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With low awareness on EVs, charging stations are few outside Bengaluru

Officials from Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), which is the nodal agency for EV adaptation in Karnataka, attributed the low numbers in the districts to the lack of penetration of EVs in rural areas. 

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Power consumers urge KERC not to allow GESCOM to hike tariff

Power consumers in Kalaburagi oppose GESCOM's tariff hike petition, urging KERC to protect them from financial burden transfer.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

GESCOM warns of power being cut to Kannada University, Hampi

Even as the Congress government has been giving free power to lakhs families under the “Gruha Jyoti” scheme, the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) has issued a notice to Kannada University, Hampi, that it would stop power supply for not paying pending dues of ₹1.05 crore, in the middle of the academic year.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

Farmers stage protest in Yadgir seeking seven hours uninterrupted power supply for farm pumpsets

Yadgir farmers demand 7hrs uninterrupted power supply for farm pumpsets. Protest held outside GESCOM office. Farmers fear crop damage due to reduced power supply. Memorandum submitted to officers.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

21,791 cases disposed of at Lok Adalat in Bidar

Lok Adalat in Bidar district disposed of 21,791 cases, awarding ₹23.18 crore in compensation. 12,356 pending cases and 9,435 pre-litigation cases were settled, with 1,557 bank loan recovery cases achieving ₹1.92 crore. 7,878 cases involving non-payment of taxes, BSNL bills, GESCOM bills and traffic violation penalties were also settled.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Basavaraj Rayaraddi writes to CM asking him to hold meeting with GESCOM to solve electricity problem

As farmers of the Kalyana Karnataka region have been facing a severe electricity crisis, senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayaraddi has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting him to convene an emergency meeting in Kalaburagi to ensure regular power supply to IP sets of farmers.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

23,244 consumers benefit from Gruha Jyothi in Yadgir in July

As many as 23,244 consumers received benefits under Gruha Jyothi scheme in July in Yadgir district as they received zero-value electricity bills for the month.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Contractors association holds GESCOM responsible for the shortage of electricity meters

KSLECA district president Malipatil says GESCOM inordinately delaying calling for tenders for electricity meters. Thousands of applications pending; unable to supply meters for 8 months. Association to stage demonstrations on Aug 5 & meet Minister Kharge to submit memorandum.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Farmer, his bullock electrocuted

Kalaburagi farmer, Basavaraj Hajisab Hegaleri, electrocuted along with his bullock while returning home in a bullock cart. Villagers report live electricity wire hanging dangerously from two poles. Farmer and bullock died on spot. Police Sub-Inspector Chetan shifted body to hospital. Farmers blame GESCOM for tragedy, citing repeated requests to tighten…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Six districts in Kalyana Karnataka region facing shortage in supply of electricity meters

GESCOM faces shortage of electricity meters in six districts, causing disruption to industrial units & residential consumers. L&T outlets have been closed, halting construction projects. GESCOM has floated a new tender to end the shortage soon.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023