Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said US $ 183.9 million has been allocated for road development in several areas.
US $ 100 million out of this amount comes from World Bank Funds while the balance is from the Asian Development Bank and the International Development Authority. (IDA)
The government is projected to allocate Rs 114 billion for the power sector during the coming financial year 2010-11, 28 percent lower than what was allocated in 2009-10.
Jammu: Realising the gravity of the situation, the government has decided to explore the possibility of lifting water from the Chenab as a long-term measure to meet the increasing requirement of potable water in the ever-expanding winter capital.
In this regard, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand yesterday issued
Ahmedabad: An Asian Development Bank (ADB) survey for 2007-08 indicates that each Amdavadi consumes 171 to 200 litres of water a day. This is in stark contrast with the official 143 litres per person per day supplied everyday. The fault lies in mindless use of precious resource like washing vehicles with potable water, leaking toilet valves and leakage in water supply liness.
Construction may soon begin on the West Seti Hydroelectric Project (WSHP) in the western region of Nepal. The 750-megawatt facility, which will produce power primarily for export to India, involves construction of a 195-meter high dam on the Seti River that will inundate over 2000 hectares of land.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Pakistan on Thursday signed an agreement to invest $40 million in energy-efficient and cost-effective compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
The agreement is part of $1.18 billion Energy Efficiency Investment Programme that underpins Pakistan
Ullal unit of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) staged a protest in front of Ullal Town Municipal Council on Monday condemning hike in water tariff and disconnecting public taps.
JAIPUR: The utilisation of external assistance for various projects being implemented in Rajasthan was reviewed at a high-level meeting here on Tuesday with a call to ensure full use of the money received and convert the schemes into
SHILLONG: While other colleagues are busy haggling with the AICC, Finance Minister Dr Mukul Sangma, also in-charge of Health, is vigorously pursuing with the Ministry of Finance and Asian Development Bank for a 150-million dollar loan.
