Nepal, China should boost business ties: envoy
August 18th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Aug 18 (IANS) Nepal and China should boost bilateral business ties, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yang Houlan said here.
The Chinese ambassador Friday said: "China will continue to encourage ... Read more...
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Chiness wind turbine firm ties up with Reliance
July 2nd, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Zhongshan (China), July 2 (IANS) Chiness wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Wind Power Group Monday said it has entered into agreements with Reliance Capital and Reliance Power to co-develop a ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu’s new solar energy policy to add 3,000 MW
March 12th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu will soon come out with a new policy on solar power to generate 3,000 MW by 2015-16, Natham R Viswanathan, minister for non-conventional energy ... Read more...
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HPPCL hydro projects quake resistant, says minister
December 20th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) State-run Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has said its ongoing hydropower projects are quake resistant, not affecting the fragile hill ecology, according to Minister ... Read more...
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Bengal to get Rs.21,614 crore financial package
August 6th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) The central government has sanctioned a financial package of Rs.21,614 crore for economically stressed West Bengal, including a grant-in-aid of Rs.9,240 crore, Chief Minister Mamata ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu gives big push to solar power
August 4th, 2011 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government plans to give a big thrust to solar power with its plans to energise street lights and houses with power from the ... Read more...
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Don’t fund Himachal hydel units, greens ask Asian agency
July 5th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 5 (IANS) Expressing concern over the fallout of upcoming mega hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh, a group of activists have shot off a letter to the Asian Development ... Read more...
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Solar energy to light up Punjab institutes
June 17th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) Educational institutions in Punjab would now be harnessing the power of the sun to meet their energy needs through rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic (SPVs) systems, officials ... Read more...
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Suzlon Energy to set up wind turbines in Africa
May 25th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) India's wind turbine manufacturing major Suzlon Energy Wednesday said it has signed a contract with African Clean Energy Development (ACED) for supply and construction of 76 ... Read more...
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Punjab agency to install solar plant at Rashtrapati Bhawan
May 21st, 2011 - 1:27 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 20 (IANS) The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has been selected to install a solar power plant at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in the national capital, an official said ... Read more...
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France wants greater investment in Indian infrastructure
May 13th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India-France cooperation in infrastructure and energy development is bound to increase, as the two sides forge greater partnerships and pledge more investments, says French Ambassador ... Read more...
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Indonesia to prioritize geothermal energy development
May 6th, 2011 - 5:10 am ICT by BNO News
KUTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- The government of Indonesia on Thursday said it is prioritizing the use and development of geothermal energy due to its 'huge potential,' according to Indonesia's Agency for ... Read more...
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US opposes China-Pak nuclear deal
March 19th, 2011 - 11:40 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 19(ANI): The United States has said that it opposes China's plans to build two nuclear reactors in Pakistan, but also emphasized that the Obama administration has been very clear on ... Read more...
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US committed to India n-deal despite Japan disaster
March 19th, 2011 - 10:15 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 19 (IANS) The United States has said that it remains very much committed to its civil nuclear deal with India despite the Japanese nuclear disaster though nuclear industry ... Read more...
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Trinidad seeks India’s investment in energy search
February 9th, 2011 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, Feb 9(IANS) Trinidad and Tobago wants Indian, Chinese and Brazilian investment in its on-shore and off-shore energy development.Finance Minister Winston Dookeran told an international energy conference here that Trinidad ... Read more...
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China visit important to BJP, says Gadkari
January 19th, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari said Wednesday that his five-day goodwill visit to China further strengthens the cordial relations existing between the BJP and ... Read more...
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ADB to give $889 million for Himachal, Assam power projects
January 19th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Two Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Assam have signed agreements worth a total of $889.7 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for development of their ... Read more...
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Gadkari to visit China next week; first by a BJP chief
January 12th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) In the first visit by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president to China, Nitin Gadkari will visit the country for five ... Read more...
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‘China committed to building two more units at Pak’s Chashma Nuclear Plant’
December 21st, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Dec 21 (ANI): China is committed to construct Unit no.3 and Unit no.4 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (CHASNUPP) in Pakistan, Board of Investment (BoI) Chairman Saleem Mandviwala has said.Addressing ... Read more...
