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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Finish Yelahanka flyover work by December-end': BBMP Chief
BENGALURU: BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed officials to complete the flyover work on Doddaballapur Main Road in Yelahanka by December. Speaking during inspection near Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Main Road in the Yelahanka zone, he said that the 2-km flyover work is 60 per cent complete and officials have been told to complete the remaining work by December-end. Rao also inspected footpath of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Main Road and noticed that the footpath had collapsed in some places. He instructed the officials to immediately carry out repairs including installing kerb stones. Iron rods installed by BESCOM to the transformer on the footpath are too low, which will cause difficulty for the public to walk on the footpath, he said, instructing BESCOM officials concerned to immediately fix it. On the 16th B-Cross Road in Yelahanka's surroundings, he noticed that some shop owners had thrown waste on the footpath and told the marshals to fine the shop owners. He also instructed them to instruct them not to throw waste on the roadside or in empty spaces. He directed officials to immediately install slabs, which were not installed for the 15-metre footpath at Chikkabommasandra Cross. Noticing a building being constructed on the 1st Main Road in A-Sector of Yelahanka in violation of the plan, Rao instructed the officials to immediately issue a notice under the Municipal Corporation Act 2020 and remove parts of the building constructed in violation of the plan. He also instructed the officials to take action against the buildings constructed in violation of the plan within the Yelahanka zone. It is essential to carry out annual maintenance of the newly constructed watch tower, cycle track, car tower, Kannada Akshara Mala and other decorative lights in Yelahanka, he said and instructed the officials to submit a proposal for the grant required for their annual maintenance.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
These areas in Bengaluru in for possible 7-hour power outage today. Check full list: Report
Residents across various parts of Bengaluru may encounter outages in electricity today, Friday, June 20, as scheduled maintenance work is underway by the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), according to a report. READ | Panchkula: Erratic power supply amid blistering heat adds to residents woes These power disruptions stem from routine upkeep operations, primarily taking place between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, potentially leading to outages lasting up to seven hours in some areas. In an official update, the BESCOM said emergency maintenance at the Mahalaxmi Layout Substation by KPTCL will necessitate a power shutdown in numerous localities under the N-7 subdivision of the Peenya division during the day, as per the report. READ | Power cuts in posh Gurgaon societies leave residents fuming after night of heavy rainfall Manjunath Nagar, Thimmaiah Road, Bhovi Colony, Mahaganapati Nagar, Pushpanjali Apartment, Shivanahalli Park, Adarsh Nagar, Adarsh Layout, Unix Colony, Indira Nagar, and Manjunath Nagar 3rd Phase, 1st Block B-Nagar Lakshmi Nagar, H.V.K. Layout, Karnataka Layout, Kamala Nagar, V.J.S.S. Layout Areas, and regions near the local Ward Office. Additional impacted areas: Rajajinagar 2nd Stage, Nagapura, Mahalakshmi Puram, Modi Hospital Road, Punjab National Bank vicinity, Hamsalekha Home surroundings, Shankaramatha Pipeline Road, J. C. Nagar, Kurabarahalli, Rajajinagar 2nd Block, ESI Hospital Area, Kamala Nagar Main Road, Grihalakshmi Layout 2nd Phase, Bovi Palya, Gelayara Balaga, MICO Layout, G. D. Naidu Hall, West of Chord Road, neighbourhoods near Mahalakshmi Layout, ISKCON, E.P.S.I.T. Road, BNES and BELS Colleges, Bell Soap One Apartment, Yeshwanth Apartment, Indal Area, Toyota Showroom, Esteem Classic Apartment, and Lumos Apartment. In addition to the Bengaluru outages, BESCOM has planned electricity shutdowns in parts of Hoskote to facilitate underground cabling and transformer improvements, the report added. The interruption is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Affected areas in Hoskote include:
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bengaluru: BESCOM Clarifies Smart Meter Rule After PIL Alleges Forced Installations
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM) has informed the Karnataka High Court that smart electricity meters are only being installed in new households, and it is not mandated for existing consumers. The clarification came during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Karnataka Vidyuth Sene and others, who allege that BESCOM is putting pressure on consumers to replace functioning static meters with smart ones. Petitioners raised concerns that smart meters are being made as compulsory, despite KERC guidelines making them optional. They further stated that the procurement process lacks transparency, with meters reportedly priced higher than in other states (where they are distributed at Rs 900/unit). Consumers are allegedly being forced to bear replacement costs, even when current meters work fine. Legal Update A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi has issued notices to: The Karnataka Government, BESCOM, and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) The court has adjourned the matter for further hearing. What Petitioners Want Quashing of circulars enforcing smart meter rollout. Clear adherence to KERC regulations. Transparency in meter procurement. Protection for consumers with working static meters. As of now, existing BESCOM customers in Bengaluru are not required to switch to smart meters.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru civic body to replace sodium lamps with smart LEDs
