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Karnataka power tariff hiked; BJP criticizes, Cong says 85 pc unaffected
Bengaluru, March 20: The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), a statutory body, increased electricity prices by 36 paise per unit on Thursday, sparking a heated debate between the Congress-led government and the opposition BJP in the state.
Karnataka Govt assures Gruha Jyothi subsidy paid in advance, no burden on consumers
Bengaluru, February 25: The Karnataka government has reaffirmed that the subsidy for its flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme is being paid in advance to Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs), with no intention of collecting this amount from consumers, the Energy Ministry said in an official statement.