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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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Mamata opposing granting Indian citizenship to refugees : Shah

23 Apr 2024 | 2:30 PM

Malda, Apr 23 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of opposing granting Indian citizenship to the refugees - Hindu, Buddhists, Christians and Sikhs - now settled here after arriving from neighbouring Bangladesh.

Rahul must talk politics, can't dodge CAA to please BJP: CM Vijayan

23 Apr 2024 | 2:09 PM

Kannur, April 23 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday came down heavily on his INDI alliance partner and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi whom he appeared to be unhappy with for not being vocal about the Citizenship Amendment Act, and he also slammed the Election Commission for their biased approach and not taking action against PM Narendra Modi for his reported "hate speech" at a recent poll rally.

Cong accuses Modi govt of vendetta politics ahead of Shah's Bengaluru visit

23 Apr 2024 | 1:28 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 23 (UNI) Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit to the city, Randeep Singh Surjewala, a prominent Congress leader, launched a scathing attack on Narendra Modi government, accusing it of engaging in vendetta politics against Karnataka by withholding crucial drought relief funds.

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KHAJURAHO, APR 23 (UNI):- BJP National President JP Nadda being welcomed by Madhya Pradesh BJP State President VD Sharma and party officials on his arrival at Khajuraho Airport, in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-30U

KHAJURAHO, APR 23 (UNI):- BJP National President JP Nadda being welcomed by Madhya Pradesh BJP State President VD Sharma and party officials on his arrival at Khajuraho Airport, in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-29U

KHAJURAHO, APR 23 (UNI):- BJP National President JP Nadda being welcomed by Madhya Pradesh BJP President VD Sharma on his arrival at Khajuraho Airport, in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-28U

KHAJURAHO, APR 23 (UNI):- BJP National President JP Nadda being welcomed by Madhya Pradesh BJP President VD Sharma and party officials on his arrival at Khajuraho Airport, in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-27U

GORAKHPUR, APR 23 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offering prayer on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti at Gorakhnath Temple, in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-26U

GUWAHATI, APR 23 (UNI):- Devotees waiting in a queue for their turn to perform rituals on the occasion of Hanuman jayanti at a temple, in Guwahati on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-8U

GUWAHATI, APR 23 (UNI):- Devotees taking out a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, in Guwahati on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-4U

GUWAHATI, APR 23 (UNI):- Devotees taking out a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, in Guwahati on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-3U

GUWAHATI, APR 23 (UNI):- Devotees taking out a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, in Guwahati on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-2U

GUWAHATI, APR 23(UNI):-Wife of Chief Minister of Assam Riniki Bhuyan Sarma offering puja on the occasion of Hanuman jayanti in Guwahati on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-25U

GUWAHATI, APR 23(UNI):-Wife of Chief Minister of Assam Riniki Bhuyan Sarma offering puja on the occasion of Hanuman jayanti in Guwahati on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-24U

GUWAHATI, APR 23(UNI):-Wife of Chief Minister of Assam Riniki Bhuyan Sarma offering puja on the occasion of Hanuman jayanti in Guwahati on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-23U

GORAKHPUR, APR 23 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers on the occasion of 'Hanuman Jayanti' festival at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-22U

GORAKHPUR, APR 23 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers on the occasion of 'Hanuman Jayanti' festival at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-21U

GUWAHATI, APR 23(UNI):-Wife of Chief Minister of Assam Riniki Bhuyan Sarma after offering puja on the occasion of Hanuman jayanti in Guwahati on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-20U

BARAMULLA, APR 23 (UNI):- Police have booked eight notorious drug smugglers under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1988 (PIT NDPS) act, in Baramulla district. UNI PHOTO-1U