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No extension beyond Dec 15 Smart City plan deadline: MoUD
This was clarified by the MoUD at a meeting with state Urban Development Secretaries and Municipal Commissioners of nominated cities from nine states
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Environment Ministry launches new website of NCDMA
The new website of National Clean Development Mechanism Authority (NCDMA), which gives approval for CDM projects like energy efficiency and solid waste management, will help capture the entire life cycle of projects
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Katra solar project to save Rs 1 cr energy bill for railways
Pitching for green power, the Indian Railways have set up 1 mw solar power plant at Katra station, that can save up to Rs 1 cr annually on energy bills and significant reduction of carbon dioxide at rail premises
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Facebook to help BSNL set up 100 wi-fi hotspots in rural India
Facebook will spend Rs 5 crore per annum for sponsoring these 100 wi-fi hotspots, being set up by BSNL selected vendor Quad Zen, in the country
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19 Maharashtra cities become free of open defecation
The Government of Maharashtra has set a target to achieve a complete open defecation-free status by 2018
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CII in pact with Bengal govt to build four smart cities
As per the agreement, CII will work with the state's urban development department and other stakeholders in developing the vision, setting goals and charting strategies for four urban locations in West Bengal
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Delhi Metro bags ISO rating for efficient energy management
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s total energy savings in the years 2013 & 2014 has totaled up to Rs 13.55 crores
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VPT to set up 10-MW solar power plant by March 2016
The Visakhapatnam Port Trust plans to commission a 10-MW solar power plant, with an estimated project cost of Rs 60 crore, by March 2016 in two phases
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Haryana govt gives sanction to 32,115 beneficiaries under IHL
A sum of Rs 23.41 crore has been released to various Urban Local Bodies under the Swachh Bharat Mission for the construction of Individual Household Latrine (IHL)
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Land acquisition for highways to be done by states: NHIDC
The land for highways would have to be acquired within a stipulated timeframe by the states, says NHIDC Managing Director
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