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Amarinder okays pilot project for solar energy generation in agri fields

Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI) With a view to supplementing the income of farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday gave the go-ahead to launch a pilot project for solar energy generation on agricultural land on rental basis, besides allowing farmers to undertake high-value cultivation of fruits and vegetables.
Chairing a meeting with a CII delegation, led by its national president Rakesh Bharti Mittal, at his official residence here, Capt Amarinder also agreed to send a joint deputation from Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) and senior officers from Agriculture and Horticulture department to visit Maharashtra to examine a similar project developed there.
CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee informed the Chief Minister that several private players were interested in setting up solar plants over the land of farmers for a minimum lease period of 25 years.
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Infinite possibilities of cultural history in the state – Governor

29 Mar 2024 | 7:20 PM

Dharamshala, March 29 ( UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday said that the cultural history of Himachal Pradesh is full of infinite possibilities and the need is only to bring it in front of the world by doing systematic research.

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Scuffle erupts in Maratha community meeting

29 Mar 2024 | 7:19 PM

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mar 29 (UNI) A scuffle broke out between two groups over suggestion of a candidate's name in a meeting organised by the Maratha community here on Friday.

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TTD to organize Asthana fete at Srivari temple on Apr 17

29 Mar 2024 | 7:14 PM

Tirumala, Mar 29 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organize a grand Asthana fete at Srivari temple on the occasion of the Sri Rama Navami festival on April 17.

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AP: Sparc foundation chairman felicitated in Kakinada

29 Mar 2024 | 7:05 PM

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (UNI) Sparc foundation Chairman S Sai Sandeep was felicitated by the district Superintendent of Police S Sathish Kumar at a brief function held at the district police office here on Friday.

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Sajad Lone criticises NC for its 'sinister role' in Kashmir's turbulent history

Sajad Lone criticises NC for its 'sinister role' in Kashmir's turbulent history

29 Mar 2024 | 7:04 PM

Srinagar, Mar 29 (UNI) Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone on Friday strongly criticised the National Conference for its “malevolent role” in the turbulent history of Jammu and Kashmir, which has resulted in widespread despair and sufferings among the common people.

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