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Bangladesh’s electricity demand rises 7% during protests despite economic disruptions
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RES, Aula Energy partner to develop 612 MW wind farm in Australia
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Andhra Pradesh launches projects worth Rs 36.83 billion in Sri City
On August 19, 2024, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and inked deals for projects in Sri City valued at Rs 36.83 billion, potentially generating 15,280 employment opportunities. Fifteen industrial projects worth Rs 15.7 billion were inaugurated, expected to create 8,480 jobs. The foundation was laid for seven projects with an investment of Rs 9 billion, likely to generate 2,740 jobs. Additionally, five agreements were signed involving an investment…
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