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Neutral expert backs India in dispute over power projects in J-K
A World Bank-appointed neutral expert has extended support to India on the framework to resolve certain disputes with Pakistan on hydroelectric projects.
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Kashmir’s Rajbagh silk factory sees threefold surge in production and modernization
The World Bank funding has played a crucial role in the revival of Kashmir's eight-decades-old silk factory in Rajbagh Srinagar.
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J&K
World Bank hails success as Rs 1500 crore J-K project surpasses targets
The World Bank has said that its Rs 1500 crore project in J&K has largely achieved its objective and, in some cases, surpassed the agreed targets.
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J&K
World Bank again extends Rs 1500 crore project in J-K
Noting the remarkable progress made over the last 2.5 years, the World Bank has extended the deadline for completion of its Rs 1500 crore project in Jammu & Kashmir.
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J&K
World Bank again rates progress on its Rs 1500 Cr project in J-K as ‘moderately unsatisfactory’
The World Bank has once again rated progress on the Rs 1500 crore infrastructure building project in J-K as “moderately unsatisfactory”.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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