BEST
BEST strike to continue today
7,000 bus workers and conductors to resume work, claim official.
BEST proposes to buy 1,000 buses
However, the BEST workers’ union opposed the proposal.
Hybrid buses see Rs 1cr loss per month
The buses were launched in March this year.
BEST announces bonus for 40K staff
In 2017, the bonus was given but the administration deducted Rs 500 per month from the salaries of the employees.
Give Diwali bonus to BEST employees, says committee
The meeting saw members threatening that they would not allow the conduct of business if their demands were not fulfilled.
City collector told to freeze BEST accounts
Since June 2010, transport tax and nutrition surcharge of close to Rs 500 crore has not been paid to the state government.
BEST to ply 156 extra buses during Diwali
Eighteen bus services will be plied from October 31 while 136 bus services will be operated during Diwali.
State records highest-ever power demand at 24K MW
On October 16, the total demand was 24,922 MW, of which, Mahavitaran registered a demand of 21,542 MW.
BEST panel nixes move to induct more ticket blocks
Only renewal of the passes was being done owing to poor condition of the machines.
BEST asks retirees to vacate quarters
Around 160 former employees have occupied the staff quarters.