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26/01/2024

On the occasion of the celebration of our 75th Republic Day let us all stand proud and give respect to our nation Happy Republic Day
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18/12/2023

Reaching for the sky Haryana, Punjab IAF cadets pass out with flying colours
Flying Officer Atul Prakash from Jind 1st in Pilots Course | Flying Officer Amrinder Jit Singh, airman for 16 years, top in ground duty branches Cadets from Haryana and Punjab touched the sky with glory at the Air Force Academy (AFA), not only topping the “flying” as well as the ground duty streams in the batch that was commissioned as IAF officers on Sunday but also carrying forward their family legacy Cadets from Haryana and Punjab touched the sky with glory at the Air Force Academy (AFA), not only topping the “flying” as well as the “ground duty” streams in the batch that was commissioned as IAF officers on Sunday but also carrying forward their family legacy Flying Officer Atul Prakash from the flying branch won the President’s Plaque and Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour for standing first in the Order of Merit in the Pilots Course and being adjudged as the overall best cadet, while Flying Officer Amrinder Jit Singh of the accounts branch was awarded the President’s Plaque for standing overall first among the ground duty branches Hailing from Jind in Haryana, Flying Officer Atul Prakash is an alumnus of Military School, Belagavi. Carrying forward the legacy of a military family, this second-generation officer proved his mettle by taking on challenging roles and responsibilities, according to AFA officers. They described him as “a born leader full of courage and conviction” and performing to the highest standards of training. For Punjab’s Flying Officer Amrinder Jit Singh, it has been a journey of grit and determination to succeed. From serving as an airman for 16 years to being the topper among the cadets much younger to him. At 36 years, he has proved that age is just a number. The Combined Graduation Parade at the AFA in Dundigal, near Hyderabad, witnessed the culmination of training of 213 Flight Cadets, including 25 women, from various branches of the Air Force. Eight officers from the Indian Navy, nine from the Indian Coast Guard and two from friendly countries also passed out alongside The parade was reviewed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who awarded the newly commissioned officers their shoulder stripes denoting the rank of Flying Officer, and also pinned wings and brevets on those from the fying branch. Among them was Flying Officer Mewa Singh, who is “following his family legacy and fulfilling a dream”. A third-generation soldier and the first officer from his village near Bathinda in Punjab, his grandfather had fought in World War II and his uncle had served in the Army For Flying Officer Lata Kaushik, who became the first commissioned Air Force officer from her village near Jhajjar in Haryana, it has been all about patience and perseverance After failing to enter the academy in an earlier attempt, she secured the 2nd all-India rank this time Flying Officer Ryan Henriques received the best in flying trophy, while Flying Officer Tanya Singh was declared the best in navigation. Flying Officer Shubham Sharma was adjudged the best in administration branch and Flying Officer Ashish Kumar the best in logistics branch In his address, Rajnath stressed that striking a balance between tradition and innovation to keep pace with constantly evolving times was crucial. While asking officers to give due importance to tradition in the Armed Forces, terming it as time-tested, he also pointed out that if tradition was followed for a long time without thinking then a state of inertia or ossification occurred in the system, a situation that needed to be avoided If we follow only tradition, we will be like a dead lake. We need to be like a flowing river. For that, we will have to bring in innovation along with tradition. Keep flying and touch greater heights, but maintain your connection with the ground he said Don’t lose your openness to new thinking, new ideas and your idealism under any circumstances the Defence Minister asserted
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18/12/2023

Bathinda Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal unveil Rs 1,125-crore projects
Centre stalling funding for state Punjab CM In a major push to development in the Bathinda Lok Sabha segment, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of welfare projects worth Rs 1,125 crore during a ‘Vikas rally Addressing the gathering, Mann said the rally was a celebration of development being witnessed in Punjab. He said in the past 25 years, only four or five persons had ruled the state and exploited its resources for their vested interests. “These leaders have been sent to political oblivion by people during the Assembly polls in 2022 he said Claiming that the Centre was not able to digest pro-people decisions of the AAP government, Mann said it was now stalling the funding for Aam Aadmi Clinics. He said the Rural Development Fund worth Rs 5,500 crore too had been withheld by the Union Government He urged people to question the silence of BJP leaders Capt Amarinder Singh and Sunil Jakhar on the anti-Punjab stance of the BJP In his address, Kejriwal said none of the previous governments had ever given Rs 1,125 crore to Bathinda for its holistic development. The Delhi Chief Minister said the funds would be used for setting up state-of-the-art schools, hospitals and providing other facilities to the people Asserting that Chief Minister Mann had taken several pro-people initiatives in the past more than 18 months, Kejriwal said the Punjab Government was providing free and uninterrupted power supply to people along with other facilities Meanwhile, Mann and Kejriwal handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to the family of Amrik Singh, who had attained martyrdom while serving the Army
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18/12/2023

