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Presented a proposal to levy a fee of 8.26 per unit to the consumers living in the city: ADANI POWER

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Mumbai: Nearly 30 lakh consumers of the Adani Electricity in Mumbai can expect a dip in per unit tariff for 2023-24 and 2024-25. According to the Adani Electricity’s (distribution business) revised annual revenue requirement and tariff filed at the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, the average per unit tariff is proposed at Rs 8.26 for 2023-24 against Rs 8.37 in 2022-23, a decrease of 1.34% and Rs 7.75 in 2024-25, a decline of 5.42%.

This was because of the Adani Electricity’s (AE) move to increase the share of renewable energy in its power purchase as it is available at the competitive rates in the power market. 

Percentage increase for residential customers

Residential consumers will expect a marginal increase of 5% in tariff for 2023-24. For high tension industry, the per unit tariff will be reduced by 11%, 6% for high tension commercial, up to 4% for low tension industrial and 28% for low tension electric vehicle charging. 

As far as tariff proposed for 2024-25 is concerned, it will be reduced by 18% for high tension industry, 14% for high tension commercial, up to 13% for low tension commercial, up to 11% for low tension industrial, 35% for high tension electric vehicle charging and 28% for low tension electrical vehicle charging. However, the per unit tariff for residential consumers is proposed to increase marginally by 1%.

The company has argued that the competitive tariff proposals are despite the average retail inflation being seen at 4.7% for January-March 2023. 

According to AE’s proposal, it has already started receiving up to 30% of its supply from Hybrid Solar plus wind sources at a fixed tariff of Rs 3.24 per unit. In addition, it will commence the process to procure an additional 1,500 mw of power, of which a minimum 51% will come from renewable energy sources.

The company official said, ‘’Apart from reduced every Mumbaikar’s carbon footprint, renewable energy procurement will allow Adani Electricity to provide consumers tariff stability and long term viability on tariff allowing us to serve Mumbai with the most competitive tariffs.’’

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.

According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.

The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.

Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.

This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.

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Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

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Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.

Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.

Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.

Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.

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59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

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Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.

Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.

Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.

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