Three arrested in Bengaluru gelatin case
Bengaluru, Jul 29 (PTI): Three people have been arrested following the recovery of a bag containing gelatin sticks and detonators at Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand here, police said on Tuesday.
Those arrested hail from Kolar and were employed at a quarry, they said.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said a case was registered at Kalasipalya police station after six gelatin sticks and some live detonators were recovered from a bag outside the public toilet at the bus terminus on July 23.
A team of 60 staff was instrumental in solving the case and arresting the three accused, police said.
"We have recovered 22 gelatin sticks and 30 live detonators from the three accused who have been arrested till now. A few more arrests have to be made. They are from Kolar and we have traced the place from where it was taken, but who has given them and why and what terms it was given -- all these are being investigated," he told reporters here.
Citing preliminary investigation, the officer said the gelatin sticks and detonators were transported from the quarry where they were employed for minor borewell work. However, this has to be verified.
"But it seems to be correct because the type and amount (gelatin sticks and detonators) was very less. We have found out some details based on the bus movements. Investigation is underway," he added.
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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.
