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Explore alternative fuels: A P J Abdul Kalam

Hyderabad, June 10 : President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam today said the country would be self sufficient and independent in energy sector by 2030, by adopting solar, nuclear and bio-diesel energies as alternative fuels.

Addressing the industrialists and corporate managements organised by the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) here, Dr Kalam pointed out that the shortage of fossil fuel led to the hike in crude oil prices in the international market.

Stating that the country would be self-sufficient in energy sector in next 25 years by utilising solar, nuclear and bio energy sources, the President expressed hope of producing bio-diesel to the tune of Rs 60,000 crore by 2030.

Production of bio-diesel would raise India to the status of energy producer and facilitate agriculture, employment and a subsequent economic generation. The scientists were conducting research on nano technology, he said.

Suggesting that the country has abundant Thorium reserves for nuclear power generation, Dr Kalam said the country would become a major nuclear power generator once we acquire the technology to convert Thorium into fissile material'.

UNI

No proposal to withdraw Form 2F: Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) The government has clarified that there was no proposal to drop the new Income Tax Form--Form 2F--to be effective from August 1, 2006, but said it could be modified in the next assessment year based on the feedback received from different parties. "Form 2F to replace the From 2E(Naya Saral) at existence in present will be optional till July one,2006, the last day for filing Income Tax Return for.....

Senior BJP leader survives a militant attack, PSO injured in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 10 (UNI) Two days after the BJP announced a reward of Rs one lakh to civilians who will kill a militant, party leader Sofi Yousuf survived an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in south Kashmir today. ''It was a narrow escape for me and my three Personnel Security Officers (PSO),'' Mr Yousuf told UNI. He said he was on way to Srinagar from Anantnag when militants detonated a powerful IED near Bijbehar patrol pump.....

A militant killed in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 10 (UNI) A militant was killed by security forces while an ultra beat up and injured one person in the Kashmir valley overnight, official spokesman said. He said security forces gunned down a militant in an encounter at Haran Chogal in the frontier district of Kupwara last night. The encounter ensued after a search party was attacked by the militants, they said adding one Ak rifle, four magazines, two hand grenades and 42.....
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