<p class="title">Energy Minister V Sunil Kumar said that the state does not face any shortage of power due to a lack of coal. The power supply is being managed in a disciplined manner. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The minister told reporters that a drive will be carried out across the state from May 5 to 15 to keep all transformers in good condition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">There was a mishap following a faulty transformer recently. As a result, officials will inspect all transformers to ensure that they are in working order and will submit a report to higher authorities, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The damaged transformers and those above 15 years old will be replaced, he added. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He said that meetings are held regularly to ensure an uninterrupted power supply until May 30 and to meet the challenges.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sunil Kumar said that the chief minister had directed the setting up of 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The first will be inaugurated as a pilot project in Mysuru on May 7. As many as 300 will be set up in Bengaluru in May and the remaining by end of June.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The minister said in the case of the usage of loudspeakers in mosques, the government will follow the court’s decision.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also accused Congress leader Priyank Kharge of being a publicity monger and an escapist.</p>
<p class="title">Energy Minister V Sunil Kumar said that the state does not face any shortage of power due to a lack of coal. The power supply is being managed in a disciplined manner. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The minister told reporters that a drive will be carried out across the state from May 5 to 15 to keep all transformers in good condition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">There was a mishap following a faulty transformer recently. As a result, officials will inspect all transformers to ensure that they are in working order and will submit a report to higher authorities, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The damaged transformers and those above 15 years old will be replaced, he added. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He said that meetings are held regularly to ensure an uninterrupted power supply until May 30 and to meet the challenges.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sunil Kumar said that the chief minister had directed the setting up of 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The first will be inaugurated as a pilot project in Mysuru on May 7. As many as 300 will be set up in Bengaluru in May and the remaining by end of June.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The minister said in the case of the usage of loudspeakers in mosques, the government will follow the court’s decision.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also accused Congress leader Priyank Kharge of being a publicity monger and an escapist.</p>