Reuven Azar to be Israel's new Ambassador to India Azar will also serve as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India Azar, who is in his late 50s, will also serve as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan, a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said His appointment is one of the 21 new Heads of Missions cleared by the Israeli government to assume service soon Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, congratulating the new appointees, said they would "represent Israel and its citizens, strengthen its economy and strengthen international support for the state of Israel Azar is currently serving as the Ambassador of Israel to Romania. It is not yet known when he will take charge in New Delhi Azar will replace Naor Gilon, who has been serving as the Israeli ambassador to India since 2021 Azar has earlier served as Head of the Israel-US-China internal task force at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, immediately after serving for three years as Deputy National Security Advisor for Foreign Policy at the National Security Council and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel From 2014 to 2018, Azar was Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Israel in Washington DC
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18/12/2023

Amid no relief from heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, government declares holiday to ensure people’s safety 250 personnel from SDRF and NDRF deployed no signs of relief indicated by weather department Extremely heavy rain continued in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as Palayamkottai recorded 26 cm and Kanyakumari recorded 17 cm of rain Meanwhile, flood-affected people in Tirunelveli district moved to a shelter camp. People could be seen lining up for ration outside the shelter home In Thoothkudi district, Srivaikuntam taluka received 525 mm of rain on Sunday with no relief predicted by the weather department. Moreover, Tiruchender, Sathankulam, Kayathar and Ottapidram are also expected to get extremely heavy rain Though there were no reports of house damage, cattle losses were reported due to the heavy downpour in Thoothkudi Also, Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli received 260 mm of rainfall till 5.30 pm on Sunday The state government declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, private institutes, banks and financial institutes in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi districts on Monday Rain continued on Sunday night in Thoothukudi district, and 40 lakes in Kovilpatti area have reached their full capacity. According to IMD predictions, heavy rain is expected to occur at a few places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi According to IMD predictions, heavy rain is likely to lash places of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai and Thanjavur districts on Monday On December 19, heavy rain is likely to occur at a couple of places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram districts, and thunderstorm and lightning are also likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, according to IMD predictions Kovilpatti, Ettayapuram, Vilathikulam, Kalugumalai, Kayathar, Kadambur, Vembar, Surangudi and other areas of Thoothukudi district have seen continuous rain since Sunday morning Due to the heavy rain, the rivers and lakes around Kovilpatti have reached their full capacity and the water is overflowing from the lakes Sandbags and JCB machines have been used to stop the water from flowing out of the river in the Koosalipatti and Inam Maniyachi areas, following heavy rain Forty lakes in Kovilpatti panchayat are full. Two lakes were damaged and we repaired them. We are continuously monitoring other lakes too. If there is a breach in the lake, we are ready to fix it immediately," said Rajesh, District Development Officer, ThoothukkudiThe state government has taken precautionary measures to ensure people's safety.Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management KKSSR Ramachandran said various precautionary measures had been taken by the government; in particular, ministers and two IAS officers had been appointed separately for the above districts and they are monitoring the work to be carried out.As a precautionary measure, 250 personnel of the State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Tenkasi districts. A few more members of the State Disaster Response Force will arrive in Tenkasi district on Monday. Even I will be visiting the flood-affected areas," said Ramachandran Similarly, 19 camps in Tirunelveli, four in Kanyakumari, two in Thoothukudi and one camp in Tenkasi district have been set up to accommodate the public during calamitiesThe chief minister has advised us (the minister and IAS officers) to be on the spot and take necessary measures said the minister.In Tirunelveli district, flood-affected people have been brought to the Thachanallur relief camp and provided with food and other essentials by the district administration Besides, Tuticorin and Tenkasi districts are also witnessing heavy rain, leading to disruptions in normal life. The Meteorological Department has also warned of cyclonic winds over the eastern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and the Gulf of Mannar
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16/12/2023

