Follow Us on Google News Srinagar, June 11 (IANS) The Centre has sanctioned a Rs 4224.23 crore package for 316 road projects in Jammu and Kashmir under PMGSY-IV, which is the biggest ever package for the union territory so far since the national flagship rural road development programme was started. Under the PMGSY-IV programme, a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India has expressed deep concerns over the potential misuse of the $800 million ADB aid package to Pakistan as the country is increasing its defence expenditure, despite the poor fiscal position, with the army exercising de facto control over the government in Islamabad. The army … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Amid India’s objections to the International Monetary Fund bailout package to Pakistan, the IMF has said the debt-ridden country “met all the required targets” to receive the latest loan instalment. The IMF recently gave the nod to a $ 1 billion (over Rs 8,000 crore) … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday sought an all-party consensus to seek a special package from the Centre for “saving” the state’s economy. He urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to pursue the issue of a special package with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ludhiana, May 11 (IANS) Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday visited DMC Hospital here to meet victims from Ferozepur who were injured in Pakistani shelling and drone attacks in a village. Jakhar emphasised the need for collective action. “Given Punjab’s strategic location and the economic constraints, especially in terms … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, May 10 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday pleaded the case of the state for a special package as it always faced the brunt of war from across the border. Putting forth his view in the all-party meeting called by state Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, the Chief … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India will put forward the country’s position at a board meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Washington on Friday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in response to a query on New Delhi asking for a review of loans to Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Misri said … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Srinagar, April 24 (IANS) As a precautionary measure following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, the authorities have directed the government employees engaged under the PM’s rehab package to work from home till April 27 in Kashmir Orders issued initially by the district education officer, Baramulla, were later circulated by … Read more
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) The Karnataka government, headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Friday announced the formulation of a Rs 10 crore Maoists’ rehabilitation package. While presenting the Budget for the financial year 2025-26, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said: “Six underground naxals have surrendered during our government’s tenure. With this, Karnataka has become naxal free and … Read more