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AAP govt announces reduced electricity bills, free water for Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday announced reduced electricity bills and free water for the people of Delhi soon after coming to power. Sisodia said that promises made by the AAP government will be fulfilled keeping the interests of people in mind. He said that the households which use electricity up to 400 units per month shall be eligible for paying half of their bill amount, while the families which exceed 400 units will have to pay the entire bill. Further, Sisodia announced free supply of 20,000 litres of water to every household in a month. The facilities will be effective from March 01 onwards. Feb 25, 2015
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Land Acquisition Row: Reactions flow as Shiv Sena, Akali Dal oppose Bill

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): In the recent developments in the Land Acquisition Bill row, NDA partners Shiv Sena and Shiromani Akali Dal have decided to oppose the bill drawing political reactions. Shis Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that the concerns and interests of the farmers need to be considered by the political parties before passing any such bill. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that any party which works for the benefit of the farmers will consider their needs. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that any party which thinks about the farmers' well-being will not let the bill get passed. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Aggarwal assured that the Opposition leaders will not let the bill pass as it is not in favour of the farmers. Feb 25, 2015
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Land Acquisition Bill: Some parties are misleading people, govt is open for discussion, says Venkaia

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): After the opposition parties led by Congress walked out of the Parliament in protest of government's land acquisition bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that the BJP government is ready to discuss the matter with other political parties as they respect democracy and want to establish unanimous decision. However, he added that some parties are trying to mislead people on the issue. The government has not only been cornered by its rival parties but its political allies like the Shiv Sena and the Akali Dal have also termed the Government's controversial land bill "anti-farmer and against the interests of poor". Feb 25, 2015
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Shiv Sena boycotts NDA meeting, asks govt to rework on land acquisition bill

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): After the opposition parties led by congress walked out of the Parliament in protest of government’s land acquisition bill, BJP ally Shiv Sena skipped a meeting of NDA government over the issue. Both Shiv Sena and the Akali Dal have termed the Government's controversial land bill “anti-farmer and against the interests of poor”. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that the party has always worked in the interest of the farmers and will ask the BJP to review certain points in the bill. Meanwhile, central government hinted at diluting some of the provisions of the new land acquisition ordinance after meeting with its allies and amid growing protest on Tuesday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, who presided the meeting, assured the government would consult all the stakeholders before taking final decision. Feb 25, 2015
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ECB presents new 20 euro bill

Crisp and fresh off the press. Few can resist the feel of a brand new banknote. This the euro zone's new 20 euro bill. It's the third in the Europa series gradually replacing the original notes Feb 24, 2015
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Kejriwal shares stage with Anna in protest against Land Acquisition Bill

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday shared stage with Social activist Anna Hazare who is protesting against the amended land acquisition bill being presented by the BJP government in Lok Sabha. Kejriwal said that the new bill is against the interest of the farmers and if it gets passed the Central Government would be behaving like a property dealer for the rich and corporate. He assured to the people of Delhi that no illegal land acquisition shall be promoted in the Capital. Further, praising Anna, Kejriwal said that Hazare is like a ‘father figure’ to him and he holds due respect for Anna. He also requested Hazare to visit the Delhi Secretariat for a while some day to ‘purify’ it with his presence. Feb 24, 2015
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BJP to hold parliamentary meet over Land Acquisition Ordinance

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a parliamentary board meeting for the second time on Tuesday (February 24) over the land acquisition ordinance. The first meeting earlier in the day, before the parliament session began, was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. Minister of State for parliamentary affairs, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, told media the leaders of BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will meet in the evening to deliberate on the issues on how to make the land acquisition bill more effective for the farmers. Earlier in the day the government introduced in the lower house of the parliament the controversial Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 amid vociferous protests by the opposition. The government said it will hold discussions one more time to bring all parties on board with its plan. Rudy also informed that at the first meeting the ministry of coal and petroleum and oil made their presentations on coal block allocations and direct cash transfer scheme. Feb 24, 2015
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Politicos react after Land Acquisition Bill gets tabled in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Tuesday after Land Acquisition Bill got tabled in the Lok Sabha amid chaos in Rajya Sabha as discussion was being held. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that they will meet a delegation of farmers and listen to their pleas. Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, RJD leader JP Yadav, NCP leader DP Tripathi said that they are with Opposition on Land Acquisition Bill. Meanwhile, BJP leader Kalraj Mishra said that there should be a dialogue over the process. Feb 24, 2015
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