Ministerial staff strike leaves 33L without pension With ministerial employees on strike for the past over one month, 32.92 lakh social security pensioners are running from pillar to post to get their monthly pension The worst hit are over 22 lakh old age pensioners, especially those in the rural areas for whom this is the only sources of income. All these pensioners get Rs 1,500 per month per beneficiary and pension is shifted into their bank accounts. Over the past few days, these pensioners have even started heckling ruling party leaders and ministers, whenever they visit the villages, over the delay in getting the pension Gurnam Singh, who worked as a rickshaw puller till a few years back, in Machhiwara, rued that he had made three rounds to bank in the past week to check if his pension had been credited to this bank account. “There are many like me, whose only financial assistance is pension. Even if there is a strike by employees, our pension should not have been stopped. I have been taking my daily needs on credit,” he rued. Asha Rani, a widow in Khanna, too, narrated her tale of woes because of the non-release of widow pension to her Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development Baljit Kaur said she was aware of the difficulties faced by the pensioners and was trying her best to get the pension disbursed at the earliest I have called a meeting on this issue on Friday and pension should be disbursed soon,” she said. Salaries and pensions of government employees is the only payment that has been released this month The ministerial staff have been on strike since November 8. They are demanding that the AAP government’s decision last year of reverting to the old pension scheme be implemented at the earliest; their pending DA instalments be released and their DA be on a par with that given to central government employees Though these employees have held a meeting with a Cabinet Sub- Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema recently, the talks were inconclusive
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16/12/2023

500 rural health centres to be made Aam Aadmi Clinics In a major boost to rural healthcare services, the state government is planning to convert a large number of subsidiary health centres into Aam Aadmi Clinics. These centres, under the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, are often found struggling with shortage of medicines and poor infrastructure The conversion of rural dispensaries into the Aam Aadmi Clinics would not only strengthen supply of medicines and diagnostic services in rural areas but would also ensure renovation of the buildings. The Aam Aadmi Clinics offer 84 essential drugs and 40 plus diagnostics to people free of cost Neglected for years We welcome the state government’s move. The rural dispensaries under the panchayats have remained neglected since 2006 Dr Deepinder Bhasin, President, Rural Medical Officers’ Association A total of 664 Aam Aadmi Clinics 236 in urban and 428 in rural areasare operational in the state and all of them are IT-enabled with end-to-end digitisation of registration, doctor consultation, investigations and prescriptions. Over 80 lakh patients have availed free treatment at these clinics so far Around 550 subsidiary health centres operate under the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats. Out of these, 50 have already been converted into the Aam Aadmi Clinics A senior functionary said remaining 500 centres would also be converted into the Aam Aadmi Clinics in a phased manner. As lists are being finalised to launch phase-V of the Aam Aadmi Clinics next month, many rural dispensaries are likely to make into the list While the government has stated that 100 more Aam Aadmi Clinics were ready, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also given a go-ahead to set up 70 additional clinics in Kandi areas, including Hoshiarpur Pathankot and Gurdaspur Dr Deepinder Bhasin, president, Rural Medical Officers’ Association, said, “We welcome the government’s move. The rural dispensaries under the panchayats are in a neglect since 2006. Hopefully, we will get better supply of medicines and the buildings will be safe for doctors and patients. Diagnostic services will increase footfall in the the rural dispensaries
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16/12/2023

Indian Navy warship intercepts hijacked vessel in high seas with 18 crew on board
The overall situation is being closely monitored in coordination with other agencies and maritime naval forces in the area The Indian Navy, while responding to a 'Mayday' crisis call, is tracking a hijacked commercial ship in the Arabian Sea and in the early hours of Saturday one of its warships intercepted the hijacked Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen The Navy said the MV Ruen, with 18 crew on board, had sent a Mayday message on UK maritime operations portal on December 14, indicating boarding by six unidentified personnel Indian Navy’s warship, mission deployed in Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy patrol, has intercepted MV Ruen in the early hours of Saturday the Ministry of Defence said The Indian Navy diverted its naval maritime patrol aircraft undertaking surveillance in the area and its warship on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf Aden to locate and assist MV Ruen. The aircraft overflew the hijacked vessel in the early morning of December 15. The aircraft has been continuously monitoring movement of the vessel The overall situation is being closely monitored in coordination with other agencies and maritime naval forces in the area The Indian Navy remains committed to being a first responder in the region and ensuring safety of merchant shipping, along with international partners and friendly foreign countries, the MoD said
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16/12/2023

