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India proposes virtual talks for Indus Water Commission, Pakistan wants to
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): India has proposed a virtual meeting with Pakistan to discuss the Indus Water Commission, in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, sources said on Sunday. Islamabad, however, say sources, remains adamant on holding physical talks at the Attari border. Read More
India, Pakistan should decide on option to resolve dispute on two hydroele
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 8 (ANI): World Bank has expressed its inability to take an independent decision on the appointment of a neutral expert or court of arbitration for settlement of a long outstanding water dispute between Pakistan and India over two hydroelectric projects, Dawn repo
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US pledges $36.7M for COVID-19 response in Afghanistan
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 26 (ANI): The United States has set aside more than $36.7 million to aid the Afghanistan response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as expedited $90 million in the continued development assistance through the World Bank to support the war-torn country's national hea
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World Bank, NPMU laud Karnataka's progress under Atal Bhujal Yojana
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru [July 23], July 24 (ANI): The World Bank and National Project Management Unit (NPMU) have lauded Karnataka's progress under the Centre's Atal Bhujal Yojana and said that this model can be emulated by other states, revealed a statement from the state Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
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Punjab cabinet approves USD 285.71 mn canal water supply project for Amrit
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 22 (ANI): The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a USD 285.71 million project for canal-based water supply for Amritsar and Ludhiana under World Bank financing, said the state government spokesperson.
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Ramesh Chennithala writes to Yechury, says CM Vijayan introduced 'consulta
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 20 (ANI): Kerala opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala wrote to CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, alleging that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has introduced 'consultancy raj' in the state as international funding agencies such as World Ban
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15th Finance Commission holds meeting with World Bank, HLG on Health Secto
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The 15th Finance commission held a detailed meeting with representatives of the World Bank, Niti Aayog and member of its High-level Group (HLG) on the health sector.
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World Bank sanctions $400 million to enhance Namami Gange Programme
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The World Bank and the Government of India on Tuesday signed a loan agreement to enhance support for the Namami Gange Programme that seeks to rejuvenate the Ganga river.
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World Bank, India sign $750 million emergency response programme for MSMEs
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): The World Bank on Monday signed a 750 million dollar (about Rs 5,600 crore) agreement with the government for MSME Emergency Response Programme to support increased flow of finance into the hands of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) severely impact
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Russian economy faces deep recession amid global pandemic and oil crisis:
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], July 6 (ANI): Fueled by a Covid-19 triggered deep global recession, Russia's 2020 GDP growth is projected to contract by 6 per cent, an eleven-year low, with a moderate recovery in 2021-2022, according to the World Bank's latest Russia Economic Report released on Monday.
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India, TN, WB sign agreements to help low-income groups in Tamil Nadu get
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Government of India, the Tamil Nadu government and the World Bank on Monday signed legal agreements to help low-income groups in Tamil Nadu get access to affordable housing.
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World Bank steps up support for Namami Gange Programme
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The World Bank has approved funds worth USD 600 million for the development of infrastructure projects along the river Ganga under the National Ganga River Basin Project.
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