KRS dam's foundation was first laid by Tipu Sultan, but no one dares to say it now: H.C. Mahadevappa
Mandya: Social Welfare Minister and Mysuru District In-Charge Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has claimed that the foundation stone for the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagar) Dam was first laid by Tipu Sultan, though no one dares to speak about it openly today.
Speaking at a public event after laying the foundation stone for a new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan within the existing Ambedkar Bhavan premises in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, on Sunday, Mahadevappa asserted that it was Tipu Sultan who initially planned and laid the foundation for the reservoir . “Even today, this is inscribed at the main gate of the KRS dam. But unfortunately, people either don’t know the history or lack the courage to speak about it,” he said.
Highlighting Tipu Sultan’s progressive stance, Mahadevappa pointed out that during Tipu’s era, the devadasi system, where economically and socially oppressed women were forced into temple service, was abolished. “Tipu realized the injustice in the system and acted against it even during those times,” he noted.
He further stated that Tipu Sultan never gifted a single inch of land to the privileged, introduced silk to India, and was one of the greatest freedom fighters who resisted British colonial rule on the battlefield.
The event was also attended by Sri Urilinga Peddi Mutt Seer Sri Jnanaprakash Swamiji of Mysuru, and several other dignitaries.
ಇಂದು ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕು ಆಡಳಿತ, ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕು ಪಂಚಾಯಿತಿ ಪುರಸಭೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ,ಇವರ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತಾಶ್ರಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಜರುಗಿದ ಡಾ.ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಭವನ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಶಂಕುಸ್ಥಾಪನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದೆನು.
— Dr H C Mahadevappa(Buddha Basava Ambedkar Parivar) (@CMahadevappa) August 3, 2025
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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.
