Everyone is facing power cut shock, says Yediyurappa as he highlights farmers' plight
1 year, 2 months ago

Everyone is facing power cut shock, says Yediyurappa as he highlights farmers' plight

Hindustan Times  

Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Thursday said farmers were facing difficulties due to load shedding in different parts of the state amid drought and urged Karnataka government to take immediate steps to address it. The former Chief Minister said he along with other state BJP leaders will soon begin their state-wide tour aimed at highlighting "failures" of the Congress government, and to strengthen his party ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. "It has already begun, everyone is facing the power cut shock, farmers' are not even getting 3-4 hours of electric supply to operate their pump sets. The matter of release of water is expected to soon come up before the Cauvery Water Management Authority, which will issue an order based on the recommendation of the CWRC, its assisting body Asked about his statewide tour along with other senior BJP leaders that was announced, Yediyurappa, who is also a member of the party's all important Parliamentary Board, said, "It should have started by now, but as I was told to wait due to festivals and other reasons, we waited.

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Karnataka is not facing any power cuts, says minister KJ George
3 months ago

Karnataka is not facing any power cuts, says minister KJ George

New Indian Express  

Power is being generated on a pilot basis at the Yelahanka combined gas power plant and from Bidadi’s waste-to-energy power plant of 370MW and 11.5MW, respectively. He announced the inauguration of the Yelahanka Combined Gas Power Plant by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on September 24. Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta said that more such waste-to-energy and combined energy power plants can …

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is expected to experience scheduled power cuts on Tuesday, June 25, owing to various pending projects, including routine maintenance tasks undertaken by both the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, as reported by The New Indian Express. The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often. The power supply agencies are known to take on projects …

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is likely to face scheduled power cuts till Wednesday, i.e., June 12 - as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited are in the midst of finishing several impending projects, a report said. Here is a day-by-day list of areas that could be affected by power cuts: June 8 : Queens Road, Thimmaiah Road, …

Power shortage in Karnataka is a legacy of BJP, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

Power shortage in Karnataka is a legacy of BJP, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

The power crisis gripping Karnataka is a legacy of BJP’s alleged misrule in the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday. Fielding reporters’ queries outside his residence, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the BJP government failed to add even a single MW of power to the existing capacity in the State during its tenure. Mr. Siddaramaiah said he will table a White …

Power cuts in Cong-ruled Karnataka are an eye opener: Jagadish Reddy
1 year, 2 months ago

Power cuts in Cong-ruled Karnataka are an eye opener: Jagadish Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The severe power shortage and frequent power cuts being witnessed in Karnataka for the past few days should be an eye-opener for the people of Telangana, especially farmers, said energy minister G. Jagadish Reddy. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Reddy said, "Congress came to power in Karnataka by giving five guarantees to the people. "But Karnataka's peak …

‘No need to panic’: Bengaluru's BESCOM assures industries amid electricity shortage
1 year, 2 months ago

‘No need to panic’: Bengaluru's BESCOM assures industries amid electricity shortage

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru power supply company, BESCOM, on Tuesday asked industry representatives not to panic amid an ongoing electricity shortage in the state and assured uninterrupted power to them after they raised concerns that industrial activities will be affected. Gaurav Gupta, the Additional Chief Secretary of Energy Department, issued a statement that he held a virtual conference with industry representatives and …

Govt committed to provide 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers: Karnataka Energy Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt committed to provide 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers: Karnataka Energy Minister

Hindustan Times  

Recognizing the crucial role of electricity in agriculture, Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George affirmed that the government is committed to providing 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers. Minister KJ George after meeting with Department officials held a press conference today at Belaku Bhavana to detail the government's efforts to ensure a minimum of 5 hours of uninterrupted power …

Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms
1 year, 2 months ago

Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms

The Hindu  

Amid protests by farmers over inadequate supply of power and attack by the Opposition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday held a review of the Energy Department and gave instructions to the MDs of electricity supply companies that electricity should be supplied to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day and precautions should be taken to avoid load …

Bengaluru: Power disruptions in store for this weekend amid decline in production; Check areas, timings, details
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru: Power disruptions in store for this weekend amid decline in production; Check areas, timings, details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city is likely to witness scheduled power disruptions this weekend amid a severe water shortage as the state experiences a decline in electricity production. Power supply companies including the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company's and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited have undertaken several maintenance projects as well, owing to outages in some areas. These works consist of DTC structure …

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt
1 year, 2 months ago

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday warned the state government that the Bhartiya Janta Party will lock the offices of the Electricity Supply Companies across the state if farmers are not provided continuous power supply for seven hours in three phases. Bommai attacked the state government and said that the duty of the government was to ensure the …

Declare Karnataka Drought-hit, Demands BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Declare Karnataka Drought-hit, Demands BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The prevailing drought condition in various parts of the state has become a topic of political contention, with the Karnataka BJP using it as ammunition against the Congress party. BJP leaders have not only begun voicing their concerns on the drought condition across the state but have also taken to social media to amplify their message. Despite this, the …

Coal crisis in Punjab: Power cuts imposed across state; Channi asks Centre to enhance supply
3 years, 2 months ago

Coal crisis in Punjab: Power cuts imposed across state; Channi asks Centre to enhance supply

India TV News  

Punjab is once again heading towards major power outage with its thermal plants heading to deficiency of coal in wake of its inadequate supply against the agreements with various subsidiaries of the Coal India Ltd, state officials said on Sunday. Chief Minister Charanjit Channi has asked the Central government to immediately enhance the state's coal supply as per quota to …

Bail out State from power crisis, Jagan writes to PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Bail out State from power crisis, Jagan writes to PM

The Hindu  

Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allot 20 coal rakes to Andhra Pradesh in view of the alarming power situation in the State triggered by an unfolding international energy crisis. The coal shortage is also pushing the country’s energy sector into turmoil,” Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said in his letter to the Prime Minister. In a …

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