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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM approves revised policy for land compensation to farmers
1 2 Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday approved the revised policy for compensating farmers for land affected by the Right of Way (ROW) in the construction of new transmission lines of 400 kV or more capacity in Rajasthan. With the CM's decision towards farmers, additional compensation will now be provided for the construction of transmission lines of 400kV and above. He accepted the long-standing demand of farmers, ensuring that in the future, farmers will receive appropriate compensation for land used in the Right of Way and tower areas of transmission lines. A partial amendment was made to the compensation policy for land affected by the ROW for the construction of new transmission lines of 132kV or more capacity, effective from Nov 8, 2024, in Rajasthan, specifically for transmission lines of 400kV and above. Energy minister Heeralal Nagar said that the revised policy will greatly benefit farmers, allowing for proper compensation for losses incurred during the construction of transmission lines of 400kV and above on their fields. This will expedite the construction of high-capacity transmission lines in the state, benefiting common consumers with high-quality electricity. ROW is a strip of land where the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines take place. ROW is the centre of the transmission line. It removes all trees, structures, and constructions that obstruct power lines. According to this revised policy, an additional 200% compensation will now be provided on top of the previously payable 200% of the land value according to DLC rates for the tower base area of these lines. The tower base area will be the area enclosed by the four legs of the tower at ground level, with an additional one-metre extension on each side. Additionally, for ROW corridor, 30% of the land value will be payable in rural areas, 45% in municipal and other urban planning areas, and 60% in municipal corporations and metropolitan areas. This revised ROW compensation policy will apply to all implementing agencies (transmission licensees), Power Grid Corporation, and all private companies involved in the construction of transmission lines of 400 kV and above capacity.
Scoop
21-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Reefton Distilling Co. Announce Investment Offer To Grow Their Whisky Inventory
Multi Award winning West Coast business Reefton Distilling Co. have today announced a new investment opportunity for investors to secure a stake in the company. Seeking to raise additional capital as they continue to scale their Moonlight Creek whisky production, the company are looking to raise up to $2M NZD. Funds from this raise will be prioritised for further investment in their Moonlight Creek whisky inventory. Founder and Chief executive Patsy Bass commented, 'Whisky is inherently a long horizon product, and our business is ensuring appropriate investment levels until we have sufficient volumes of matured whisky ready for market.' She added, 'We see growing our whisky stocks as the biggest growth catalyst for the business and believe that our continued investment into Reefton Distilling Co.'s whisky vault lays a path forward to deliver products for the global market, which in turn underpins the value of the business as a whole.' The share offer was first released to existing shareholders, who have pre-emptive rights to participate in this investment round. With $738,000 NZD already raised, the offer has gone live to the public today (21 July 2025) via Snowball, an investment platform for private companies and funds (Invest in Reefton Distilling Co. – Snowball). Gold and Category Winner at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards (ROW) 2025 In early 2025 the distillery achieved a significant milestone with both their Moonlight Creek Manuka Smoked, Young Spirit*REF1 and Moonlight Creek New-Make Spirit*REF2, each winning Gold and Category Winner at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards (ROW) 2025. These accolades highlight Reefton Distilling Co. as one of New Zealand's most exciting new talents in whisky production and place them firmly on the list of spirits producers well positioned to benefit from the global trend of consumer's drinking higher quality alcohol. As one of New Zealand's largest independent distilleries with over 100+ global spirits & innovation awards (including 38 Gold/Double Gold/Platinum/Best in Category/Innovation/Design and Consumer's Choice Awards), Reefton Distilling Co. are internationally recognised as an innovative producer of premium spirits. The first B Corp certified whisky distillery in New Zealand, and the first New Zealand distillery to contract distil whisky for the Scots, Reefton Distilling Co. laid down their first Moonlight Creek Single Malt whisky in 2022. With their eyes firmly focused on the future, Reefton Distilling Co. have built a valuable asset base for global whisky sales with hundreds of casks already laid down, and more being added on a daily basis. Their existing whisky stocks are backed up with valuable land, buildings and plant, which are owned by the business. A business firmly established at the forefront of the New Zealand Distilling Industry Having firmly