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Sector officer dies of cardiac arrest in Hubballi

Assistant Executive Engineer of HESCOM Krishnamurthy B.R. appointed as Sector Officer Hubballi Dharwad West constituency, died of cardiac arrest while on duty in Hubballi on Saturday.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

Decision taken to supply water through tankers as several Belagavi villages start facing water scarcity

Belagavi district faces severe water scarcity, prompting district administration to provide drinking water through tankers in affected villages.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Karnataka High Court castigates HESCOM for denying retirement benefits to former employee without holding inquiry on alleged loss of ₹86 lakh caused by him

The High Court of Karnataka has castigated Hubballi Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (HESCOM) for denying retirement benefits to a former employee from past 11 years in the guise of making recovery of loss of ₹86 lakh allegedly caused by him while in service, without holding any inquiry as mandated by…

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Farmers stage protest near Raibag against HESCOM

Belagavi farmers protested at HESCOM office in Yalaparatti village, demanding regular power supply for irrigation pumpsets. They complained of unscheduled power cuts and erratic shutdowns without warning. Police dispersed them after assuring their complaints would be addressed.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Upset farmers lay siege to HESCOM transmission station in Dharwad seeking regular power supply for their pumpsets

Farmers of Narendra village in Dharwad taluk, upset over irregular power supply for their irrigation pumpsets, laid siege to HESCOM power station. Despite complaints, no action taken. Earlier, 3-phase power supply for 7 hrs, now reduced to 3 hrs. Police made arrangements, vehicular movement affected. Farmers warned of longer siege…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Bank assistant manager, businessman convicted of cheating SBM of ₹2.70 crore

CBI court in Dharwad convicts bank assistant manager and businessman of cheating State Bank of Mysore of Rs 2.70 crore. Sentenced to one-year jail and fined Rs 1.20 lakh. Fraud committed by assistant manager to help borrowers. CBI argued case before Special Judge for CBI cases N. Subramanya.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Bescom, KREDL float tender for solarisation of agri feeders under PM Kusum Yojana

After not receiving any bids three times, the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL) and Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) have once again called a tender for the solarisation of agriculture feeders in the State to power irrigation pump (IP) sets.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Temporary HESCOM worker electrocuted

25yo temp worker of HESCOM electrocuted in Belagavi district while repairing power lines. Victim was on pole, while permanent staff were on ground. Body remained on wire for 30min. Family members demand compensation from HESCOM. Case registered.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Couple working in a farm electrocuted

Couple electrocuted in Belagavi district due to loose 11 kV electric cables. Nissar Ahmed and Lata, aged 32 and 26, died after suffering severe shock in farm. Village residents blame HESCOM officials for not heeding pleas for maintenance. Demand compensation for affected family and immediate repair of wires.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Gruha Jyothi registrations cross 1 crore in Karnataka

Gruha Jyothi is a scheme of the Congress government in which households in Karnataka can avail 200 units of free power. A total of 1,00,20,163 consumers had registered up to Thursday July 6 across Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023