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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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1301. After 75 Years, Two Remote Villages Along LoC in Kupwara Get Electricity
- 1300 -Souls of remote villages Kundiyan and Patroo of Keran along the line of control (LOC) in Kupwara district, as their villages for the first time got electricity supply (through grid connectivity).
- Two Sub Stations of 250 KV (33kv/440 volts) were completed under Samirdh Seema Yojan (SSY) by KPDCL Electric Division Kupwara, electrifying the villages, ending the long wait of the residents.
- It is a big achievement and testimony of transformation down at the grass root level as only two months ago approval and allocation of this project was made.
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1302. Centre Releases Over ₹284 Cr XV Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura
- On 27 August, 2025 It was reported that, The Centre has released more than ₹284 crore to rural local bodies in three states under the 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants for the financial year 2025–26.
- According to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Mizoram received ₹14.27 crore for 827 eligible village councils under the 2023–24 grants.
- The funds, released on the recommendation of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Jal Shakti, are disbursed in two instalments each year.
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1303. Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath Launches Nine High Capacity Power Transmission Upgrade Projects worth ₹126 Crore
- Power Minister on 25 August,2025 laid the foundation stone for the re-stringing of nine high-capacity 132 KV transmission lines using High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductors at Bodhjungnagar near Agartala.
- The ₹126.33 crore project, spanning 165 circuit kilometers, is scheduled to be completed within a year.
- The minister underlined that Tripura’s peak power demand is projected to touch 700 MW by 2031-32, compared to the present base of 10.71 lakh registered consumers.
- The upgraded lines will connect key transmission routes, including Bodhjungnagar–Surjyamaninagar, Ambassa–Manu–P.K. Bari, Ambassa–Kamalpur, Rukhia–Udaipur, and Rabindranagar–NEEPCO Monarchak, among others.
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1304. NEC-Funded Hostels For International Students Inaugurated At Nagaland University
- On August, 2025 Nagaland University marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new International Student and Research Scholars Hostels at Lumami, Zunheboto
- The project, funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) at a cost of 4.76 crore rupees aims to address the university’s growing need for student accommodation.
- Gracing the event as Chief Guest, NEC Secretary, Satinder Kumar Bhalla lauded the university’s achievements, including securing over 150 patents, and urged the institution to explore funding opportunities through its alumni network and the private sector.
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1305. Manipur: PHED Launches First Online Water Billing Portal For Imphal Areas
- On August 27,2025 It was reported that, PHED Manipur launched its first online billing portal (bills.phedmanipur.com) at Khoyathong, Imphal West, covering IMC and Greater Imphal areas.
- The portal aims to ensure transparent, accurate billing and convenient digital payments, with grievance redressal and alerts, reducing manual workload.
- Since January 2025, 50,498 meters installed generating ₹91.5 lakh; features 24×7 access, online new connection applications, helpline support, and upcoming consumption-based tariff system.
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1306. India adds 18 GW solar capacity in H1 2025, up 31%: Report
- On August 27,2025 In H1 2025, India added 18 GW solar capacity, a 31% rise YoY, with 11.3 GW in Q2 (April–June) alone. Rajasthan (33.7%), Gujarat (27%), and Maharashtra (17.4%) led new installations.
- Growth was fueled by developers’ push for ISTS charge waiver (till June 2025) and rising demand from DISCOMs for renewable power. Yet, challenges remain: module shortages, grid bottlenecks, and delays in PPAs.
- India’s cumulative solar capacity hit 116.4 GW, making up 24% of total power and 49% of renewable energy. Despite this surge, tendering fell 58% and auctions 74% YoY, highlighting a slowdown in pipeline progress.
1307. NHAI, Vertis Trust launch scholarship scheme for toll plaza employees’ children
- On August,27, 2025 It was reported that, In July 2025 at New Delhi, NHAI in partnership with Vertis Infrastructure Trust launched Project Aarohan, a scholarship programme for children of toll plaza employees, implemented by Bharat Cares of SMEC Trust.
- With a budget of ₹1 crore, it will cover 500 students (Class 11–Graduation) with ₹12,000 scholarships and 50 postgraduate students with ₹50,000, alongside mentorship, skill workshops, and career guidance, through an online application and transparent selection.
- The scheme reflects NHAI’s commitment to social responsibility, supporting families that keep highways running. It aims to nurture talent, promote long-term educational empowerment, and create pathways of self-reliance, thereby contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat and inclusive growth.
1308. Burhanpur Becomes First Indian District to Deliver Tap Water to Every Rural Home
- Amid the pandemic, when local authorities began laying the groundwork for providing potable tap water connection to every rural household in 2020, it seemed like a long-drawn task. Over 254 villages spread across the district, whose 60% of the total area is covered by forests, accessibility was a challenge that required careful manoeuvring.
- Despite Madhya Pradesh being one of the 13 districts identified by the Jal Shakti ministry, where 95% of the residual work is yet to be completed, Burhanpur has managed to complete the project in time.
- Burhanpur is the only one which has been able to get it certified after people from all 254 villages passed a resolution in the Gram Sabha and certified that they have access to safe drinking water through tap.
1309. Centre clears ₹282-crore upgrade for NH-48 in Gurugram–Jaipur stretch
- On 26 August,2025 Union Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways & Corporate Affairs laid the foundation stone for four flyovers and nine foot overbridges on NH-48 between Gurgaon–Kotputli–Jaipur, worth ₹282 crore.
- The flyovers aim to ease congestion and reduce accidents, while foot overbridges with ramps, stairways, and lighting improve pedestrian safety. These are part of India’s rapid highway expansion, growing from 91,000 km in 2014 to over 1.46 lakh km in 2024.
- Minister said "India now builds roads at a record pace of 34 km/day. The projects will improve mobility in Gurugram, Rewari, and nearby areas, boosting connectivity and economic growth. In Delhi-NCR alone, ₹80,545 crore projects covering 1,679 km have been completed, with more underway."
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1310. SAIL supplies 8,000 tonnes of critical steel for Indian Navy frigates
- On August 26, 2025, SAIL supplied around 8,000 tonnes of critical-grade steel for the Indian Navy’s new frontline stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, commissioned by Defence Minister at Visakhapatnam.
- The steel enables construction of advanced multi-mission stealth frigates, reduces dependence on imported special steel, and strengthens India’s defense manufacturing under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’.
- Project 17A frigates commissioned simultaneously from two shipyards; SAIL’s supply comes from Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela; supports previous vessels like INS Vikrant, INS Nilgiri, INS Ajay, and more, highlighting ongoing naval-industry collaboration.