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India, EU to enhance clean energy, climate ties
December 10th, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Sarwar Kashani
Brussels, Dec 10 (IANS) India and the European Union Friday agreed to enhance ties in clean energy development and climate change for an early conclusion on an agreement on cooperation ... Read more...
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Chandigarh hosts Renewable Energy Expo.
December 2nd, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by ANI
By Sunil SharmaChandigarh, Dec.2 (ANI): A three-day-long unique Renewable Energy Expo was held here, showcasing a variety of renewable and solar energy products.The 'International Conference on Renewable Energy 2010 (ICORE)' kicked off ... Read more...
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Prince Charles, Camilla visit Punjab
October 4th, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 4 (IANS) Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived here Monday for a one-day visit to Punjab to see the use of solar energy and organic farming.The Prince, who Sunday ... Read more...
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Prince Charles, wife Camilla to visit Patiala, Chandigarh on Monday
October 3rd, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.3 (ANI): The heir to British throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall, are scheduled to visit Chandigarh on Monday on a day visit ... Read more...
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Visakhapatnam’s energy conservation park a major tourist draw
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:32 pm ICT by ANI
By Basi ReddyVisakhapatnam, Aug 23 (ANI): A large number of tourists and locals in the Kailasagiri area of Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district are thronging an energy conservation park, that showcases benefits of ... Read more...
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Punj Lloyd bags Golden Temple solar power project
August 12th, 2010 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) Engineering, procurement and construction conglomerate, Punj Lloyd group, has bagged the contract for five solar power projects in Punjab, including one at the holiest of Sikh shrines 'Harmandar ... Read more...
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Renewable energy supply can meet the 2015 target
July 14th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) Energy from renewable sources can meet the 10 percent target set by the National Action Plan on Climate Change by 2015, a top power sector official said here ... Read more...
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Palin blames environmentalists for oil spill
June 5th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 5 (ANI): Former US vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin has blamed environmentalists for British Petroleum's massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill.Sky News quoted Palin as saying that the 'misguided radicalism' ... Read more...
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Himachal to invite bids for 54 mini hydropower projects
May 10th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Monday decided to allot 54 small and mini hydroelectric projects to various companies to tap additional sources of energy, an official said here.
"The cabinet today (Monday) ... Read more...
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Palin faces fans’ ire for supporting Carly Fiorina’s candidature
May 7th, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Arlington, WV, May 7 (ANI): Former Alaska GOP Governer Sarah Palin's backing of Carly Fiorina in California's Senate race on her Facebook page has lead to a severe backlash from her ... Read more...
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Punjab targets 1,000 MW solar power
April 3rd, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 3 (IANS) Faced with a severe power crunch, the Punjab government Saturday announced that it would set up a chain of solar power plants over the next two years to ... Read more...
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US focuses on security, Pakistan harps on Kashmir (Second Lead)
March 24th, 2010 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 24 (IANS) The US and Pakistan Wednesday began their first strategic dialogue with Washington focusing on the war on terrorism, and Islamabad harping on the Kashmir issue ... Read more...
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US focuses on security, Pakistan on n-deal and India (Lead)
March 24th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 24 (IANS) US and Pakistan Wednesday began their first strategic dialogue with Washington focusing on the war on terrorism and Islamabad bringing a long wish list, including ... Read more...
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294 hydropower projects being built in Himachal Pradesh
March 17th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 17 (IANS) As many as 294 mini and micro hydropower projects in the public and private sectors are coming up in Himachal Pradesh to generate 586 MW of electricity, according ... Read more...
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ADB loan for hydropower in Himachal Pradesh
March 14th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 14 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will soon get another tranche of a multimillion-dollar loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the construction of four hydropower generating plants in the northern ... Read more...
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Power projects based on biomass to generate employment in rural areas: Dr. Abdullah
February 19th, 2010 - 10:46 pm ICT by ANI
Chandigarh, Feb 19(ANI): Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday laid the foundation stone for two power projects based on biomass in Punjab.These are namely, 10 MW ... Read more...
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