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Gone in two days!
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Gone in two days!

April 21, 2026

Ex-Minister S.R. Mahesh says: CESC Officer ‘demoted’ and transferred 2 days after taking charge for refusing Dr. Yathindra’s request Mysore/Mysuru: State JD(S) Working President and former Minister S.R. Mahesh, has in a press release, alleged that MLC Dr. Yathindra, son of CM Siddaramaiah, was behind the demotion and transfer of an official attached to Chamundeshwari…

IAS Officer M.S. Archana takes charge as CESC MD
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IAS Officer M.S. Archana takes charge as CESC MD

April 1, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru:  IAS Officer M.S. Archana took charge as the new Managing Director (MD) of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited  at CESC headquarters in Vijayanagar Second Stage here on Tuesday evening, following the retirement of K.M. Munigopal Raju upon superannuation on Mar. 31 (see page-9). Archana previously served as the Special Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru…

CESC MD Munigopal Raju retires
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CESC MD Munigopal Raju retires

April 1, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: K.M. Munigopal Raju, Managing Director (MD) of the city headquartered Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited, who retired upon superannuation on Mar. 31, was given a warm farewell at a function organised at CESC Head Office in Vijayanagar Second Stage here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Srirangapatna MLA and CESC Chairman Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda said…

Unauthorised cables to be cut after Mar. 25 at Chamundipuram
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Unauthorised cables to be cut after Mar. 25 at Chamundipuram

March 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Cable operators in Chamundipuram Sub-Division of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) have been directed to submit details of cables drawn over electricity poles, along with payment receipts, by Mar. 25. According to the CESC Assistant Executive Engineer, operators must furnish the details at the Sub-Division office, failing which the cables will be removed without…

Lineman Diwas: CESC honours ground maintenance staff
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Lineman Diwas: CESC honours ground maintenance staff

March 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Probably a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) honoured its linemen as part of ‘Lineman Diwas’ that aimed to recognise the tireless efforts of linemen and ground maintenance staff, the most critical pillar of power distribution. CESC Chairman and MLA Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda inaugurated the ‘Lineman Diwas’ at the CESC Work and Maintenance Office…

CESC lineman dies of short circuit
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CESC lineman dies of short circuit

March 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A 37-year-old lineman of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), met his tragic end, when he allegedly suffered electric shock due to short circuit while repairing a transformer on Chikkanerale-Vaderahosahalli Road, Periyapatna taluk in the district this morning. The deceased has been identified as Bhagesh. The incident occurred at around 10 am. His body was…

No power supply in city on Feb. 11, 12
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No power supply in city on Feb. 11, 12

February 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has taken up quarterly maintenance works at Rajivnagar and Devanur Power Distribution Centres and works on converting single-phase towers to double-circuit (two-phase) towers and two-phase power lines at Hootagalli-Vajamangala-T.K. Halli, there will be disruption in power supply on Feb. 11 between 10 am and 5.30 pm in the…

EV charging stations: CESC ranks second in Karnataka
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EV charging stations: CESC ranks second in Karnataka

January 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), headquartered in Mysuru, has emerged as the second-largest provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Karnataka, according to official data. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) leads the state with 2,900 EV charging stations across its jurisdiction, which includes Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Kolar, Tumakuru, Chitradurga,…

‘Technical expertise is important in preventing power leakage’
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‘Technical expertise is important in preventing power leakage’

January 4, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Technical expertise is very important to prevent power leakage, opined Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Managing Director (MD) K.M. Munigopal Raju. He was speaking after inaugurating the one-day training on ‘Energy audit and loss reduction’ organised by Karnataka Electricity Board Engineers Association (KEBEA), Mysuru Divisional Centre, for CESC Officers at KEBEA auditorium in Kadakola…

Upgraded 30 kv EV fast-charging unit inaugurated at CESC
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Upgraded 30 kv EV fast-charging unit inaugurated at CESC

December 23, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The upgraded hi-tech 30 kv Electric Vehicles (EV) fast-charging facility was inaugurated at Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited office in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage here yesterday. The facility was inaugurated by CESC Chairman Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda and CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju. The facility was launched towards promoting renewable energy usage and developing an…

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