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Tamil Nadu government launches free CFL scheme

January 1, 2014

In a bid to promote power saving, Tamil Nadu government began the first phase of distributing free Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs to over 14 lakh hut-dwellers in the state. The scheme is aimed at saving 40 mw of electricity. ..

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OIL signs pact with IRMA for studying the feasibility of Project ‘Kamdhenu’

January 1, 2014

PSU (Public Sector Unit) Oil India Ltd. has inked an agreement with Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) to conduct a feasibility study for the company for its plan to set up dairy production facility in Assam. The project which ..

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‘Guardian’ – Microsoft launched new app for women's safety

December 31, 2013

The technology giant Microsoft launched a new application (app) ‘Guardian’ with safety features, exclusively for Windows phone users in India. It builds up this app, chiefly to protect women from incidents such as ‘Nirbhaya’. About the app ‘Guardian’ Uses Microsoft ..

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Arvind Kejriwal takes oath as Chief Minister of Delhi

December 30, 2013

The top-most leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. He was administered the oath by the Lieutenant Governor of the capital Najeeb Jung. Along with Kejriwal, six others: Manish Sisodia, Girish ..

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CCEA nod to continuation of National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen during 12th Plan

December 29, 2013

The ‘National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen’  will continue during the 12th Plan Period as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved for the same. National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen (NSWF): Devised by: The Department of Animal ..

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59.4% of Indian rural households have no latrines: NSSO survey

December 29, 2013

As per a survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), 59.4% of rural Indian households lack latrine facility. The survey throws light on key indicators of living conditions like drinking water, sanitation, hygiene and housing condition in India. ..

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