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Ludhiana, July 3 Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has launched its Pay as You Save rooftop solar programme for commercial and industrial consumers in Punjab, enabling businesses to adopt renewable energy without any upfront investment. The company aims to install 200 MW of rooftop solar capacity across the state’s industrial and commercial sector over […]
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Dharamshala, July 4 The world-renowned Triund Trek in Dharamshala has continued to attract large numbers of domestic and international visitors this year, with nearly 26,000 tourists reaching the trail during the three months of April, May and June, according to the Forest Department. Sharing the details, Amit Sharma, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), on Saturday said […]
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Dharamshala, July 4 Amid continuous rainfall across Kangra district, the district administration and police have appealed to residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon season, warning that strict legal action will be taken against those who endanger their lives by venturing into swollen rivers, streams or unsafe mountain trails. While talking to […]
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New Delhi, July 4 The Information Technology Ministry will summon Meta officials after allegations that advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) appeared on Instagram, escalating regulatory pressure on the US technology company for the second time this week. The sources said that Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials at the Ministry of […]
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Shimla, July 4 With the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, the Public Works Department has stepped up its preparedness to tackle rain-related disruptions. Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said the department has completed its preparations to deal with damage caused by heavy rainfall and has issued necessary directions to officials. The minister said […]
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Chandigarh, July 4 The Punjab government is offering subsidies of up to ₹80,000 to encourage more farmers to take up mushroom cultivation, as it seeks to reduce dependence on traditional crops and boost rural incomes. For many small farmers facing rising costs and uncertain returns from crops such as wheat and rice, mushroom farming is […]
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New Delhi, July 4 India has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as “terrorists” under the country’s anti-terror law, expanding a list that now includes 80 people. The Union Home Ministry said the move was made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which allows the government to designate individuals it believes are involved in terrorism. Most […]
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New Delhi, July 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a new terminal at Jodhpur Airport in the western Indian state of Rajasthan and launched a revamped version of the government’s regional air connectivity programme, UDAN. The new terminal, built at a cost of ₹480 crore ($56m; £41m), covers more than 23,000 sq m […]
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Mumbai, July 3 Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s long-delayed film “Punjab ’95” has finally been released in India on the streaming platform ZEE5 under the new title “Satluj”, ending a wait of more than 3 years due to censorship hurdles. Directed by Honey Trehan, the film is inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh […]
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