44 new electricity substations to come up in Mysuru; to solve erratic supply Mysuru: Energy Minister K.J. George has issued a stern warning to the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) staff, directing them to treat farmers and the public with respect and professionalism. “Any rude behaviour will result in disciplinary action,” he cautioned during a…
Mysuru: Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George has strongly refuted the BJP’s allegations of kickbacks in the State’s smart meter installation project, terming them “baseless and politically motivated.” Addressing reporters in Mysuru, George said, “The BJP has neither proof nor a valid basis for its claims. If they have evidence, let them present it in Court….
Bengaluru: Allaying fears over load shedding in summer, Energy Minister K.J. George has clarified that, there won’t be load shedding on any occasion, as the Energy Department is well prepared to meet the demand for the supply of 19,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in summer. Minister George was speaking to media persons after chairing a…
Nelamangala: Energy Minister K.J. George has said, measures have been taken to supply 19,500 megawatt power or more in the State in the forthcoming summer, with no possibilities of load shedding. He was addressing the gathering after laying foundation stone for the construction of 220 kv power sub-station at Basavanahalli, here on Wednesday. The electric…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court’s decision to quash criminal proceedings against Congress leader and Minister K.J. George and two retired IPS officers. The case involved allegations of abetment to suicide by Deputy Superintendent of Police M.K. Ganapathy. With this George has emerged victorious…
Mysore/Mysuru: A vast area covering 130-km will sparkle with colourful lights during Dasara illumination this year, with the authorities planning to decorate 84 circles, 64 prominent places and also parks in the city. This follows a decision taken at the meeting chaired by Energy Minister K.J. George at Belaku Bhavan in Bengaluru yesterday. The illumination…
Bengaluru: Despite the increasing demand for uninterrupted power supply, the Karnataka Government has taken proactive measures to ensure there are no power outages in the State, said Energy Minister K.J. George. In a recent statement, the Minister highlighted that Karnataka recorded its highest power demand of Rs. 17,200 MW on Mar. 12, with 8,232 MW…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George has cleared the air amid electricity outages in the State. He has stated that there will be no power outages till January 2024 but may face issues after January. Reeling with a shortfall of 3,000 to 3,500 MW on a daily basis due to weak monsoon, Karnataka has made…
Bengaluru: With the failure of monsoon in Karnataka, Power Minister K.J. George has hinted at power crisis in the State. Speaking to presspersons after meeting the Union Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh in New Delhi yesterday, George said that the Centre has agreed to provide 2 lakh tons of additional coal per month to Karnataka…
Bengaluru: In a big relief to MLA and former Minister K.J. George and two senior IPS officers — A.M. Prasad and Pranab Mohanty — the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed the proceedings initiated by the Special Court, set up for cases against people representatives, in the case pertaining to the suicidal death of Dy.SP…
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