Business EconomyPosted at: Aug 27 2015 7:56PM

Govt to replace all street lights with LED bulbs in next two years: Goyal

Bangalore, Aug 27 (UNI) Government will replace all street lights of the country with LED bulbs in next two years under efficient lighting programme, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said today. Addressing the first foundation day celebrations of the Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of the States (AREAS) in Bengaluru Mr Goyal said Karnataka should join hands with the central government in its energy efficiency programmes. Mr Goyal said the central government expects Karnataka to be in top five in the implementation of new and renewable energy programmes. India has the target of producing 1,75,000 MW and Renewable energy in next five years. The government also launched Solar Mission to generate 1 lakh MW solar power in the country. Similarly, wind mission targeted at 75,000 MW power generations. Addressing the meet State Energy Minister D. K Shivkumar said Karnataka has huge potential for hydro projects but water conflicts between states are hindering the developments of these projects. The minister said the central government should interfere in this issue and help getting clearance for hydro projects for the growth of New and Renewable energy sector. Mr Goyal also presented awards for representatives from 21 states for showing excellence in New and Renewable Energy sector. UNI ABI SY RJ 1955

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Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1 50L tons coal

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Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 18 (UNI) In the backdrop of severe Coal crisis due to the ongoing strike at Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL),Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has embarked on a relentless mission to secure the crucial raw material of coal, which is essential for its safe and sustained operations.

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BELAGAVI, APR 19 (UNI):- MES Candidate Mahadev Patil with his supporters on his way to the filing the Nomination papers for Belagavi Parliamentary seat, in Belagavi on Friday.UNI PHOTO-90U

BELAGAVI, APR 19 (UNI):- MES Candidate Mahadev Patil on his way to the filing the nomination papers to Belagavi Lok Sabha election with his supporters in Belagavi on Friday.UNI PHOTO-89U

BELAGAVI, APR 19 (UNI):- MES Candidate Mahadev Patil with his supporters on his way to the filing the Nomination papers for Belagavi Parliamentary seat, in Belagavi on Friday.UNI PHOTO-88U

BELAGAVI, APR 19 (UNI):- MES Candidate Mahadev Patil with his supporters on his way to the filing the Nomination papers for Belagavi Parliamentary seat, in Belagavi on Friday.UNI PHOTO-87U

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SOUTH TURA, WEST GARO HILLS, APR 19 (UNI):- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma showing his ink marked finger after casting his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 at 51 South Tura, in West Garo Hills on Friday. UNI PHOTO-

BANIHAL ,APR 19 (UNI):- Apr 19 (UNI) Voters displaying their inked fingers after casting their ballot in Banihal segment of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency where polling for the first phase was held on Friday.UNI PHOTO-83U

BANIHAL,APR 19 (UNI):- Voters displaying their inked fingers after casting their ballot in Banihal segment of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency where polling for the first phase was held on Friday.UNI PHOTO-82U

BANIHAL, APR 19 (UNI):- Voters displaying their inked fingers after casting their ballot in Banihal segment of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency where polling for the first phase was held on Friday.UNI PHOTO-74U

ANANTNAG, APR 19 (UNI):- Advocate Saleem Parray leader of the Democratic progressive Azad party (DPAP) candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat with party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on his way to file nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, on Friday. UNI PHOTO-81U

BANIHAL,APR 19 (UNI):- Apr 19 (UNI) Voters displaying their inked fingers after casting their ballot in Banihal segment of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency where polling for the first phase was held on Friday.UNI PHOTO-77U

BANIHAL,APR 19 (UNI):- Apr 19 (UNI) Voters displaying their inked fingers after casting their ballot in Banihal segment of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency where polling for the first phase was held on Friday.UNI PHOTO-76U

BANIHAL,APR 19 (UNI):- Apr 19 (UNI) Voters displaying their inked fingers after casting their ballot in Banihal segment of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency where polling for the first phase was held on Friday.UNI PHOTO-74U

MUZAFFARNAGAR, APR 19 (UNI):- People waiting in queue for their turn to cast franchise for the Lok Sabha election -2024 during the first phase of election at a polling station, in Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh on Friday UNI PHOTO-PSB24U

MUZAFFARNAGAR, APR 19 (UNI):- Women show their ink marked fingers after casting franchise for the Lok Sabha election -2024 during the first phase of polling at a polling station, in Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh on Friday UNI PHOTO-PSB23U

MUZAFFARNAGAR, APR 19 (UNI):- People waiting in queue for their turn to cast franchise for the Lok Sabha election -2024 during the first phase of election at a polling station, in Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh on Friday UNI PHOTO-PSB22U

ANANTNAG, APR 19 (UNI):- Advocate Saleem Parray leader of the Democratic progressive Azad party (DPAP) candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat with party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on his way to file nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, on Friday. UNI PHOTO-80U

ANANTNAG, APR 19 (UNI):- Advocate Saleem Parray leader of the Democratic progressive Azad party (DPAP) candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat with party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on his way to file nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, on Friday. UNI PHOTO-79U

ANANTNAG, APR 19 (UNI):- Advocate Saleem Parray leader of the Democratic progressive Azad party (DPAP) candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat with party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on his way to file nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, on Friday. UNI PHOTO-78U