Shivamogga: ASI Injured after being assaulted by youngsters during Ganesh idol immersion
Shivamogga: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) sustained head injuries after being attacked by a group of youngsters while attempting to stop a fight during the immersion of a Lord Ganesha idol in Bhadravathi on Sunday night.
The incident occurred when ASI Yallappa, attached to the Paper Town Police Station, tried to intervene in a quarrel that had broken out among nearly ten youngsters during the immersion procession. The situation reportedly escalated when the officer stepped in to calm the group, prompting the youngsters to turn aggressive.
According to eyewitness accounts, Yallappa was struck on the back of his head with a wooden beam by one of the youths. The officer was also allegedly attacked when he tried to prevent the group from assaulting former Gram Panchayat president Krishnegowda and his wife, who were present at the spot.
The injured ASI was first taken to Bhadravathi Government Hospital for initial treatment and was later shifted to a private hospital in Shivamogga for further care.
Police have registered a case at the Paper Town Police Station, and an investigation is underway to identify and arrest those involved in the assault.
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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.
