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Soon cultures of bacteria could be used power smartphones, say experts
World | Jul 10, 2016, 11:25 AM ISTLondon: A group of scientists at Oxford University have discovered how cultures of bacteria may soon be used to power smartphones. According to the scientists, microscopic biological systems could be harnessed to make batteries. They
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India on track to become one of the largest installers of solar power globally
May 26, 2016, 05:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: India is on track to become one of the largest installers of solar power globally as its installed solar capacity has reached 6,000 megawatts from 10 megawatts in less than six years, according
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12 lakh power employees, engineers threaten to go on strike
India | Jul 21, 2015, 08:38 AM ISTLucknow: Around 12 lakh power employees and engineers across the country will go on one-day strike on the day Electricity (Amendment) Bill is presented in Parliament during the Monsoon session beginning tomorrow. Despite the opposition
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Will enforce prohibition if I retain power: Nitish Kumar
National | Jul 09, 2015, 10:06 PM ISTPatna: In a bid to woo women voters, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said prohibition would be imposed if he retained power after the coming assembly elections."If I retain power, I will impose
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PM Modi likely to visit Varanasi on July 16
National | Jul 04, 2015, 09:30 PM ISTVaranasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had to cancel his scheduled trip to his parliamentary constituency on June 28 due to heavy rainfall, is now likely to visit on July 16.Union Minister of Tourism Mahesh
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Power tariff hike in UP challenged in HC
India | Jun 30, 2015, 08:57 PM ISTLucknow: The Allahabad High Court today directed the state government and others to file their replies by July 8 on a PIL seeking a direction against enhancing 17 per cent tariff from July 1 till
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Delhi discoms demand 20 per cent hike in power tariff
India | Apr 12, 2015, 03:05 PM ISTNew Delhi: The power tariff in the national capital may see a steep rise of up to 20 per cent if Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) accepts a demand of the three private power distribution
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Government to provide round-the-clock cheap power to all: Piyush Goyal
India | Apr 09, 2015, 03:59 PM ISTGuwahati: The government aims to provide round-the-clock cheap electricity to everyone across the country, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said today. “The states have been asked to prepare action plans (that are) specific to their particular states
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NDMC areas to get water, power subsidy from today
India | Mar 21, 2015, 09:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: The areas under the jurisdiction of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will be able to get water and electricity at subsidised rates from Saturday.The resolution for the same was passed by Delhi Chief
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Reliance Infra power's licenses revoked by Orissa government
India | Mar 05, 2015, 06:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Orissa Electricity Regulatory commission cancelled the distribution license of three power distribution companies owned by Reliance. It has cancelled licences of three power distribution companies named Nesco, Wesco, and Southco which are part
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KNPP's second unit to start generating 1,000 power in 6 months
India | Feb 19, 2015, 08:09 PM ISTTirunelveli (TN): The second unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant will start generating 1,000 MW power in six months, a senior official said today.Inaugurating the “Techno Fair” here today, Additional Chief Engineer of the
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N-power generation: PMO sets a target of three-fold increase over 10 years
India | Feb 02, 2015, 08:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: After India and US announced a breakthrough on nuclear liability issue, the PMO has directed nuclear establishment to triple the country's current nuclear power generation capacity over the next 10 years. As per
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China builds world's largest coal mine gas unit to make power
World | Jan 02, 2015, 02:29 PM ISTBeijing: China has built the world's largest facility to turn excess methane gas from coal mines into electricity, which could help the communist giant reduce its emissions.Lu'an Group - which completed the facility at Shanxi
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Protests push Burkina Faso president from power
World | Nov 01, 2014, 08:20 AM ISTOuagadougou, Burkina Faso: The president of Burkina Faso stepped down on Friday after protesters stormed parliament and set the building ablaze, ending the 27-year reign of one of Africa's longest-serving rulers.Confusion reigned late Friday over
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US urge peaceful transition of power in Burkina Faso
World | Nov 01, 2014, 07:25 AM ISTWashington: The US Friday called for a "peaceful" transition of power in Burkina Faso, but refused to label the military's take-over as a coup."We underscored our commitment to peaceful transitions of power, through democratic elections,
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PFC, REC disinvestment:Power,FinMin officials to meet tomorrow
Aug 26, 2014, 11:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: To take forward the disinvestment plans of Power Finance Corp (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corp (REC), officials from the Finance and Power Ministry will meet tomorrow to discuss the road ahead.Sources said the
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Hansika Motwani warns about fake manager
Bollywood | Aug 08, 2014, 01:07 PM ISTChennai: Actress Hansika Motwani, who is miffed with an impostor posing as her personal manager and taking advantage of producers, has clarified that her mother manages her career."It had been brought to my attention by
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Temple not the only aim of bringing BJP coming to power: VHP
National | May 22, 2014, 11:41 PM ISTNew Delhi: Building of Ram temple was not the only aim to ensure that BJP comes to power, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal today said. “Our aim was only one: that we come to
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3 yrs in power: Mamata thanks 'Maa, Maati, Manush' for mandate
India | May 20, 2014, 05:44 PM ISTKolkata: The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal completed its third year in office today, which followed the party's thumping victory in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections.Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the occasion thanked the
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SDF storms to power for fifth consecutive term in Sikkim
India | May 16, 2014, 10:51 PM ISTGangtok: Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) today stormed to power for the record fifth consecutive term in the state, winning 22 seats in the 32-member state Assembly and Chief Minister Pawan Chamling romping home with a