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An official statement quoting Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said this decision would help reshape energy management to ensure efficient short, medium, and long-term planning and the economic disposition of energy resources from 2024-25. The Chief Minister said the state has a hydro potential of 24,567 MW, whereas only 11,150 MW has been harnessed through 172 hydro projects till date. He underscored the need for enhanced coordination among three key entities — the Directorate of Energy, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (HPPCL) and Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). Sukhu said that lack of communication and disparate pricing strategies have…

The accused was identified asSudhakar B. Atram, a driver with the Forest Department.Atram was part of a team responding to reports of wild elephants entering Palasgaon forest after villagers raised an alert.While the team was attempting to drive away the elephants on Saturday, Atram parked his vehicle by the roadside and began recording a video. It was then one of the elephants charged towards him. While others managed to escape, Atram stumbled and fell and was trampled.The body of the victim has been sent for autopsy, and senior officials are conducting an investigation into the incident. The incident comes against…

On Sunday, at the R Premadasa Stadium, Siraj became only the second bowler to take a six-fer in a men’s ODI Asia Cup final after Ajantha Mendis picked a deadly 6-21 as India bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50 in the title clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.“This is outstanding bowling. This is the test match length that leads to 4 wickets in one over. This makes it world-class bowling. On one side, you have Jasprit Bumrah, and on the other side, you have Mohammed Siraj. We no longer need to look at the scorecard; just witness…

The ACC president Jay Shah took to X, (previously Twitter) and stated, “Their unwavering commitment and hard work made the Asia Cup 2023 an unforgettable spectacle. They ensured the stage was set for thrilling cricket action, from pitch perfection to lush outfield.””This recognition highlights the critical role these individuals play in cricket’s success. Let’s celebrate and honour their yeoman services!” he wrote on the social media platform.Unfavourable weather conditions in Kandy and Colombo have ruined the 2023 Asia Cup. Matches at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy, where India played its group matches, and the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo,…

The accused were identified as Rajender Kumar a.k.a Bittoo, Mukesh Kumar, Rachna, and Deepa.The official said that Rachna, a cousin of the victim, was the key conspirator behind the crime.A manhunt is going on to nab two other absconding accused – Deepak and Ashu Balyan.Police have also recovered Rs 24 lakh cash, gold jewellery and a country-made pistol along with two bullets from the accused.According to the police, a complaint was received about the robbery that occurred around 8.15 a.m. on Monday in the Jagatpuri police station area.Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shahdara, Rohit Meena said that the complainant said that…

Reportedly, SRK fans from Guwahati, Assam had organised a special show of ‘Jawan’ for elderly women from an old age home.In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club account, old women were seen smiling and happily posing for the camera, after they watched the show of the action entertainer.The post was captioned: “Women of all ages love SRK Just look at these smiling ladies from an Old Age Home in #Guwahati watching Jawan.”On Sunday, SRK replied to the post, and wrote: “Thank u and big hug to each of them…. Glad I can…

Mohammed Arfath was the fastest rider of the day as he headed a podium sweep by Bengaluru riders while winning the 2-Stroke 131-165cc Super Sport category outpacing Mustafa Siraj Khan and Abdul Shaik.Another Bengalurian, Mohammed Fazil won the 4-Stroke 165cc Super Sport Indian class ahead of Chennai’s Aravind Ganesh and Arfath.Abdul Shaik topped the Super Sport 2-stroke 130cc category with Arfath and R Sirajuddin (Chennai) completing the podium in that order.Chennai’s Jagathishree (One Racing) spared three-tenths to Lani Zena (RACR Castrol Power1) from Puducherry with Soundari A (AS Motorsport) finishing third in the Girls (Novice, 165cc) category.Results (all 4-Stroke unless…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has admitted that the temptation of T20 league earnings was a factor in his retirement from ODI cricket after this year’s World Cup, as he seeks to supplement his income in the final stages of his career.The Proteas wicketkeeper, who retired from Test cricket almost two years ago, has announced that he will retire from the 50-over format after the 2023 World Cup in India. However, he will continue to play T20 cricket in both international and league competitions around the world.De Kock, who was playing in his final…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is far ahead of other countries in its progress to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) and this is extremely impressive, said a top executive at the Switzerland-based non-profit The Global Fund.Talking to IANS, Lady Roslyn Morauta, Chair of the Board, The Global Fund, which partners with India for its national programmes in HIV, TB and malaria through grants to government and non-governmental organisations, said that India is also doing quite well to tackle HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria cases.”India is far ahead of other countries in its progress to eliminate TB. In particular, the UN Sustainable…

Addressing the audience at the inauguration of the first phase of an international convention centre “YashoBhoomi” in the national capital, where he also launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme, Modi said: “Shouldn’t locally-made products reach the global markets? For this, you first have to be vocal for local, and then turn local into global. Ganesh Chaturthi, Dhanteras, Deepavali, and a lot other festivals are going to come. I urge all citizens to buy local (products during this time).”He said that it is the responsibility of the entire country to live up to the ‘vocal for local’ campaign, urging people to buy…