No information about Cabinet reshuffle, decision rests with CM, party: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he had no information regarding any proposed Cabinet reshuffle, adding that the decision, if taken, would be made entirely by the Chief Minister and the party leadership.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashiv Nagar, Shivakumar declined to comment on ongoing speculation about a possible reshuffle in the state cabinet. “I would ask anyone who tries to make me comment or draw me into a debate on the issue not to create confusion by having unnecessary conversation,” he said.
When asked about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plan to host a lunch for ministers soon, the Deputy CM supported the move, calling it an opportunity for Cabinet members to interact informally and discuss government matters in a relaxed setting. “It is a good practice that allows everyone to spend time together and talk over issues,” he said.
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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.