established themselves at the forefront of the New Zealand distilling industry, Reefton Distilling Co.'s core spirit ranges include Gin, Vodka and Single Malt Whisky. As the producers of one of NZ's strongest Gin brands (Little Biddy), they have a proven track record of innovation and new product development. Within 2 years of launch, Little Biddy Gin became the No. 2 Gin brand in the premium plus segment of the NZ gin market*REF3, a position which it retains today. Reefton Distilling Co.'s experienced senior management team is supported by a board with proven track records in international strategic marketing, business development and financial markets. The company has assembled a distinguished panel of international experts, each possessing extensive knowledge and discerning palates. This panel oversees and supports their product development journey, from its inception to its release. In April 2025, international expert, Scotch Whisky Maker, Polly Logan, made the trip to New Zealand to experience Reefton Distilling Co.'s whisky firsthand, she commented, 'The New Make Spirit is incredible, and the casks have been selected carefully. You can tell the care that has gone into creating the spirit, you know the moment it hits your senses. Sensational!' Only 1,000 bottles of the distillery's first ever whisky release, Moonlight Creek 'Pioneer', will be available exclusively by ballot later this year, making its way into the hands of those fortunate enough to have secured a bottle.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I'm grooming them': WWE star Booker T reveals about training his twins to follow the icon's footstep
(Image via WWE) WWE Hall of Famer Booker T is a well-known name in the industry, known for his well versed in training the stars of the future, and his teenage twin kids could be the next for him as he has already started grooming them for his family business. The 60-year-old retired wrestler and current NXT commentator is a mentor on US network A&E's LFG reality show, which returns for a second season this weekend. The WWE icon has revealed that he has started training his 15-year-old twin, his son and daughter to eventually take over his own promotion Reality of Wrestling (ROW), seeing the business side as more stable and less physically demanding. Even though he's leaning toward a future for them backstage, he's keeping the door open for whatever path they choose. Let's see what the WWE icon said about preparing his children for the future. Booker T reveals about preparing his twins to look after the wrestling business Booker T is all in when it comes to training the next generation of pro wrestlers, whether it's at Reality of Wrestling or WWE LFG . With that in mind, he's now revealed that he's getting his kids ready to take over his wrestling empire. The wrestling trainer has revealed this recently during his recent interview with Metro . He exclusively told Metro : 'Never say never. My son loves professional wrestling. My daughter, she's very, very athletic. I never knew what I was going to do until I got into it, you know?' However, Booker's wife, a fellow WWE Hall of Famer Sharmell, admitted that he might be happier if they work behind the scenes instead, taking over his Reality of Wrestling (ROW) promotion. He further stated that, 'I'm grooming them to be able to take over the business one day,' he said. 'From a behind the scenes perspective. That's where the money is! Less bumps as well [laughs]. No man, never say never!' Booker T is known as one of the promising trainers of WWE, as he has trained big shots of WWE like Roxanne Perez . He is also speculated to be training and grooming U.S pop sensation Travis Scott, who has made multiple cameos in WWE events. FULL MATCH: Booker T vs. The Rock – WCW Title Match: SummerSlam 2001 Booker T reminisces about his past experiences Booker T said that the first time he got into a wrestling ring, it felt really familiar, like he had been doing it his whole life. After 35 years in wrestling, he has a lot of knowledge in his head that he can easily remember and use. Also Read : Deadman behind the desk? The Undertaker teases a bold move to WWE creative team However, The WWE Hall of Famer wants his kids to learn the same way, but knows that everyone learns differently. He said that some people pick things up fast, while others take more time. That's why he uses different ways to teach, so everyone can understand in their own way. Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Leaders urge WA legislators to restore homeless encampment program funding
The Brief The Right of Way Encampment Resolution Program, addressing homelessness in Washington, faces funding cuts due to a $12 billion state deficit. ROW has helped 1,700 people find housing since 2022, but its progress is threatened without renewed $40 million funding by 2025. Advocates urge legislators to prioritize ROW funding, highlighting its effectiveness and cost-saving benefits. SEATTLE - Funding is now at risk for a groundbreaking, successful program that addresses Washington's homelessness crisis. The Right of Way Encampment Resolution Program is funded by state dollars to pay for outreach and holistic services, including permanent housing. However, with state legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion deficit, money for Right of Way (ROW) is on the chopping block. ROW was