Will govt reduce increased power tariff in Karnataka? Here's what CM Siddaramaiah has to say
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed concerns over the recent power tariff hike, assuring industries and commercial consumers that the impact on them would be minimal. He stated that while the government understands their issues and concerns, but there will be no immediate reduction in the power tariff.
The Chief Minister acknowledged that consumers have been facing difficulties due to the inclusion of arrears from the past two months in their current power bills. He emphasized that the actual tariff hike will be reflected in the next month's bill, which will be calculated based on monthly consumption.
Siddaramaiah expressed his intention to hold further discussions with BESCOM officials to address the concerns raised by industries and trade groups regarding the electricity tariff increase.
In response to the power tariff hike, the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) has announced a statewide bandh on June 22. The protest aims to express opposition to the increase in electricity prices and highlight the concerns of businesses across the state.
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13 lakh litres of 'Rail Neer' supplied to train passengers daily: Government
New Delhi (PTI): Approximately 13 lakh litres of packaged drinking water -- 'Rail Neer' -- are being supplied to train passengers across the railway network daily, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
Apprising the Lower House about the Indian Railways' endeavour to provide safe and potable drinking water facilities at all stations, the government also provided zone-wise details of the water vending machines (WVMs) installed there.
"To ensure the quality of drinking water being made available at the railway stations, instructions exist for periodical checking and required corrective action to be taken.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of drinking water facilities is carried out and complaints are attended to promptly," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while responding to a question raised by BJP MP Anup Sanjay Dhotre seeking to know the supply of drinking water at railway stations across the country
"Complaints regarding deficiency in services, including water supply, are received through various channels such as public complaints, web portals, social media, etc. These complaints are received at various levels, including the Railway Board, zonal railways, division office, etc.," Vaishnaw said.
"The complaints so received are forwarded to the concerned wings of Railways and necessary action is taken to check and address them. As receipt of such complaints and action taken thereon is a continuous and dynamic process, a centralised compendium of these is not maintained," he added.
Providing zone-wise details of water vending machines, the minister said 954 such machines have been installed across railway stations.
"The Indian Railways also provides safe and affordable packaged drinking water bottles -- Rail Neer -- approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in trains and at stations," Vaishnaw said.
"Approximately, 13 lakh litres of Rail Neer are being supplied per day to the travelling passengers in trains and at stations across the Indian Railways network," he added.
