Power Citizen Matters, Blogs

B.PAC makes data-loaded objections to BESCOM’s tariff hike proposal for FY-18

February 23, 2017 Sharath SR

B.PAC submitted its strong objections to BESCOM proposal for increase of electricity tariff for FY-18. T.V. Mohandas Pai, Vice President, B.PAC made the submissions before the commission today during the public hearing conducted by KERC.

Eco-friendly jugaad!

February 9, 2016 Deepa Mohan

All of us bemoan the fact that so many PET bottles get used and thrown into the landscape, where they will not bio-degrade. Well, I’ve been noticing that the Government (or, rather, the power companies)

“Load-shedding” and voltage variations by BESCOM prove a disaster for consumers

April 25, 2015 Deepa Mohan

Purnimaa Ranganath writes: “Thanks to BESCOM and its erratic power shut downs already this month my fridge’s compressor packed up and had to get it replaced ….and yesterday the power supply went on and off

Of illumination and safety

December 24, 2014 Deepa Mohan

I took this photo on the 23rd of December, 2014, at the Banashankari temple. With no safety gear, with no precautions, these two men are putting up lights that will illuminate the temple of

Another hazard to our urban wildlife: Bats and electrocution

December 10, 2013 Deepa Mohan

Anvitha S writes: The sightings of fruit eating bats hanging dead on power lines have become increasingly common nowadays. These bats are victims of the poor electric wiring system of our country. In most cases

Environment

Branched out

June 5, 2012 Pushpa Achanta

There was a shower That shook a treeA branch broke free And shut out the power Kids gathered noisilyAdults responded quickly The police arrivedThe loggers followedThey sawed the wood But left the leaves Tea was

Power shutdown on April 26th

April 20, 2012 News Desk

There will be no power supply from 11 am to 3 pm on April 26th, Thursday, in the following areas of NRS 66/11KV MUSS, 66/11KV A Station, 66/11KV Victoria Hospital MUSS, 66/11KV Chandra Layout MUSS,

Power shutdown on April 19th

April 18, 2012 News Desk

There will be no power supply from 10 am to 5 pm on April 19th, Thursday, in the following areas of 66/11KV Naganathapura MUSS. Affected areas are Bande Palya, Singasandra, GB Palya, Kudlu Gate, AECS

Power shutdown on April 20th and 21st

April 18, 2012 News Desk

1) There will be no power supply from 7 am to 9 pm on April 20th, Friday, and from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm on April 21st, Saturday, in the following areas of 66/11KV Austin

Power shutdown on March 31st

March 26, 2012 News Desk

There will be intermittent power supply (about 43%) from 10 am to 5 pm on March 31st, Saturday, in the following areas of 220/66/11KV Somanahalli MUSS, 220/66/11KV Subramanyapura MUSS, 220/66/11KV Naganathapura MUSS, 220/66/11KV Vrushabhavathi MUSS,

Power shutdown on March 24th

March 18, 2012 News Desk

1) There will be no power supply from 8 am to 5 pm on March 24th, Saturday, in areas under 66/11KV K&C Valley MUSS. Affected areas are: Nagasandra, Agaram Dairy, Challaghatta, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport,

Power shutdown on February 25th

February 20, 2012 News Desk

There will be no power supply from 10 am to 2 pm on February 25th, Saturday, in areas under 66/11KV Banashankari MUSS, 66/11KV Devarabisanahalli MUSS and 66/11KV Hoody MUSS because of quarterly maintenance and other works.

Power shutdown in South Bangalore

February 5, 2012 News Desk

There will be no power supply from 10 am to 2 pm on February 11th, Saturday, in areas under 66/11KV Jayadeva MUSS, as works have to be carried out. Affected areas are: BTM 1st and

Power shutdown in Byadarahalli

February 5, 2012 News Desk

There will be no power supply from 10 am to 5 pm on February 13th, Monday, in the areas under 66/11KV Byadarahalli MUSS, to carry out quarterly maintenance and other works. Affected areas are: Kempegowda

Power shutdown on February 4th

February 1, 2012 News Desk

1) There will be no power supply from 10 am to 2 pm on February 4th, Saturday, in areas under 66/11KV Hoody MUSS, as works of quartely maintenance, oil leakage fixing and commisioning of fire