Raichur: Differently-abled man attempts suicide over denial of government tricycle vehicle
Raichur: A differently-abled man from Devasugur village in Raichur taluk attempted suicide on Monday afternoon by climbing an overhead water tank, allegedly upset over being denied a government-provided tricycle vehicle and non-receipt of 11 months’ pension.
The individual has been identified as Shafi, also known as Munna, a resident of Labour Colony in Devasugur. Shafi, who previously worked at the canteen of the Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS), had been striving for over four to five years to secure a three-wheeler scooter under a government scheme for persons with disabilities.
Despite his continuous efforts, officials allegedly failed to respond to his requests.
Disheartened, he climbed the water tank in a desperate attempt to end his life. Upon receiving the information, local police and officials rushed to the spot and managed to persuade him to climb down after assuring him that efforts would be made to provide a four-wheeler vehicle instead.
The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Shaktinagar police station.
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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.
