Bengaluru: The much-delayed transition of power consumers’ data from the existing R-APDRP IT application to the energy department’s centralised server at HSR Layout will affect online services, including bill payment and mobile app access, from November 24 to 26.
Due to the data migration process, online bill payment through third-party channels, consumer portal and mobile applications will not be available for consumers under Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) areas of Karnataka.
“Customers’ data will be migrated to our independent centre at HSR Layout. This is being done to overcome the vulnerability of hardware at the existing setup which is very old and lacks technical support. This was long overdue and the migration will start from 12am on November 24 to 11.59pm on November 26,” said a senior official.
This process is expected to affect online bill payment services, access to mobile applications and consumer portals only in urban areas during those days.
We also published the following articles recently
Due to the data migration process, online bill payment through third-party channels, consumer portal and mobile applications will not be available for consumers under Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) areas of Karnataka.
“Customers’ data will be migrated to our independent centre at HSR Layout. This is being done to overcome the vulnerability of hardware at the existing setup which is very old and lacks technical support. This was long overdue and the migration will start from 12am on November 24 to 11.59pm on November 26,” said a senior official.
This process is expected to affect online bill payment services, access to mobile applications and consumer portals only in urban areas during those days.
We also published the following articles recently
RBI returns Instamojo’s payment aggregator licence application
Indian fintech company Instamojo has had its application for a payment aggregator (PA) license returned by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The company plans to resubmit the application in a year’s time. Instamojo has onboarded licensed PA partners to ensure business continuity for its 2.5 million registered merchants. The RBI reportedly did not award the license due to Instamojo not meeting net worth criteria. The failure to obtain the license is expected to impact the company’s revenues, as the majority of its income is derived from payments.
Indian fintech company Instamojo has had its application for a payment aggregator (PA) license returned by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The company plans to resubmit the application in a year’s time. Instamojo has onboarded licensed PA partners to ensure business continuity for its 2.5 million registered merchants. The RBI reportedly did not award the license due to Instamojo not meeting net worth criteria. The failure to obtain the license is expected to impact the company’s revenues, as the majority of its income is derived from payments.
US payments app starts refunds for imposter scams after pressure from lawmakers
Zelle, the US payment app, has changed its policy to refund victims of imposter scams. The app, owned by seven banks including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, has already started reversing transfers for customers who were tricked into sending money to scammers. This move comes in response to concerns raised by US lawmakers and the federal consumer watchdog. Zelle aims to address consumer protection concerns by reimbursing affected victims, and the company has introduced a new reimbursement benefit for specific scam types.
Zelle, the US payment app, has changed its policy to refund victims of imposter scams. The app, owned by seven banks including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, has already started reversing transfers for customers who were tricked into sending money to scammers. This move comes in response to concerns raised by US lawmakers and the federal consumer watchdog. Zelle aims to address consumer protection concerns by reimbursing affected victims, and the company has introduced a new reimbursement benefit for specific scam types.
Migration by choice: Curious case of educated youths
A survey conducted by an NGO in western Odisha revealed that 25% of educated youths in the region work as unskilled migrant laborers in construction sectors and brick kilns. These young people migrate solo or in groups to earn money for personal expenses and to support their families. Many of them have completed up to Plus II education and a few have even graduated. The trend of educated youths migrating for brick making is a recent phenomenon. Some skilled youths work as masons, as they do not consider it beneath their dignity.
A survey conducted by an NGO in western Odisha revealed that 25% of educated youths in the region work as unskilled migrant laborers in construction sectors and brick kilns. These young people migrate solo or in groups to earn money for personal expenses and to support their families. Many of them have completed up to Plus II education and a few have even graduated. The trend of educated youths migrating for brick making is a recent phenomenon. Some skilled youths work as masons, as they do not consider it beneath their dignity.
