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With the sanctioning of the third phase, all panchayats will have internet connectivity by March 2019. "In another decision, the cabinet approved an amendment to the 2015 joint venture agreement between Patratu Thermal Power Station (PTPS) and NTPC. ," state minister for agriculture, animal husbandry and co-operative Randhir Kumar Singh told reporters.In all, 25 proposals were approved by the cabinet. "An additional sum of Rs 30.51 crore was approved for construction of the ongoing 5,000 metric tonne cold-storages in Deoghar, Giridih, Ranchi and Gumla. The amendment dropped the earlier agreement to modernize the existing 840 MW unit, fearing environmental hazard and cost escalation in capital investment..