BENGALURU : By replacing traditional sodium street lights with energy-efficient LED lights, BBMP is set to save hundreds of crores in annual electricity costs, reducing power consumption by over 85% and significantly cutting its Rs 380 crore yearly electricity bill. Bengaluru is set to phase out traditional sodium street lights and replace them with LED lights, marking the start of a long-awaited, ambitious project aimed at saving hundreds of crores annually in electricity costs. After six years of planning, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is finally implementing the initiative to cut energy expenses by removing conventional street lights and installing energy-efficient LEDs. A BBMP official said, 'The BBMP had commissioned a private company to conduct surveys across seven out of eight BBMP zones (excluding Mahadevapura) to assess the feasibility, cost, energy savings, and financial model for this transition. Based on the survey report, the zones were divided into four packages, tenders finalised, and contracts awarded, with LED installations set to begin from June.' Currently, Bengaluru has about 5,37,000 street lights consuming over 51.5 crore units of electricity annually, costing the BBMP approximately `380 crore every year, including a `330 crore electricity bill paid to BESCOM. The recent electricity tariff hike has further escalated costs. With 40% of the city's street lights already converted to LEDs through BBMP grants and support from local MLAs and corporators, approximately 2 lakh LED street lights are already in place. However, many of these LEDs have exceeded their warranty periods, transferring maintenance responsibilities to contractors. This large-scale transition to LED street lighting is expected to bring significant financial and environmental benefits, easing the city's power burden and ensuring better-maintained, smarter public lightingBBMP Official The new contracts require companies to maintain and operate the LED street lights for seven years, with BBMP making monthly payments totalling `700 crore over the contract period. Besides street lights, the project includes installation of CCTV cameras, pollution sensors, and motion detectors on electric poles. Each streetlight will be equipped with a motion sensor and linked to a centralised control system that monitors and adjusts brightness remotely, targeting an estimated 85.5% reduction in energy consumption. The savings will help BBMP cover electricity bills and contractor payments. In past attempts, a contract awarded in 2018 to a consortium led by Shapoorji Pallonji was cancelled due to delays in LED installation. The project has now been restructured into four packages covering seven zones, with new tenders completed and contracts issued. The centralised monitoring system will instantly detect faults and allow remote control of lighting intensity, ensuring efficient management of street lights across the city. A BBMP official added, 'This large-scale transition to LED street lighting is expected to bring significant financial and environmental benefits, easing the city's power burden and ensuring better-maintained, smarter public lighting.'
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
LED there be light, says BBMP to save power
This large-scale transition to LED street lighting is expected to bring significant financial and environmental benefits, easing the city's power burden and ensuring better-maintained, smarter public lighting BBMP Official By replacing traditional sodium street lights with energy-efficient LED lights, BBMP is set to save hundreds of crores in annual electricity costs, reducing power consumption by over 85% and significantly cutting its `380 crore yearly electricity bill. Bengaluru is set to phase out traditional sodium street lights and replace them with LED lights, marking the start of a long-awaited, ambitious project aimed at saving hundreds of crores annually in electricity costs. After six years of planning, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is finally implementing the initiative to cut energy expenses by removing conventional street lights and installing energy-efficient LEDs.A BBMP official said, 'The BBMP had commissioned a private company to conduct surveys across seven out of eight BBMP zones (excluding Mahadevapura) to assess the feasibility, cost, energy savings, and financial model for this transition. Based on the survey report, the zones were divided into four packages, tenders finalised, and contracts awarded, with LED installations set to begin from June.'Currently, Bengaluru has about 5,37,000 street lights consuming over 51.5 crore units of electricity annually, costing the BBMP approximately `380 crore every year, including a `330 crore electricity bill paid to BESCOM. The recent electricity tariff hike has further escalated costs. With 40% of the city's street lights already converted to LEDs through BBMP grants and support from local MLAs and corporators, approximately 2 lakh LED street lights are already in place. However, many of these LEDs have exceeded their warranty periods, transferring maintenance responsibilities to new contracts require companies to maintain and operate the LED street lights for seven years, with BBMP making monthly payments totalling `700 crore over the contract period. Besides street lights, the project includes installation of CCTV cameras, pollution sensors, and motion detectors on electric poles. Each streetlight will be equipped with a motion sensor and linked to a centralised control system that monitors and adjusts brightness remotely, targeting an estimated 85.5% reduction in energy consumption. The savings will help BBMP cover electricity bills and contractor past attempts, a contract awarded in 2018 to a consortium led by Shapoorji Pallonji was cancelled due to delays in LED installation. The project has now been restructured into four packages covering seven zones, with new tenders completed and contracts issued. The centralised monitoring system will instantly detect faults and allow remote control of lighting intensity, ensuring efficient management of street lights across the city. A BBMP official added, 'This large-scale transition to LED street lighting is expected to bring significant financial and environmental benefits, easing the city's power burden and ensuring better-maintained, smarter public lighting.'
