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Gujarat government writes off Rs 650 cr rural electricity bills
Updated : 7 years, 2 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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Triple talaq, Rafale, 1984 riots dominate BJP parliamentary party meet
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 18, (ANI): Triple talaq, Rafale, and 1984 anti-Sikh riots were some of the issues which dominated BJP's parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.
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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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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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Cabinet gives 'In Principle' approval to PFC takeover of REC
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its 'In Principle' approval the for strategic sale of the Centre's existing 52.63 per cent of total paid up equity shareholding in Rural Electrification Corporation (
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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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First phase of Assam panchayat polls underway
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): The first phase of panchayat polls in Assam is currently underway. 16 administrative districts, will see a contest between the coalition partners the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)-- along with others.
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Congress had led to agrarian distress: Jaitley
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), December 4 (ANI): In the backdrop of recently-held farmers' protest march in Delhi, Union Finance Minister and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley asserted that inadequacy of the resources pumped into the agricultural sector by the Congress had led to both an agrarian distress
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In UP's Singra-Singrahi village no toilets, no bride
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India] Nov 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Mission, aimed at building more toilets, especially in the rural part of the country to prevent open defecation and faecal pollution, is inspiring many families in Uttar Pradesh to commit thems
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Himachal govt approves Sashakt Mahila Yojna
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Nov 21 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government in the cabinet meeting accorded its approval to implement Sashakt Mahila Yojna in the state with a vision to empower rural women by providing them an interface for organisation and socio-economic development.
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Statcon Energiaa - leading India in rooftop solar inverters
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (NewsVoir): Statcon Energiaa has played a major role to become the no. 1 Indian manufacturer company in the solar inverter manufacturing sector by supplying 2.9% (34 MW) rooftop solar inverters in India's rural and urban areas, according to Bridge to India report w
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IITF, a platform for all kinds of businesses: Tourism Minister
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma, while inaugurating 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) here at Pragati Maidan on Wednesday, said that the IIFT would provide an opportunity to all kinds of businesses to showcase their excell
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