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Gujarat government writes off Rs 650 cr rural electricity bills
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Dec 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Gujarat government has announced to write off electricity bills of connection holders in rural areas to the tune of Rs 650 crore.
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India, Maldives agree for cooperation in areas of visa, agri-business, cul
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI): India and Maldives have agreed for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the field of visa arrangements, agri-business, and culture.
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Organic food worse for climate, Study suggests
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington (USA) Dec 15 (ANI): Organically farmed food always seemed like a better alternative when it comes to consuming healthy food. However, according to a recent study, Organically farmed food has a bigger impact on climate than conventionally farmed food, due to the greater areas of la
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Cyclone Titli: Patnaik urges Centre to provide instant aid for restoration
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged Centre to provide immediate assistance to the state for undertaking relief and restoration work in areas affected by Cyclone Titli which hit the state in October.
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Women in Manipur reviving modern livelihood in rural areas with crafts
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) Dec 13 (ANI): Handicrafts of Manipur have its own aesthetic and artistic value. And thanks to the tireless efforts put in by local artisans who have carved a niche for itself in the ever growing craft industry of the country.
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Another cyclone to hit Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Vizag (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Dec 13 (ANI): Another cyclone is reportedly heading towards coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
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Sabarimala row: Section 144 extended till midnight of Dec 12
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Dec 8 (ANI): The Pathanamthitta district administration on Saturday extended prohibitory orders issued under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) imposed in and around Sabarimala temple areas till the midnight of December 12.
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67% voting recorded in Telangana
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 7 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed on Friday that about 67 per cent voting was recorded in theTelangana Assembly elections with "brisk" polling in rural areas as compared to Hyderabad which witnessed a little lesser participation, said Election Co
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India voices strong objection to any change in legal status of Gilgit Balt
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): India on Thursday voiced strong objection to Pakistan's move to change the status of Gilgit Baltistan and asked it to immediately end the illegal occupation of these areas along with rest of Jammu and Kashmir under its control.
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ISRO launches satellite to boost broadband connectivity in rural areas
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Dec 05 (ANI) A satellite which will boost broadband connectivity to rural and inaccessible Gram Panchayats in the country, was launched on Wednesday.
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Demand for Garoland state echoes on streets of Shillong
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): Demand for Garoland state is once again doing the rounds with the Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) staging a massive protest here on Wednesday to press for carving out tribal Garo inhabited areas from Meghalaya and Assam.
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PWD demolishes 100-year-old bridge in Maharashtra
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): A bridge over Kalu River that connected Murbad and Shahapur areas in Thane district has been demolished using explosives by the Public Works Department.
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