking arrangements have been exhausted.
"We have approached the Regulatory Commission seeking permission to purchase more power. However, this will come at a higher cost," he said.
The minister said the government is trying to avoid increasing electricity tariffs and urged consumers to exercise restraint in usage to help manage the situation.
Responding to opposition criticism over the ruling LDF's earlier claims of a decade without power cuts, he said the current situation is not unique to Kerala.
A power crisis is emerging across the country, he said, and sarcastically asked the Opposition to take note of the role of natural factors in this.
Krishnankutty expressed confidence that the situation would improve within two days, while cautioning that long-term energy security would depend on enhancing in-state power generation.
He also warned that future generations could face serious challenges if adequate electricity production capacity is not developed within Kerala.
