Wazir has been consistently targeted for his unequivocal criticism of the Pakistani Army and the human rights abuses that the Pashtun ethnic minority face in Waziristan and neighbouring border areas in the former Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA), now a part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The plan includes priority projects of AIR and Doordarshan with focus on expansion and strengthening of the FM radio network and mobile TV production facilities amounting to Rs 950 crore which are to be completed on fast-track mode.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the state government is committed to giving a legal status for the comprehensive development of language with 80 per cent priority for the Kannadigas in industries, special funds for the border areas development and protecting interest
Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme at a cost of Rs 2,539.61 crore.
"In plains, the government is constructing smart roads but in many border areas roads are scarce. Many areas even don't have basic tracks. In such remote areas, the government has initiated several welfare schemes along with basic civic amenities like electricity, telecommunications, educati
Bommai's remarks came against the backdrop of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passing the resolution on the state's dispute with Karnataka over border areas.
According to the resolution the Maharashtra government will stand behind the Marathi people in border areas and will go for a legal fight in the Supreme Court to ensure that these areas become a part of Maharashtra.
While addressing the reporters on China's relations with India, Wang said, "China and India have maintained communication through the diplomatic and military-to-military channels, and both countries are committed to upholding stability in the border areas. We stand ready to work with Indi
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has instructed all the District Magistrates and Municipal Commissioners to ensure arrangements for bonfires at prominent places in their districts and town areas as part of a campaign, the government officials said on Saturday.
The BSF has instilled confidence in the farmers by helping them every step of the way. They have sworn to guard them and their cattle while on the field.
With the aim to provide health services in remote border areas, Assam Rifles on Wednesday conducted a medical camp under its 'Civic Action Programme' at Mimbung village in Mizoram.