Spotlight
New Delhi, 10 March 2007
HYDRO-POWER
POTENTIAL IN J&K
NEW DELHI, March 10 (INFA): Jammu and Kashmir has a potential of about
7,500 Megawatt hydro-power generation.
The State Government has initiated a single window clearance
policy for setting up new power plants and renovation of the existing ones.
Dock
Several projects are planned and are at various stages of
development. These include 390 MW Dulhasti and 450 MW Baglihar project, 280 MW
Uri-II and 600 MW Sawalkot projects are also at various states of
consideration.
The State Finance Corporation provides economic assistance for setting up new units to boost economic
development in the State. It also provides term finance for modernization,
renovation or diversification of the existing projects. ---INFA
SUGAR IN DIETARY
MANAGEMENT
NEW DELHI, March 10 (INFA): Fat is the most
energy dense nutrient and has the weakest effect on satiety. However, eating
carbohydrates, including sugar, triggers signals that promote satiety and
decrease hunger.
Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners do not provide
the same restraint over intake as sugar. At least 55% of food energy should be
derived from a wide variety of carbohydrate sources for all ages except for
children under two years.
Replacing fat in the diet with carbohydrates (starch and
sugar), and increasing physical activity levels, can assist
in initial weight loss and help to
maintain a healthy body weight.
The evidence suggests that a high-fat, high-energy diet,
combined with inactive sedentary lifestyles, are the two principle factors
increasing the risk of obesity.
A combination of high-carbohydrate diets and regular physical
activity can assist in the
maintenance of an ideal body weight. ---INFA
TREASURE HUNTERS
HYDERABAD, March 10 (INFA): The second
century B.C. Buddhist site at dhuliktta near Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh has,
of late, turned into a haven for treasure hunters. Ignoring security for
ancient monuments, a bench of treasure hunters recently attempted to dig the site
for hidden treasure.
Last month, some unknown persons dug a portion of the Stupa
in January last. It may be added a maha Stupa decorated with sculptured
limestone panels lies at the site.
Following the discovery Andhra Pradesh planned to transform the
site into a tourist hub, in collaboration with the ASI. ---INFA
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