The Centre on Tuesday has ruled out offshore wind energy projects along the Odisha coast for the present, citing low wind potential and challenging seabed conditions that make such ventures technically and commercially unviable.
Speaking on the eve of the PDP’s 27th foundation day in Srinagar, Mehbooba also sought to end the controversy over her Jantar Mantar remarks on pellet gun use in Kashmir by expressing regret and saying a missing word had altered the meaning of her statement.
The delegation visited leading commercial nurseries, biological crop protection companies and research institutions, where it explored disease-free planting material production, integrated pest management, modern orchard mechanisation and potential research collaborations to strengthen the Union Territory’s horticulture sector.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said unemployment cannot be addressed through government jobs alone, calling for stronger industry-academia collaboration and greater private sector participation while addressing the 77th State-Level Mega Job Fair in Srinagar.
In an effort to inspire young minds and strengthen civil-military ties, the Army's Spearhead Division under Spear Corps organised a "Day with Company Commander" programme for 25 school students, including NCC cadets, at Menchuka in Arunachal Pradesh.
With the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) having an edge over Opposition parties, voting got underway on Saturday for Punjab’s five municipal corporations, 44 municipal councils, and various nagar panchayats.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has increased the compensation to farmers for land acquisition to build the Jewar Airport from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter, an official statement from the state government said.
During an open dialogue with farmers at the Chief Minister's residence here on Friday, the CM announced to increase the compensation payable for the third phase of land acquisition for Jewar Airport from Rs 3100 per sq meter to Rs 4300 per sq. meter. Apart from this, interest will also be payable as per rules.
The Delhi Police on Friday confirmed that the investigation into the parliamentary scuffle, including complaints filed by both the BJP and Congress, has been transferred to the Crime Branch.
A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) was constituted on Friday to review two bills related to "one nation, one election".