Plot to kill separatist leader US administration briefs Indian-American lawmakers on Nikhil Gupta Ami Bera Shri Thanedar, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna appreciate the administration's move in providing them a classified briefing on Gupta's indictment Indian-American Congressmen were briefed by US President Joe Biden's administration on the indictment of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, allegedly involved in a foiled bid to kill a Sikh separatist leader in the US Releasing a statement, the five lawmakers Ami Bera, Shri Thanedar, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna appreciated the administration's move in providing them a classified briefing on Gupta's indictment We appreciate the Administration providing us a classified briefing on the Department of Justice's indictment of Nikhil Gupta, which alleges that an Indian government official engaged in a murder-for-hire plot of an American citizen," they said in the statement As members of Congress, the safety and well-being of our constituents is our most important priority. The allegations made in the indictment are deeply concerning The lawmakers also welcomed India's efforts in announcing a Committee of Inquiry to fully investigate the murder plot it is critical that India fully investigate, hold those responsible, including Indian government officials, accountable, and provide assurances that this will not happen again they said New Delhi had reacted to the US indictment of an Indian individual in a plot-to-kill charge, and said it is a matter of concern and also contrary to the government policy.The lawmakers further said that failing to address the matter appropriately' is likely to cause a dent in the bilateral relations that have strengthened over the years
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16/12/2023

What led to end of Indus Valley civilisation? Kerala University study will throw light on it
A group of geologists from Kerala University have claimed that the crater in Luna, Kutch in Gujarat, was caused by a meteor impact A group of geologists from Kerala University claim to have made a significant scientific discovery that may offer a clearer understanding of the events leading to the end of the Indus Valley civilisation They have claimed that the crater in Luna, Kutch in Gujarat, was caused by a meteor impact, potentially marking the only major one since human beings appeared on earth Melt rock analysis from the crater site has confirmed that the rocks were remnants of a meteor, and the impact occurred within the last 6,900 years, coinciding with the thriving period of the Indus Valley civilisation in the area We can only confirm that the impact happened within the last 6,900 years. We need to conduct precise dating to determine the exact time of the impact," KS Sajinkumar, lead geologist from the team that made this discovery, told News Agency He said that they had submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish a Crater Research Centre at Luna This is the fourth crater discovered in India, and the first by an Indian team. The other three were found by foreign geologists. We have very limited resources for such research compared to developed countries said KumarThe nearest Indus Valley site from Luna is about 200 kilometres away. However, scientists are skeptical about whether this impact could have wiped out the Indus Valley civilisation The crater is approximately 2 km wide, suggesting that a meteor with a diameter of 100 to 200 metres would have caused it Its immediate impact could be effective within a 5 km radius But the dust cloud caused by it would have taken at least a month to settle down Kumar added.He mentioned that this is a fascinating discovery as it marks the first meteor impact after the evolution of human beings Many international firms have already shown interest in pursuing further studies here. We have been contacted by many he added The research paper by these geologists was published in the scientific journal Science Direct.The scientists are now planning to seek foreign assistance to date the samples and determine the exact year of the impact We need to protect this site, which is a marshland. It is getting destroyed as it has been flooded with water for 11 months of the year he added.
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16/12/2023

Mohammed Shami not to play Tests in South Africa Deepak Chahar to miss out ODIs
Shami not cleared by the board's medical team for the series Chahar has a family medical emergency Senior pacer Mohammed Shami was on Saturday ruled out of India’s two-match Test series against South Africa, the BCCI announced Shami was included in the Test squad subject to his fitness but he was not cleared by the board's medical team for the series Pace-bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar has also been withdrawn from the ODI squad Chahar has informed the BCCI that he will not be available for the upcoming ODI series due to a family medical emergency The Men's Selection Committee has named (pacer) Akash Deep as his replacement the BCCI statement read

16/12/2023

PM Modi holds talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik The Sultan of Oman arrived in Delhi on a state visit on Friday, in his first trip to India as the top leader of the Gulf nation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik with a focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment The Sultan of Oman arrived in Delhi on a state visit on Friday, in his first trip to India as the top leader of the Gulf nation Giving a boost to India-Oman Strategic Partnership! PM narendramodi warmly received His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman at Hyderabad House, setting the stage for bilateral discussions External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a post on Social media ahead of the talks Agenda includes taking stock of bilateral ties and charting pathways for the future collaboration between the two countries he said In the morning, Sultan bin Tarik was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the fore-court of the Rashtrapati Bhavan This first state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to India marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between India and the Sultanate of Oman the Ministry of External Affairs said earlier this week while announcing the trip India and the Sultanate of Oman are strategic partners and the bilateral trade and investment relationship between the two nations has been on an upswing in the last few years.
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16/12/2023

