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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Lesco revises net metering billing procedure
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has revised the billing procedure under the net metering project. Under the new procedure, the electricity generated and consumed will be recorded in the bills of consumers in a more transparent manner to improve the payment and clearance process. Through the amendment, all powers were delegated to the relevant SDOs. The powers to link the billing of AMI meters to the control room were delegated to the SDOs. The chief engineer sent a letter to all superintending engineers. Earlier, signatures were required at four places for billing in Lesco, SDO, Excion, SE and Manager PIU used to sign. With the change in the procedure, billing of large connections will be done on time. Timely billing will make things easier for consumers and Lesco. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
NCW member directs action on women's grievances in Motihari
Motihari: Mamta Kumari, member of the National Commission for Women (NCW), after hearing the complaints of 51 women on Wednesday, directed the officials concerned to take immediate action to provide justice to them. A programme was held to hear the grievances of the women at Rajendra auditorium on collectorate premises. A total of 51 applications from across East Champaran were discussed in details with DM Saurabh Jorwal and SP Swarn Prabhat. Later, the member of NCW held a review meeting with DM and SP, SDOs, SDPOs and SHOs. Issues like women harassment, domestic violence, cybercrime, dowry harassment were discussed in the meeting. The jail superintendent was directed to make arrangements for education of the women prisoners and their children living in the central jail of Motihari and also provide skill development training to those who have passed matriculation so that they can lead a good life post-prison. She asked the officials to get the women jail inmates' Aadhaar card, Ayushman card and old-age pension card prepared in seven days. She stressed that it was the responsibility of the district administration to create a safe ecosystem for women. Motihari: Mamta Kumari, member of the National Commission for Women (NCW), after hearing the complaints of 51 women on Wednesday, directed the officials concerned to take immediate action to provide justice to them. A programme was held to hear the grievances of the women at Rajendra auditorium on collectorate premises. A total of 51 applications from across East Champaran were discussed in details with DM Saurabh Jorwal and SP Swarn Prabhat. Later, the member of NCW held a review meeting with DM and SP, SDOs, SDPOs and SHOs. Issues like women harassment, domestic violence, cybercrime, dowry harassment were discussed in the meeting. The jail superintendent was directed to make arrangements for education of the women prisoners and their children living in the central jail of Motihari and also provide skill development training to those who have passed matriculation so that they can lead a good life post-prison. She asked the officials to get the women jail inmates' Aadhaar card, Ayushman card and old-age pension card prepared in seven days. She stressed that it was the responsibility of the district administration to create a safe ecosystem for women.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Ludhiana municipal corporation launches pre-monsoon drainage drive to prevent waterlogging.
Ludhiana: As the monsoon season approaches, the municipal corporation (MC) has launched a comprehensive action plan to prevent waterlogging and ensure efficient drainage across the city. On the directions of mayor Inderjit Kaur and MC chief Aaditya Dachalwal, a meeting was convened under the chairmanship of joint commissioner Ankur Mahindroo, where employees concerned were instructed to carry out regular cleaning and desilting of the Buddha Dariya. Officials confirmed that poclain machines have already been deployed and desilting work is ongoing. The meeting was attended by chief engineer Ravinder Garg, executive engineers Ekjot Singh and Parshotam Singh, along with SDOs from the operations and maintenance (O&M) cell. In addition to Buddha Dariya, instructions were issued to clean internal drains and nullahs across the city. This includes the nullah from Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib to Shingar Cinema Road, and those in Dhokka Mohalla, Dharampura, Books Market, Domoria Bridge, and Barewal Drain. Field staff have also been directed to clean road gullies throughout the city before the monsoon begins. They must submit certificates confirming the work to higher authorities. Generator sets are being installed at all pumping stations to ensure rainwater can be drained even during power outages. Preparations are also being made to prevent waterlogging at railway under bridges (RUBs), including those on Pakhowal Road, near Lodhi Club, and Domoria Bridge. MC commissioner Dachalwal announced that a flood control room will be set up, and a helpline number will be shared with the public soon. Ground staff have been told to complete all arrangements in advance. Zonal commissioners have been instructed to monitor their respective areas closely. Commissioner Dachalwal will also conduct field inspections in the coming days to review the situation on the ground.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
EC to set over 1 lakh polling booths for 2026 assembly elections
1 2 Kolkata: EC would set up over 1 lakh polling booths across the state for the 2026 assembly elections, said Bengal chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Tuesday. He said there were around 81,000 booths at present, but with EC's decision to have a maximum of 1,200 voters per booth, the number was expected to go up by over 22,000. There would be 309 booths at the Kaliganj bypoll, which will be held on Thursday, Agarwal said, adding the number of booths had to be increased from 261. Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had at a recent meeting in Delhi decided to cap the number of voters at 1,200 per booth. The poll panel wants voters to be able to find their booths within a kilometre or two. Consequently, the number of EVMs and VVPATs to be used will also increase. Bengal now has 7.6 crore total voters; 3.8 crore are male and 3.7 crore female. The number is expected to rise with EC pushing for a major voter enrolment drive from July. Booth level officers will be going door to door to help everyone aged 18 and above enrol on the voters' list. They will also make note of those who passed away or shifted homes, so that bogus voters are removed for the list. The location of the additional 22,000 booths will be finalised by July. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Meetings will then be held with political parties so there are no objections later when polling is declared. Consultations are ongoing with political parties and electoral registration officers (EROs) and sub-divisional officers (SDOs) on the matter. EROs are also holding talks with residents of multi-storied buildings where there are community halls, so that polling booths can be set up there, and also cater to nearby slums and housing societies. SDOs are looking for open spaces where booths can be installed for slum-dwellers.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
DM reviews preparations for Bakrid
Patna: DM Thiyagarajan SM and SSP Avkash Kumar on Wednesday directed the officials to strengthen and activate intelligence networks and undertake special precautionary measures at sensitive locations on Bakrid, which is likely to be on June 7. The two officials were addressing a meeting to review law and order preparations for the upcoming festival. Directives were issued to all SDOs and SDPOs to organise peace committee meetings. The officials were instructed to ensure strict surveillance on anti-social elements, keep the social media monitoring cell active. The DM said, "In view of administrative preparations and smooth conduct of the prayers, entry for the general public to the Gandhi Maidan will be restricted from June 5 evening, until the conclusion of the festival." Those coming to offer prayers with vehicles will enter through gate no. 5 and 10. Parking facilities will be available inside the ground. Pedestrians will enter through gate nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The DM directed timely completion of all necessary arrangements at the Gandhi Maidan. The officials were ordered to keep all CCTV cameras at the Gandhi Maidan ready, besides deputation of doctors, paramedical staff, and ambulances. Suggestions were also taken from Mahmood Alam, president of the Namaz-e-Edain committee, and other committee members. The DM stated that as the nodal officer, additional district magistrate of disaster management will coordinate with Alam. A temporary police station will also be operational at Gandhi Maidan for security purposes.
