Category: STATES

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project. SHIMLA: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the investment for 1320 MW Green Field Super Critical Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar. The project is being implemented by SJVN Thermal Private Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited (a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh). The estimated cost of super critical 1320-Megawatt Buxar Thermal Power Project is Rs.…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28th February, 2019 has approved investment for Transmission Component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project (Nepal Portion) for an estimated cost of Rs. 1236.13 crore at June 2017 Price level. The current approval is for Investment in 400 kV D/C Diding (In Nepal) – Bathnaha (International Border) via Dhalkebar (In Nepal) Transmission Line of approximately 217 KM falling within the territory of Nepal to evacuate power from Arun-3 HEP in Nepal. On…

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By: Dr Mohammad Aleem, Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: In a well attended conference at India International Centre held today on “various topics pertaining to reserve communities” under the aegis of OBC Commission, GNCT of Delhi, the speakers suggested that social alliance among different reserve communities should take shape. They said that it is increasingly becoming evident that only through mutual cooperation and strong bonding these communities can bargain safety, strengthen the social fabric and carve out a respectable place in the country. The objective of the conference was to understand…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SJVN Declares Interim Dividend of Rs. 589.47 Crore for FY 19–Pays Rs. 368.07 Crore to Govt. of India SHIMLA: On account of its financial performance for the year 2018-19 public sector SJVN Limited has declared an interim dividend of Rs.589.47 (@ 1.50 rupees per share) to its shareholders. SJVN Limited has also paid interim dividend of Rs. 368.07 crore to the Govt. of India holding 62.44% equity in the Company. The dividend cheque was handed over to the Union Minister of State for Power, R.K.…

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SHIMLA: SJVN Foundation has signed a MoU with the Government of Himachal Pradesh for development of 4 heritage sites in the state. In terms of the MoU, the Foundation will contribute Rs. 1 Crore for development of these sites. The MoU was signed by  Awadhesh Prasad, AGM (CSR), SJVN and K. K. Sharma, Director (Language, Art & Culture), GoHP in the benign presence of Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla. The MOU provides for development of four cultural heritage sites namely, Sapni Fort, Sangla, Kinnaur; Parshuam Temple…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group PDP PRESIDENT AND FORMER CHIEF MINISTER OF J&K MEHBOOBA MUFTI PREFERS DIALOGUE TO WAR WITH PAKISTAN IN HER INTERVIEW WITH RAJAT SHARMA IN AAP KI ADALAT. HERE ARE SNIPPETS OF HER STAND ON THE ISSUE. Pakistan has been able to influence Kashmir youth than Indian government she laments. Kashmir should have CPC like POK corridor to give it approach from other countries. The only link with India is insufficient for growth of the state she feels. Kashmir students and business people are being harassed…

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By: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey, Asstt. Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: India is home of many highly educated and intelligent people, as well as to many who are illiterate, poor, hungry and troubled. India boasts the beautiful Himalayas, deep blue seas, green forests and glistening rivers, but also acres of slums and dry lands. The country is also famous for its big, Indian weddings – a major and thriving industry. But in India, the dowry system is an ever-present menace which frequently changes shape to adapt to society. There are many dead, rotten, harmful and old…

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: The youth of today celebrate the 14th of February as the day of love. Those blessed with partners reinforce their love by giving gifts and uttering words of everlasting love .New relationships commence with proposals of love made on this special day and gifts are showered on new found love. Men offer red roses to their beloved  when Cupid’s arrow strikes them and infuses them with the nectar of love. In Classic mythology,Cupid is the son of the Roman Goddess of love,Venus. He has white…

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