Young bizman dies as Range Rover crashes into railings during test-driving

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March 27, 2019

Bengaluru, Mar 27: The dream of a young Bengaluru-based businessman and his family to own a luxury car culminated in a tragedy. Sagar J Rao, 31, was killed while four others, including his wife and six-year-old son suffered severe injuries as a Range Rover SUV he was test-driving met with an accident in south Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

The incident took place at the Nayandhalli toll gate on Nice Road, near PES College Toll Plaza, Hosakerehalli. Byatarayanapura traffic police suspect Rao, a resident of Padmanabhanagar and a native of Mysuru, was at the wheel of the SUV that was moving at a high speed at the time of the accident.

Rao sustained grievous injuries and died en route to hospital, while his wife Sandhya Sagar, 27, son Samartha S, 6, Sagar's friend Gautham S, 30, and demo car driver Shivakumar sustained injuries.

Police said Rao, who was into interior designing, planned to buy a Range Rover and evinced interested in test-driving the car. A showroom at Roopena Agrahara arranged for a test-drive and sent the demo car to Rao. Shivakumar, was in the passenger seat in the front as Rao drove the car on NICE Road towards Hosakerehalli Ring Road when the accident occurred around 3 pm.

The driver was driving at a high speed and lost his control while approaching a toll plaza near PES College. He veered the car to the extreme left and initially hit a cement block and later the road railings. The car jumped the railings and flipped over several times before landing in a 10-metre-deep ditch,” a police officer said.

Dr Soumyalatha SK, deputy commissioner of police (traffic west), said the injured were rushed to BGS Global Hospital, near Kengeri, where Rao was declared brought dead. “We’ve registered a case and seized the car, which was completely damaged in the accident,” Soumyalatha said.

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Mangaluru: Mescom proposes multi-year electricity tariff hike

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January 9,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant development, Mescom has proposed a phased electricity tariff hike starting with Rs 0.70 per unit for the fiscal year 2025-26. The proposal has been submitted to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) for approval, signaling a potential increase in electricity costs for consumers.

Mescom emphasized that the current tariff structure is insufficient to meet operational expenses and manage revenue effectively. To address this, the company has invited public objections to the proposed hike.

Currently, the electricity supply cost is Rs 9.23 per unit, while the consumer tariff stands at Rs 8.53 per unit, leading to a shortfall of Rs 0.70 per unit. For the financial year 2023-24, Mescom reported revenue of Rs 5,924.73 crore against an expenditure of Rs 6,310.39 crore, resulting in a deficit of Rs 367.66 crore. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, projected revenue is Rs 5,850.81 crore, with an actual requirement of Rs 5,961.63 crore, creating a deficit of Rs 110.82 crore.

In a first, Mescom has submitted a multi-year tariff revision proposal to KERC. The plan outlines a hike of Rs 0.70 per unit for 2025-26, followed by Rs 0.37 per unit for 2026-27 and Rs 0.54 per unit for 2027-28.

"An increase in electricity tariff is inevitable," stated Jayakumar R, Managing Director of Mescom. "Mescom has submitted a proposal in this regard to KERC."

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Mangaluru: Young medical store owner killed as lorry hits his motorbike

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January 7,2025

Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur.

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