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Phase 2 of Pavagada Solar Park will be completed in two years: K.J. George

Energy Minister K.J. George announces completion of Pavagada Solar Park phase 2 in two years, urges local support for 2,000 MW capacity.

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Soura Shakti Mela for farmers in GKVK on March 9

The Energy Department will organise a ‘Raita Soura Shakti Mela’ (farmers’ solar energy fair) on March 9 at the GKVK campus. The mela, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to diminish the reliability of conventional electricity for irrigation and promote self-sufficiency among farmers through the adoption of…

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State has overcome power shortage and has enough to meet summer demand: George

Bengaluru Energy Minister assures State's ability to meet summer power demands with 32,687 MW capacity.

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Electricity for Uralagallu village: K.J. George asks officer to submit a proposal for mini-hydel power project

Residents of Uralagallu village, affected by a hydroelectric project, have been without power for 60 years. Minister George proposes a mini-hydel power project.

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K.J. George holds meeting in Shivamogga, says there is no power crisis for now

Minister for Energy in Shivamogga assures no power shortage, plans to purchase power from open market if needed.

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Gruha Jyothi scheme: More than a crore zero bills issued this year in Karnataka

Bengaluru's power sector saw tariff hikes, Gruha Jyothi scheme, power shortage & electrocution incidents in 2017.

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K.J. George visits drought-hit agri fields in Kadur taluk

Minister K.J. George visited drought-hit fields in Chikkamagaluru district to understand farmers' plight. Farmers demanded relief from govt. George said CM Siddaramaiah is taking steps to tackle drought. He instructed officers to visit fields, collect data & report to govt. He also suggested growing fodder in Amrit Mahal Kaval lands…

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Officers directed to ensure drinking water supply in Chikkamagaluru district

Energy Minister K.J. George has instructed officers of Chikkamagaluru district to take all measures to ensure people do not face difficulty in getting drinking water in the coming days. Mr. George, who is also Minister in-charge of Chikkamagaluru district, held a meeting with officers at Koppa on Tuesday.

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Peak demand in summer season likely to touch 18,000 MW

After a record peak demand of over 16,000 MW earlier this year in August, in the upcoming summer season, the peak demand in Karnataka is expected to go up to 18,000-18,500 MW, officials in the Energy Department said on Tuesday.

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Centre agrees to provide additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst ongoing power crisis

Energy Minister K.J. George on Thursday said that the Central government has agreed to provide an additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst the ongoing power crisis in the State.

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Energy crisis in Karnataka: Escoms to receive 1,100 MW of power from private power generators

Karnataka govt. invokes Section 11 of Electricity Act to procure 1,100 MW of power from private generators to address shortage. Govt. also plans to solarise irrigation pumpsets, set up 400 substations & expand solar power park in Pavagada. Bescom clarifies no power cuts in BBMP parks.

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Janata Darshan in Chikkamagaluru

Minister for Energy K.J. George instructed officers of Chikkamagaluru district to ensure the public gets public amenities and their complaints are redressed without delay.

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‘Eligible consumers can still apply for Gruha Jyothi’

The Karnataka government has not given a cut-off date for applying for the Congress’s flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme and eligible consumers can still apply for it, said Minister for Energy K.J. George on Monday.

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THTALKS: Underground sub-stations in Bengaluru among plans for safe power infrastructure

Underground sub-stations are among the new measures being planned by the Energy Department to strengthen the existing electricity infrastructure in Bengaluru, said Minister K.J. George, while answering questions from readers on THTalksBengaluru

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Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

Karnataka faces summer-like peak demand for electricity due to poor monsoon. Govt. is purchasing power to meet shortfall & planning to import coal for better power generation. Union Minister of Power & Renewable Energy says nation is fully prepared to meet any spike in demand.

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Energy Department has framed contingency plan to tackle any future power shortfall by shifting focus to renewable energy: George

With the demand for power progressively increasing, the Energy Department has framed a contingency plan to tackle any future shortfall by shifting the focus to renewable energy, said K.J. George, Minister of Energy, while answering questions from The Hindu’s readers during THTalksBengaluru

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K.J. George will answer your power queries on September 4

K.J. George, five-time MLA and senior Congress leader, will answer questions on electricity-related issues on #THTalksBengaluru. He has held several portfolios, including Home Ministry and Bengaluru Development and Town Planning. Log into the live chat or email questions to thtalksbengaluru@thehindu.co.in. Sept. 4, 4 p.m.

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K.J. George favours rail barricades to stop entry of wild elephants into human habitats

Minister K.J. George instructs officers to install rail barricades to prevent wild elephant movement in Mudigere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district. Trenches dug for 44 km to stop elephants, but need better remedy. Also directs officers to identify land for burial grounds.

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Article 371(J) is Kharge’s gift to Kalyana Karnataka, says Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Praising All-India Congress Committee president M. Mallikarjun Kharge for his persistent efforts to get special status to Kalyana Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said: “Mr. Kharge gifted the special provision under Article 371(J) to the Kalyana Karnataka region 10 years ago”.

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Dy.CM inspects various works in Sarvagnanagar

Dy.CM Shivakumar inspected works in Sarvagnanagar, accompanied by Energy Minister George. He directed officials to complete park works and expedite relocation of 450 slum dwellers near Kacharakanahalli lake. He also inspected flyover at Sevanagar to fix traffic problems. Directed officials to expedite work.

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Building ‘anti-Hindu’ narratives again

The BJP is employing an old strategy to attack the Congress government in Karnataka

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Kumaraswamy says he is ready to give pen drive with ‘proof on corruption’ to all members of Assembly

The former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the Congress government of corruption and said he was ready to give a pen drive that he claimed had proof of corruption in transfers to all members of the Legislative Assembly if Speaker U.T. Khader permits.

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Delay in rains: No need to worry about dip in generation of power, says George

Minister for Energy K.J. George has said the State will not face a shortage of power to meet the demand, even if there are no rains, resulting in a drought-like situation.

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State to focus on renewable energy generation, says Energy Minister K.J. George

Energy Minister K.J. George said that the government would focus on green energy generation to meet the growing need for electricity.

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Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for K'taka Bandh on June 22 against hike in Electricity charges

Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for Karnataka Bandh on June 22 against abnormal hike in Electricity charges. Read further on Dynamite News:

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