KCC&I calls for Karnataka Bandh on June 22, against hike in power tariff in state
Bengaluru: The Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) has given a call for a one-day strike across the state on June 22, opposing the hike in electricity tariff in the state.
In an official letter addressed to all its members, associations and presidents, the KCC&I said on Saturday that it had been trying for more than a week to clarify the matter to the state government and convey the seriousness of the impact of a hike in power tariff, but neither the government nor the concerned officials had responded positively to the appeal of the Chamber.
ALSO READ: Pardon granted as accused turns approver while co-accused MLA cries foul; HC says it is permissible
The KCC&I said, “We request all the Trade and Industry to close their establishment on 22 June. This is in protest of abnormal price hike in the Electricity charges by ESCOM's.”
Referring to its call for a statewide strike, the Chamber said, “To draw the attention of the government, we are calling for this Bandh. We wish to find a solution and get reduction in the electricity charges.” It also expressed hope that the state government will respond to the request of the KCC&I.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
_vb_63.jpeg)
Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