launched in 2022. Since then, more than 50 encampments located on a state right of way were successfully resolved through the statewide program. One site included the Myers Way encampment in Seattle, which made news headlines in 2023. It was one of 23 sites in King County that were cleaned up through ROW and got people the support they needed for a fresh start to life. Darian Sharif is one person who received that fresh start through the support of ROW. Sharif said he had been experiencing homelessness for more than a year until he began building life-changing relationships with ROW advocates. What they're saying "I'm a living example that this program does wonders. And every opportunity that was presented was done with relationships," said Sharif. ROW has helped about 1,700 people in Washington get inside, which amounts to almost 80% of those initially outreached. In King County, 91% of people removed from encampments went into permanent housing and temporary lodging through the program. Now, all that progress could come to a halt due to the state's $12 billion budget deficit. City and county officials said if state legislators can't find it in the budget to continue funding ROW, much of their efforts could end. "I don't want to stand up here and downplay the incredibly difficult decisions that our state lawmakers are being forced to make. King County itself is facing historic budget shortfalls, something that our budget directors said is the worst budget in King County history," said Girmay Zahilay, chair of King County Council. "But when we're talking about one of the most effective solutions to one of the most complex, biggest, most intractable problems our state faces with respect to homelessness, we have to find a way together to prioritize what works." "To take that away would be a shame because I wouldn't be here without this opportunity," said Sharif. "There's no other answer to this problem other than supporting this." City and county officials, alongside community advocates, called on state legislators to consider their request to restore ROW's $40 million in biennial funding in fiscal year 2025. "The current budget proposals only maintain housing for people previously helped through this program. But let's be clear, they do not fund new outreach, shelter, or housing placements. And without restored funding, ROW program's front door will close," said Alexis Mercedes Rinck, of Seattle City Council. "We cannot go back to a patchwork approach that simply ships people from one roadside to another, especially in times like this when the stakes are so high." County leaders funding the program is an investment that saves the state money. "It is cheaper to house people through the Right of Way encampment removal program, than it is to house people in jail, have a revolving door at the hospitals, and then try to catch people later when we're moving them by sweeps from place to place," said Teresa Mosqueda of King County Council. The councilmember also said it helps Washington defend itself from cuts at the federal level. Big picture view "Disseminating the Housing and Urban Development program, cuts to section 8 vouchers, things that will actually help people stay housed is what is being cut at the federal level. So, at the local level, we need to double down on our investment of $40 million investment into Right of Way encampment removal. It's smart, but it also needs to be coupled with additional revenue into safety net programs, upstream investments to prevent people from falling into homelessness, and to serve more people who are living outside," Mosqueda. Ericka Frodsham is a housing specialist with CoLEAD, a community organization that supports ROW outreach. Frodsham is an advocate with her boots to the ground helping people who once stood in her position. "I was once unhoused. I was unhoused in Seattle before all of these great programs that are being funded were around. And I remember being shuffled around and being told, 'You can't be here,' but where do I go?" said Frodsham. Those same questions Frodsham had back during her time experiencing homelessness are similar questions people beyond King County will have if money to pay for ROW is cut. Without those state dollars, Frodsham said she worries about what could happen next. "I see us going back to a system where people are just shuffled along from place to place to place. If people don't have a way to get in, they don't have a way to get out of this," said Frodsham. What's next This call to action comes as state lawmakers are in their last days of legislative session, tentatively voting on a budget by April 27. Community advocates and local leaders said if their request for $40 million biennial funding is not renewed, ROW won't be able to respond to new encampments on a state right of way, starting in summer 2025. "We just need to legislation to hear it and believe it and feel it," said Frodsham. "If there's no way in, there's not a way out. It's just the same revolving door that we've seen not work. Right of Way works. We need the funding." The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Franque Thompson. Boeing 737 reportedly rejected overseas, FOX 13 finds matching jet in Seattle China retaliates against Trump's tariffs Docs: Man accused of killing WA grandmother 'meticulously planned' murder Gov. 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