(FE) BJP had managed to make a clean sweep in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections in Delhi. It had managed to win 7 out 7 constituencies courtesy to Narendra Modi wave then. With an aim to replicate the astounding success, BJP is mulling to come up with several measures ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, according to Indian Express report. The decision assumes political significance as after that strong mandate in 2014, AAP led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had posed a tough competition to BJP. BJP, however, managed to retain power in MCD elections. A strong BJP unit in the national capital send…
Author: Aruna Sharma
(AT) उत्तर प्रदेश नगर निकाय चुनाव में पहले चरण के लिए वोटिंग पूरी हो गई है. पहले फेज में करीब 53 फीसदी मतदान हुआ है. लेकिन इस दौरान ईवीएम में गड़बड़ी की शिकायतों से कई जगह हंगामा भी देखने को मिला. कानपुर में वोटिंग मशीन में गड़बड़ी को लेकर काफी घमासान हुआ. वार्ड नंबर 66 पर ईवीएम में खराबी की शिकायत के बाद वोटरों ने जमकर बवाल काटा. नौबस्ता के पशुपतिनगर इलाके में आक्रोशित भीड़ पर काबू पाने के लिए पुलिस को लाठीचार्ज करना पड़ा. वहीं मशीनों में खराबी के अलावा किसी भी पार्टी का बटन दबाने पर बीजेपी को वोट…
(ET) Akey state utility has reversed its stand and will buy solar power from a large project, although at a lower rate than initially proposed, giving a boost to the renewable energy sector, which was being derailed by monopolistic distribution companies arm-twisting developers to lower tariffs. Andhra Pradesh has agreed to buy electricity from Kadapa Solar Park, where a subsidiary of France’s Engie won a 250 MW solar auction held by NTPC seven months ago without any buyer for the output. “We’ve reached an agreement with NTPC to buy power from its proposed 250 MW plant at Kadapa provided it is…
(Tribune) The government has decided to approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to seek more time for the preparation of the Shimla Development Plan for which the green court has granted only three months.“Three months are less and it is impossible to prepare the exhaustive document within such a short period,” said Sandeep Kumar, Director, Town and Country Planning, here today. He said the government would seek more time as the MoU for grant of work for the preparation of the development plan would be signed after the model code of conduct gets over on December 20.The TCP had invited…
(BS) The Odisha government has voiced its displeasure with the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for delaying the commissioning of different projects proposed for the petrochemical complex at Paradip. The delay in commissioning of the planned units of the petrochemical complex by IOCL could have a bearing on the PCPIR (Petroleum, Chemicals & Petrochemicals Investment Region) hub in Odisha. The PCPIR is proposed over an area of 284 sq km straddling the coastal districts of Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara. IOCL is the anchor tenant of the PCPIR hub and the commissioning of the petrochemical units holds the key to attracting investors. With a processing area of 123 sq km, the PCPIR…
(Tribune) Uttarakhand Congress president Pritam Singh today accused state BJP government of totally failing on law and order front. Addressing a press conference, Pritam Singh said the law and order scenario had gone from bad to worse under the BJP government. He said the government, which is completing eight months in office now, has left law and order neglected.Referring to the killing of gangster in Roorkie inside the court premises a day back, Pritam Singh said the government was least bothered to establish rule of law in the state. He alleged that even family members of various ministers have been…
(FE) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will inaugurate conference Global Conference on Cyberspace in New Delhi. The conference is a two-day event. This is the fifth edition. The mega event will witness the participation of ministers, industry leaders and academia engaged in the global cyber ecosystem. “Will address the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space in Delhi at 10 AM today. This prestigious conference brings together leading stakeholders to discuss aspects relating to the world of technology,” PM Modi posted on Twitter. The Ministry of Electronics and IT had said various activities and events during the GCCS 2017 (Global Conference on…
(AU) संसद का शीतकालीन सत्र गुजरात विधानसभा चुनाव के बाद 15 दिसंबर से 5 जनवरी तक होगा। बुधवार को हुई कैबिनेट की राजनीतिक मामलों की समिति की बैठक में इस आशय का फैसला लिया गया। आमतौर पर नवंबर के दूसरे हफ्ते में शुरू होने वाले इस सत्र को बुलाने में हो रही देरी पर सरकार और विपक्ष के बीच बीते एक हफ्ते से जुबानी जंग चल रही थी। वित्त मंत्री अरुण जेटली ने शीत सत्र की तारीख की जानकारी देते हुए कहा कि चुनाव के कारण इसे आहूत करने में समय लगा। कांग्रेस के सरकार पर संसद में चर्चा से भागने संबंधी आरोपों को खारिज…
(The Hans India) Forty-one artificial intelligent limbs were distributed free at ONGC Rajahmundry Asset-supported artificial limbs camp at Base Complex here on Wednesday. The limbs, provided by Greentech Foundation Trust, New Delhi, with financial support from ONGC under Corporate Social Responsibility funds, were fitted on physically challenged born with defective limbs. The beneficiaries were from East Godavari district. V P Mahawar, Director (Onshore) said that ONGC was committed to spread smiles amongst the deserving in its operational area. “Energising the lives of the immobilised by the Rajahmundry Asset is a classic and innovative example of the company’s commitment towards society”, he…
(LiveMint) To meet the national capital region (NCR)’s demand for cleaner fuel by April 2018, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have decided to hasten the process of upgrading their refineries, two senior officials from the refiners said. The officials said that with less than six months left to meet the Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI, comparable to Euro-VI) emission standard, the process could throw up some challenges but given that fuel has to be supplied only to Delhi-NCR, it could be done. On 15 November, the oil ministry decided to advance the introduction of BS-VI grade petrol and diesel in Delhi by two years…