Operation Sindhu: 51 people from Alipur of Karnataka return home
Bengaluru, Jun 24 (PTI): Despite "complete and total ceasefire" being called for by US President Donald Trump, Iran-Israel conflict continues to create uncertainty for Indian nationals in the region, pushing the case for the continuation of Operation Sindhu.
A group of 51 people from Alipur village in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapura district returned home from Iran on Tuesday.
Of the 51 evacuees, the first group of 25 people have already arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
One such returnee, Mir Asif, a student of Islamic Studies, told PTI Videos: “It was scary, but we are happy now that we are back.”
Syed Mohammed Razi, another returning Islamic Studies student, who has been living in Iran for six years now, said, “Although there was a lot happening in Tehran, in our city it was normal.”
Both the students thanked the Indian Embassy and Karnataka government for making it possible for them to return home.
Yet another student of Islamic Studies, Syed Ashraf said he and four of his family members decided to leave even though the situation was fine where they were staying in Iran. “But in general, it was not so good. So, we are glad that the Indian government decided to evacuate all of us. Happy to be back,” added Ashraf.
Alipur is a Shia Muslim-dominated village known for its strong cultural and religious ties with Iran. Over 100 people from here had gone to Iran -- most of them were students, while some were visiting family members or were engaged in business.
Immediately after Israel bombed Iran, the family members of those stuck in Iran had told PTI that most residents from Alipur, who were in various Iranian cities, have been moved to safer areas.
More people from Alipur are expected to come back home in the coming days.
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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.
