UK-EU renegotiations possible next month
Jan 20
Agreement between the UK and the rest of the EU over David Cameron’s reform proposals is possible next month. Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, said he would table concrete proposals for discussion at February’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels. Should a deal be reached, it would open the possibility of a referendum on the UK’s membership being held in June. A poll must be held by the end of 2017, but the Prime Minister is thought to favour 2016.
Mr Cameron is trying to negotiate a better deal for the UK in the European Union as a prelude to holding an in-out referendum on whether the UK should remain a member. Negotiations are focused on four key areas: economic governance, sovereignty, competitiveness and curbs on EU migration to the UK.
Both sides are insisting progress is being made but that obstacles remain, particularly in relation to the UK’s proposal for EU migrants to have to wait four years before being able to claim in-work benefits. Holding a referendum in the first half of 2016 – which senior government ministers reportedly favour – effectively hinges on the other 27 EU members agreeing to the UK’s proposals next month.
Solar power tariff drops to Rs 4.34 a unit: Goyal
Jan 20
Union Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal has said that solar power tariff has touched an all-time low of 4.34 rupees per unit. In a tweet, he said, transparent auctions with a ready provision of land and transmission, has resulted in solar tariffs coming below thermal power cost. He further noted that the country is rapidly moving towards realising the clean energy vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The solar power tariff fell to an all-time low, with Finland-based energy firm Fortum Finnsurya Energy quoting 4.34 rupees to bag the mandate to set up a 70 Mega Watt solar plant under NTPC’s Bhadla Solar Park tender. New and Renewable Energy Joint Secretary Tarun Kapoor said that low tariffs are a result of the confidence in the balance sheet of NTPC and solar parks that come with all clearances and confidence in the market.
21st century India will be led by ‘Start-up’ leaders: Dr Jitendra Singh
Declaration of Sikkim as the first Organic State of India has opened up new vistas for start-up initiatives in organic farming in Northeast; says Minister
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that 21st century will be led by “Start-up” leaders and tomorrow’s India will be entrepreneur’s India. He was addressing a one-day conference on “Start-up India” held as immediate follow-up to the announcement of “Start-up India, Stand-up India” campaign by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 16th of this month. The conference was organized by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) here today.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that this is certainly the best times happening for India as the Prime Minister is always open to the new initiatives and out-of-box positive experimentation. He said that India is on the verge of becoming a world power on the basis of its youth strength who comprise over 65% of country’s population and are thus the real torch bearers of “Start-up India” mission. Reiterating the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s assertion that government has no business to be in business, he said, the future of “Start-up India” will be charted out by economy planners and young entrepreneurs.
Hailing some of the incredible provisions in Prime Minister’s “Start-up India” declaration, Dr Jitendra Singh, in particular, referred to the provision of exit period of three months during which a youngster will have the opportunity to decide whether to go ahead or to switch over to some other alternative option without much liability. This will not only increase the risk – taking capacity of the “start-up” youngster, but will also give him the confidence to persist with his initiatives without giving up, he said.
Referring to Northeast, Dr Jitendra Singh disclosed that the Ministry of DoNER is contemplating the feasibility of creating a “Venture Fund” for start-ups. The declaration of Sikkim as the first Organic State of India has opened up new vistas for start-up initiatives in organic farming in Northeast, he added.
Mr Daniel Carmen, the Ambassador of Israel and ASSOCHAM President Shri Sunil Kanoria, also shared their opinion on the occasion.
4th India-Africa Hydrocarbons Conference
January 20, 2016
INVITATION
FOR COVERAGE
Dear Sir/Madam,
You are cordially invited to cover the following event:
| Event | Concluding session of 4th India-Africa Hydrocarbons Conference in which the Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will make his remarks and the Minister for External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj will deliver the valedictory address on the occasion. |
| Date | Friday, 22nd January 2016 |
| Time | 06:00 PM |
| Venue | Convention Hall, Hotel The Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Paswan will hold a press conference
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Press Conference on the Micro Industry Complex
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You are invited to cover the following event.
| Event | Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan will hold a Press Conference on the Micro Industry Complex being set up at Jodhpur with support of the Department of Science & Technology. |
| Date | 21st January, 2016 (Thursday). |
| Venue | Science Centre, CSIR Vigyan Kendra (Guest House), Lodi Gardens, Gate No.2 Lane, Opp. India International Centre, New Delhi-110003 |
| Time | 12.00 noon (followed by Lunch) |
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