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Karnataka Today newsletter: Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru in February, and more

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Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru in February 2024 as heat drives up consumption

Sweltering heat in Bengaluru drives up electricity bills, impacting Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries and consumption patterns.

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Industries welcome downward revision in electricity tariff

KERC lowers electricity charges in Karnataka, benefiting consumers and industries, historic decision welcomed by stakeholders.

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Gruha Jyothi scheme: More than a crore zero bills issued this year in Karnataka

Bengaluru's power sector saw tariff hikes, Gruha Jyothi scheme, power shortage & electrocution incidents in 2017.

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Siddaramaiah invites KCR to Karnataka to see welfare than making wild allegations

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah invites K. Chandrashekhar Rao to see implementation of promises made to people. Rejects BRS claims of Congress failing to deliver. Highlights Shakthi Yojana, Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi & Yuva Nidhi schemes, costing ₹36-38K crs, benefiting 37L+ people.

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Siddaramaiah completes six months in office, showcases milestones

CM Siddaramaiah marks 6 months of Congress govt in Karnataka, highlights decisive steps taken to reduce corruption & initiatives to empower people. Gruha Jyothi, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi & Yuva Nidhi schemes have lightened financial burden & ensured basic needs are a right. CM thanks people for faith & promises…

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Mandya celebrates Rajyotsava, 50th anniversary of renaming the State

Karnataka's rich history, culture, and heritage of thousands of years recalled at Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Mandya. Minister Cheluvarayaswamy highlighted State govt's welfare schemes, recalled contributions of many poets, litterateurs, and dynasties. Govt to mark golden jubilee of renaming of State and launch ratha at Hampi. Welfare schemes empower socially…

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CESC asks Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to clear dues by Sept. 30

The executive engineer of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) N.R. Mohalla division in Mysuru has set September 30 as the deadline for Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries to clear their outstanding dues to continue availing the benefits of the scheme.

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‘Eligible consumers can still apply for Gruha Jyothi’

The Karnataka government has not given a cut-off date for applying for the Congress’s flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme and eligible consumers can still apply for it, said Minister for Energy K.J. George on Monday.

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Bescom bills to be dearer by ₹1.15 per unit in September

Bescom consumers to pay ₹1.15/unit more in Sep bills due to FPPCA revision. Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries exempt. KERC allowed Bescom to recover FPPCA of 51 paise/unit in Jul-Sep & 50 paise/unit in Oct-Dec. Variations in fuel/power purchase costs led to 115 paise/unit hike in Aug bills. Oct bills to have…

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Gruha Lakshmi is a boon against skyrocketing prices, says Minister

BJP held responsible for impoverishment of majority of people in India; Congress govt. in Karnataka launches Gruha Lakshmi scheme to provide ₹2,000/month to every woman head of family; Praja Dhwani Yatra to understand people's concerns; Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi schemes also launched to help people hit by rising prices.

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1.33 crore women enrolled, Gruha Lakshmi is one of India’s biggest schemes, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Around one lakh persons are expected to attend the launch the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, by Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge, in Mysuru on August 30.

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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.

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77th Independence Day: Mahadevappa highlights Karnataka govt.’s programmes for Mysuru

On India's 77th Independence Day, Minister H.C. Mahadevappa paid tribute to freedom fighters and highlighted Karnataka govt's programmes for Mysuru district. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Gokhale, Tilak, Bose, Azad and Ambedkar's role in the struggle, and the contribution of freedom fighters from Karnataka. Govt schemes like Shakti, Gruha…

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Gruha Jyothi launched in Kodagu; all guarantees to be implemented by December

Gruha Jyothi scheme, one of the guarantees of the Congress govt, was launched in Kodagu. 1.30 lakh people have enrolled, availing benefits of ₹2.90 crore. Govt to spend ₹60,000 crore on guarantees, to be implemented by Dec. Shakti scheme has strengthened transport corporations. Anna Bhagya scheme to pay money equivalent…

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Madhu Bangarappa hoists national flag, addresses gathering in Shivamogga

State govt. to resolve land issue of Sharavathi project & bagair-hukum cultivators in Shivamogga. CM & Dy CM show special interest. Govt. to upgrade rural libraries to advanced e-libraries. Govt. has set records & implemented 5 guarantees. Over 1.45 crore families registered for Gruha Jyothi scheme. 1.28 crore women to…

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Shakti scheme: No smart cards, Karnataka RTCs to opt for passes

Shakti scheme, launched in June, has seen 36.14 crore women passengers travel for free in State-run buses. CeG declined proposal for smart cards, so RTCs to issue Shakti passes resembling regular bus passes. Passes to be distributed at bus stands/depots with valid ID card. Registration for Shakti passes delayed due…

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State govt. committed to implementing five guarantees, says Minister

State govt committed to 5 guarantees promised in Assembly elections; ₹53,000 cr needed. 50 lakh women use govt buses free under Shakti scheme. 1.42 cr families enrolled for free electricity under Gruha Jyothi. BPL families get 5 kg rice & ₹170/month under Anna Bhagya. Plans to strengthen 4 transport corps,…

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Article 371(J) is Kharge’s gift to Kalyana Karnataka, says Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Praising All-India Congress Committee president M. Mallikarjun Kharge for his persistent efforts to get special status to Kalyana Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said: “Mr. Kharge gifted the special provision under Article 371(J) to the Kalyana Karnataka region 10 years ago”.

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Gruha Jyothi: 4.79 lakh consumers yet to register in CESC limits

In five districts, 20 lakh+ consumers have enrolled for 200 units of free power under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. In Mysuru district, 7.8 lakh out of 9.7 lakh eligible consumers have registered till July 27. CESC is hoping for 100% registration by Aug 15, with the benefit reflected in the…

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Power boost in Mandya as it gets 400 kV station

Mandya district to get power supply infrastructure boost with 400 kV station sanctioned at Hampapura village at a cost of ₹600 crore. Two 12 kV stations to be established at Baby and Hulivahana villages at ₹30 crore. Govt. releases ₹25 crore and ₹50 crore for Mandya city and MySugar factory…

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At Gruha Jyothi launch, Karnataka Chief Minister asserts implementation of guarantees will not impact development projects

Throughout his address, Siddaramaiah attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged him to implement the five guarantees in the entire country. He declared that the Congress would not follow the so-called Gujarat model, but ‘pursue its own model of harmony and progress advocated by Buddha, Basavanna and Ambedkar’.

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CM Siddaramaiah to formally launch ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Kalaburagi today

The Congress government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme is all set to be launched formally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi on Saturday.

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Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi

Priyank Kharge holds Congress meeting in Kalaburagi ahead of Gruha Jyothi Scheme launch. AICC president, CM, Dy CM, Energy Minister to attend. Kharge urges Congress activists to ensure people benefit from welfare schemes, highlights BJP's attempts to disrupt Anna Bhagya.

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Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to get refund on July payment

Karnataka working on new electricity policy with focus on non-conventional energy to reduce cost of procurement

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