Congress announces launching online crowd-funding drive donate for desh The party said the drive was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's historic 'Tilak vkswaraj fund' in 1920-21 Unable to match the BJP on the electoral bond front, the Congress on Saturday announced launching an online crowd-funding initiative from December 18 The party said the drive was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's historic 'Tilak vkswaraj fund' in 1920-21Addressing a press conference here, Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said, "Today we are announcing online crowd funding programme named "donate for desh This initiative is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's historic 'Tilak Swaraj Fund' in 1920-21 and aims to empower our party in creating an India rich in equal resource distribution and opportunities Venugopal said Our inaugural campaign 'Donate for Behtar Bharat', commemorates the 138-year journey of the Indian National Congress Embracing our history, we invite supporters to donate multiples of Rs 138 or Rs 1,380 or Rs 13,800, or more, symbolising the party's enduring commitment to a better India Venugopal said He said that two channels have been created for online crowd funding. One through the dedicated online portal: donateinc.in and second through the official Indian National Congress website: www.inc.in.Venugopal said the campaign will be officially launched by the Congress President on December 18 in New Delhi, with the donation link going live simultaneously We call upon all state unit chiefs to raise awareness through press conferences and social media. The campaign will primarily be online until December 28, the foundation day, after which we will initiate ground campaigns, including door-to-door visits by volunteers, targeting at least ten houses in every booth for contributions of at least Rs 138 from each house," he said, adding that "We encourage our state-level office bearers, our elected representatives, DCC Presidents, PCC Presidents, and AICC office bearers to contribute at least Rs 1,380 each.For the campaign's effectiveness, all state presidents should identify potential donors among party well-wishers and functionaries, aiming for contributions of Rs 1,380 or Rs 13,800. This strategic approach will ensure the success of our vision for a better Indiia," Venugopal said Venugopal also said that the party is going to hold a mammoth rally in Nagpur on December 28 on foundation day Yesterday we had a detailed meeting in Nagpur, and at least 10 lakh workers will participate in this mega event. Leaders from all over India will be part of the rally Venugopal said.Congress treasurer Ajay Maken said those who want to donate need to be an Indian citizen and above 18 years in age Maken said that the donors will also get a certificate that can be downloaded online.
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16/12/2023

DEOs declare 2 holidays for Bhagwant Mann's Maur Mandi rally in Bathinda get show-cause notice The government has reversed its decision to announce two holidays at six government schools (on December 16 and 17) for CM Bhagwant Mann’s rally at Maur Mandi in Bathinda. The event is scheduled for December 17 Holidays Cancelled The DEOs had on their own issued holiday notice in haste that has been withdrawn. The fact is that the CM’s security personnel never stay at schools. The committee constituted for their accommodation was also not consulted Shaukat Ahmed Parray, Bathinda DC Now, the holiday notice has been withdrawn and the Bathinda DC has issued a show-cause notice to the both Primary and Secondary District Education Officers (DEOs). DC Shaukat Ahmed Parray said The DEOs had on their own issued holiday notice in haste. The fact is that the CM’s security personnel never stay at schools. The committee constituted for their accommodation was also not consulted before issuing the notice Moreover, the government schools of the state have parent-teacher meetings on December 16. This morning when the matter came into the Chief Minister’s notice, the holiday notices were withdrawn and show-cause notices issued to both DEOs the DC added Arrangements have been completed for the rally to be held by AAP in Maur on December 17. A large number of police personnel have been deployed to ensure security at the event Following the orders issued by an administrative official of Maur segment to the Education Officers for the deployment of security forces in the schools, the DEOs had issued a letter regarding holidays to six schools in Maur without consulting the DC.
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16/12/2023

