FIR filed against BJP MLC Ravikumar for derogatory remarks against Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh
Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Secretary of the Karnataka Government, Shalini Rajneesh.
The case was filed based on a complaint by Nagaratna, president of the Nandadeepa Mahila Sangh.
According to the FIR, during a BJP protest held near the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises on July 1, Ravikumar allegedly used inappropriate and derogatory language while referring to Shalini Rajneesh. The remarks were said to have disrespected the office of the Chief Secretary, undermined Rajneesh’s personal dignity, and insulted the broader women’s community. The statement has also been described as sexually suggestive and damaging to her reputation.
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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.
