Mescom has submitted a proposal to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) seeking an average hike of 59 paisa per unit in power tariff. The company aims to compensate for the revenue deficit and ensure quality power supply.
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The arecanut growers in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are worried about losing the crop for kole roga, or fruit rot disease, following an increase in rainfall. Arecanut is cultivated on over 97,000 hectares in Dakshina Kannada and 25,481 hectares in the Udupi district. Dakshina Kannada district has received over 3,600 mm of rainfall so far. Owing to heavy pre-monsoon