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New Delhi: The Indian real estate market witnessed unprecedented growth in 2023, surpassing all expectations and setting new records. As the market gears up for 2024, all indicators point to a sustained and robust growth phase, bolstering the nation’s economy and investor confidence alike.  The upcoming Union Budget 2024 sets the expectations high for the real estate sector. The developer community expresses its wish list for the government to look into it. “We are anticipating a growth-oriented budget where real estate thrives as a cornerstone of progress with policies that nurture sustainable development, incentivize innovation, and foster the housing segment…

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Shimla: Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN informed that SJVN has secured full quoted capacity of 100 MW Solar Power Project through e-Reverse Auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). Nand Lal Sharma stated that SJVN successfully bagged 100 MW Solar Project @ Rs 2.54/Unit on Build Own and Operate basis through a tariff based competitive bidding process of GUVNL Phase XXI. This Ground Mounted Solar Project shall be developed by SJVN through its wholly owned subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) at a tentative cost of Rs 550 crores. The project shall be executed by…

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Tampa, Florida, United States: The global cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting new challenges and opportunities for defenders and threat actors alike, especially with the rapid evolution of AI. In its latest industry findings global survey, EC-Council, inventor of the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) and a global leader in cybersecurity certification and training, released the EC-Council C|EH Threat Report 2024, exposing the alarming state of cybersecurity and the current situation directly from the front lines. The EC-Council C|EH Threat Report 2024 is based on insights from 1,066 professionals across 112 countries from 14 different industries. Over 50% of the respondents have…

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Bangalore: The Akshaya Patra Foundation, world’s largest NGO-run school feeding programme and the implementing arm of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan, has once again been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the prestigious Great Place to Work Institute for the year 2024. This year’s recognition marks the eighth instance of the foundation being honored for its commitment to employee welfare and well-being. Additionally, the foundation has earned a distinguished spot among India’s Best NGOs to Work For 2023, as acknowledged by the same institute. In its mission to feed millions of children across India, Akshaya Patra has not only…

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Shimla: Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN informed that SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), the renewable subsidiary of SJVN, has signed a Contract Agreement for the Balance of System (BoS) of 360 MW Solar Power Project with M/s Solar World Energy Solutions Private Limited, Noida. The contract includes Operation and Maintenance of the Solar PV Plant for a period of three years. The agreement has been signed in the presence of Akhileshwar Singh, Director (Finance) SJVN, Ajay Singh, CEO, SGEL and senior official of SGEL and Solar World Energy Solutions. Nand Lal Sharma apprised that the 360 MW…

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Chandigarh: Chitkara University’s, Department of Fashion Design, Chitkara Design School hosted scintillating Fashion Future Forward Conclave over a span of 2 days at its sprawling campus, on Chandigarh – Patiala Highway. Narendra Kumar, Creative Shape Shifter being felicitated by Hon’ble Dr Madhu Chitkara Pro-Chancellor Chitkara University The Fashion Future Forward Conclave offline conclave saw industry experts with reputable fashion brands and Fashion design Studios as well as academics engage with cohorts of students. This allowed the flow of ideas and exchange of dialogue with the current fashion and design students of CDS. Dialogue on future of sustainability, digital green marketing and online retail,…

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Shimla: Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN informed that SJVN has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The MOU was signed in the presence of Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman, NHAI and Sushil Sharma, Director (Projects), SJVN in New Delhi today. Nand Lal Sharma apprised that the primary focus of this MoU is to utilize the expertise of SJVN in Technical Consultancy Services.  SJVN will review slope protection works at various locations, particularly on the hillside from Parwanoo-Solan-Shimla section of NH-05, Kullu Manali Highway, and various NHAI projects situated in Himachal Pradesh.…

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Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the imprisonment of fearless Burmese journalist- filmmaker Shin Daewe for live by the ruling military junta of Myanmar (also known as Burma and Brahmadesh) and demands her immediate release along with other over 50 jailed scribes. The award-winning documentary producer was sentenced for life imprisonment on 10 January 2024 by a military court inside Insein prison in Yangon (formerly Rangoon) on terrorism charges. Shin (50) was arrested by the Burmese soldiers  from a bus terminal in Yangon on 15 October as she was shooting…

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Solan: A doctoral scholar of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni has discovered two new fruit fly species (Tephritidae) during survey studies conducted for fruit flies in Himachal Pradesh. The discovery was made during the doctoral research of Maneesh Pal Singh, who was working under the guidance of Dr. Divender Gupta, former Professor and Head of the Department of Entomology of the university. After characterization and consultation with UK-based fruit fly taxonomy expert Dr. David Lawrence Hancock, the species were declared new to the world. The species were named Bactrocera prabhakari and Tephritis himalayae. Dr. Maneesh Pal…

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Geneva/Guwahati, 3 January 2024: With 140 journalists killed, 2023 was the deadliest year in ten years, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, announced in Geneva on Wednesday. Two-thirds of the victims were in the Middle East, with almost one killed every day in the last three months of the year in Gaza. The PEC strongly condemns all these attacks and sends its condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones. It calls for those responsible for these crimes to be brought to justice as quickly as possible. Of the 140 media workers killed in…

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Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the five-day long National Level Winter Carnival at Manali today. He also offered prayers at the historic Hidimba Temple and flagged off the Carnival Parade from Circuit House, Manali. The Parade featured the involvement of more than 250 Mahila Mandals and cultural troupes from Himachal Pradesh and other States, presenting a vibrant display of traditions, cultures along with messages supporting social cause. He also inaugurated the cultural program at Manu Rangshala, the stage for the five day festivity. The carnival will witness performance from as many as 25 cultural groups from various…

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Shimla: Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN apprised that Department of Investment & Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance, Government of India has agreed to the proposal of SJVN & Ministry of Power to form four Joint Venture (JV) companies for the development of Hydro & Renewable Projects in India & Nepal. Nand Lal Sharma further said that SJVN will be the leading partners in three Joint Venture companies, whereas SJVN’s wholly owned subsidiary SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) will be the leading partner in the fourth JV. SJVN will form a JV with Maharashtra State Power…

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Shimla: The State Cabinet meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu decided to start ‘Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start Up Yojna, Phase (II) for setting up Solar Power Projects (SPPs) for the youth aged between 21 to 45 years besides achieving the ‘clean energy’ initiatives of the Government. The scheme focuses on the installation of SPPs with capacities ranging from 100 kW to 500 kW, thereby contributing substantially to the state’s renewable energy targets. This will not only provide self employment opportunities but will also stimulate economic growth amongst the youth in times to…

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Shimla: Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN addressed the employees during ‘Setting up of the priorities for the year 2024’ event organized at Corporate Headquarters, Shimla. On this occasion, Smt. Geeta Kapur, Director (Personnel), and Sh. Akhileshwar Singh, Director (Finance) were also present. Nand Lal Sharma extended warmest greetings for a prosperous and successful new year to all. He highlighted that SJVN is treading swiftly on the path of growth. The successful commissioning of two projects namely 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Power Station & 75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Plant in 2023 is the step forward in this…

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Shimla: Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN announced that its 75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Plant located in district Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh has achieved commercial operation. With Commissioning of this project installed capacity of SJVN now stands at 2227 MW. Nand Lal Sharma further apprised that SJVN has implemented75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Project Plant through its wholly owned subsidiarySJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL). SGEL has bagged this 75 MW Solar Power Project at a tariff of Rs. 2.98 per unit through Competitive Tariff bidding conducted by Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Development Agency. Sharma informed that the project will generate 159.77 million units in the first…

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