BESCOM

Bescom gets award for setting up EV charging infra

Karnataka ranks first in the country for public EV charging facilities, boasting a network of 5,765 EV charging stations, 4,462 of which are in Bengaluru alone.

05 November 2024, 21:41 IST

Bescom gets award for setting up EV charging infra

05 November 2024, 21:41 IST

Karnataka HC declines to quash case against Bescom engineer in deadly transformer blast

The court said compensation payments do not negate allegations of duty neglect.

01 November 2024, 21:03 IST

Karnataka HC declines to quash case against Bescom engineer in deadly transformer blast

01 November 2024, 21:03 IST

Bescom officials arrested for taking bribe

The two suspects are Ramesh Babu, Assistant Executive Engineer, and Nagesh, Section Officer, Bescom, Avalahalli, Bengaluru Rural district. Both of them have been arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act, a Lokayukta officer said.

24 October 2024, 22:39 IST

Bescom officials arrested for taking bribe

24 October 2024, 22:39 IST

Off the grid: Bescom reports Rs 1.94-crore loss

To address the damage caused by the rains and strong winds this month, Bescom spent Rs 1.5 crore on materials and Rs 38.6 lakh on labour. A significant portion — Rs 80 lakh — was allocated for repairs in the Chandapura division, where 15 poles and 39 transformers were damaged.

23 October 2024, 22:08 IST

Off the grid: Bescom reports Rs 1.94-crore loss

23 October 2024, 22:08 IST

50-year-old woman electrocuted after power line snaps in Bengaluru; case filed against Bescom

According to the police, the inciden occurred around 10 am while Manjamma was walking along the road.

07 October 2024, 16:51 IST

50-year-old woman electrocuted after power line snaps in Bengaluru; case filed against Bescom

07 October 2024, 16:51 IST

Bengaluru: Bescom online services to be hit for 3 days starting October 4

Consumer portals and store transactions will be unavailable between 9 pm on October 4 and 6 am on October 7.

03 October 2024, 00:03 IST

Bengaluru: Bescom online services to be hit for 3 days starting October 4

03 October 2024, 00:03 IST

Central scheme stimulates demand for solar rooftop systems in Bengaluru

The inclination towards solar rooftop systems in Bengaluru and surrounding districts comes as a surprise to the renewable energy sector as the residential solar rooftop installations in the state had seen a considerable fall owing to the Gruha Jyothi scheme which resulted in zero power bills for many households.

02 October 2024, 23:23 IST

Central scheme stimulates demand for solar rooftop systems in Bengaluru

02 October 2024, 23:23 IST

Bescom partners with BBMP to clear overgrowing vegetation disrupting power supply

This would mean both agencies would embark on clearing tree branches, creepers, bushes and shrubs that grow rapidly due to monsoon rains.

20 September 2024, 21:32 IST

Bescom partners with BBMP to clear overgrowing vegetation disrupting power supply

20 September 2024, 21:32 IST

Lokayukta officers nab Bescom official in bribery sting

Puttaswamy was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe from Anantha Raj, an electrical contractor.

19 September 2024, 21:08 IST

Lokayukta officers nab Bescom official in bribery sting

19 September 2024, 21:08 IST

Service provider expresses interest in Bescom's underground duct plan in Bengaluru

While this does not guarantee immediate use of the ducts, it will allow Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) to determine and set rental charges for their use.

14 September 2024, 02:54 IST

Service provider expresses interest in Bescom's underground duct plan in Bengaluru

14 September 2024, 02:54 IST