PSPCL seeks 11% tariff hike for next fiscal
Annual power subsidy likely to touch Rs 22,000 cr In the coming fiscal, power consumers can face a ‘bare minimal’ power tariff hike, awaiting approval of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC). However, the annual power subsidy for the state is likely to touch Rs 22,000 crore in the next fiscal, as per the Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) In the petition filed with the power regulator for ARR against 2024-25, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has sought 11 per cent increase in the ARR, which is the lowest percentage increase sought in the last 15 years. However, given the parliamentary elections due next year, a tariff hike looks highly unlikely even as the regulator announces the tariff for next year by or before March 31 every year According to the information gathered by The News Agency the power regulator will now hold public hearings, after inviting objections against the ARR filed by the PSPCL till November 30. As per submissions, during 2024-25, there will be a surplus of Rs 1,500 crore against revenue requirement of Rs 46,000 croreThe PSPCL has sought 11 per cent increase, lowest percentage increase in the past 15 years. The total power subsidy is estimated at Rs 22,000 crore, of which Rs 9,000 crore are for domestic consumers on account of the 300 units free per month, Rs 3,000 crore for the industrial sector and Rs 10,000 cr for agriculture pumps Further, during 2022-23, power purchase cost shot up by Rs 4,000 crore due to ‘forced use of imported coal’, Rs 600 crore increase in transmission charges and Rs 1,700 crore due to implementation of the sixth pay commission. “Out of Rs 46,000 crore revenue requirement for 2024-25, Rs 30,000 crore is power purchase cost, Rs 4,000 crore fuel cost, Rs 2,000 crore transmission charges and Rs 7,000 crore as employee cost said sources The Punjab Government paid a subsidy of Rs 20,200 crore during 2022-23 and Rs 14,500 crore so far during 2023-24, paving way for better finances with the PSPCL said a senior official privy to the developments During 2023-24, the PSPCL has cut its power purchase and generation costs considerably by putting its foot down against the use of imported coal due to operationalisation of Pachhwara coal mine and selling substantial power in exchange, thereby earning a profit of Rs 500 crore in the first half of the year The PSPCL financial position can improve further if power theft worth Rs 2,000 crore is curbed and the pending power bills worth Rs 3,500 crore of government departments are paid,” said All India Power Engineers Federation spokesman VK Gupta As per the past practice, the PSERC would analyse and apply prudent checks on the PSPCL submissions and shall decide the tariff before March 31, 2024
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Video Chinese plane with 132 people on board crashes in Guangxi province China Eastern Airlines one of China’s three major air carriers has grounded all of its Boeing 737-800 after the crash on Monday, say company officials A Chinese passenger plane with 132 people on board crashed in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, the regional emergency management department said The Boeing 737 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, which flew from Kunming to Guangzhou, crashed in Tengxian County in the city of Wuzhou, causing a mountain fire, the department was quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency The 132 people included 123 passengers and nine crew members, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on its website The number of casualties is not clear yet, the report said The Wuzhou fire brigade has sent 117 firefighters with 23 fire trucks to the site. Further 538 firefighters from other parts of Guangxi have been dispatched to join the rescue efforts, the regional fire department said The fire has been put out and the rescue operation is underway, said Chen Jie, an official with the regional emergency management department State-run CCTV reports that the airlines set up nine teams with focuses like aircraft disposal, accident investigation and family assistance Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he was shocked to learn about the crash and ordered an “all-out search” and rescue efforts In his instructions issued soon after the incident, Xi said he was shocked to learn about the incident involving China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 from Kunming to Guangzhou. He ordered the immediate launch of emergency response, all-out search and rescue efforts and proper settlement of the aftermath, state-run Xinhua news agency reported He said swift action should be taken to identify the cause of the crash and to strengthen the safety overhaul of the civil aviation sector to ensure the absolute safety of the sector and people’s lives S

Freeing people from genocide is the reason, motive & goal of the military operation we started in the Donbas & Ukraine 🇺🇦Putin says, then quotes the Bible There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends It's like Billy Graham meets North Korea 🇰🇵 #Russia🇷🇺 #President #Putin #RussiaUkraineWar

There are so many dead & wounded Russian soldiers 🇷🇺 in Homel region, Belarus 🇧🇾 that they've started loading corpses on trains at night so as not to attract attention 2,500 KIA sent back to Russia, hospital staff 🚑 say. That's 5x the official number

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Multiple strikes also on Voznesensk ammunition storage site #RussiaUkraine🇷🇺🇺🇦 #UkraineWar

Ukraine Apparent new footage of an obliterated Russian convoy, approximately 12x trucks, 2x T-80BV(M), and an apparent BMP, although ID is very difficult Location is unknown but we don't recognise the wreckage at this time #UkraineWar🇺🇦 #RussiaUkraine🇷🇺

Vyshhorod, north of Kyiv #RussiaUkraine🇷🇺🇺🇦 #UkraineWar

Kyiv near Akademmistechko #UkraineWar🇺🇦 #RussiaUkraine🇷🇺

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