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J&K: Conference to promote peace via Sufism held in Baramulla
9Apr By Team FPNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Conference to promote peace via Sufism held in Baramulla

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the socio-cultural and developmental non-government organisation, Jammu and Kashmir Youth Development Forum (JKYDF), held a day-long conference on Sufism titled ‘Role of Sufism for Peace, Brotherhood & Tolerance’ in Baramulla on Thursday.The aim of the conference was to instill a sense of respect and responsibility of humans towards each other and the philosophy of Sufism which teaches peace and universal brotherhood.On the occasion, JKYDF’s patron, Farooq Ganderbali along with other dignitaries, spoke about the topic and threw light on the role of Sufis who arrived in Kashmir from time to time.JKYDF is working hard to spread the message of peace and tranquillity based on Sufism across Jammu and Kashmir and programs like seminars, deb...
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India extends NRs 42.95 million grant assistance to Nepal for new school building
6Apr By Brian ThompsonNo Comments
Asia

India extends NRs 42.95 million grant assistance to Nepal for new school building

Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for grant assistance, India has extended Nepali rupees 42.95 million (26.98 million INR) to Nepal for a new building of a secondary school in Udayapur district.The MoU was signed between the Indian embassy, Nepali Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) and Triyuga Municipality for the construction of a new building for Shree Bal Mandir Secondary School, Triyuga Municipality on April 5, 2021.“The project will be taken up as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDPs) at an estimated cost of NRs 42.95 million under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Partnership programme,” the Indian embassy said in a statement on Monday.Since 2003, under the HICDP scheme, the government of India has taken up over 520 of which 448 p...
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India, Russia bilateral cooperation remains energetic, forward-looking: MEA
6Apr By Brian ThompsonNo Comments
Asia

India, Russia bilateral cooperation remains energetic, forward-looking: MEA

Addressing a joint statement with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi and Moscow’s bilateral cooperation remains “energetic” and “forward-looking”.Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov assessed “positively” the economic cooperation between India and Russia as well as noted new opportunities in the Russian far east during the discussion.Jaishankar said they both talked about connectivity including the International North-South Transport Corridor and Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor.Earlier in the day, Lavrov, who is on a two-day India visit, held delegation-level talks with Jaishankar.Much of the discussion between the two ministers covered the preparations for President Vladimir Putin’s visit for the annual summit...
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Reconstruction of 2 schools in Nepal begins with Indian aid
3Apr By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Reconstruction of 2 schools in Nepal begins with Indian aid

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu on Friday said that the reconstruction of two government schools in Nepal has begun with Indian assistance on Friday.“The ‘bhoomi pooja’ for the reconstruction of Shree Harisiddhi Secondary School at Roshi Rural Municipality and Shree Siddheshower Secondary School at Mahabharat Rural Municipality were carried out today,” said a statement by the Indian embassy.The Shree Harisiddhi Secondary School is being reconstructed at a cost of Nepali rupees (NRs) 28.4 million and Shree Siddheshower Secondary school is being reconstructed at a cost of NRs 39.6 million.These schools will be built as per earthquake-resilient reconstruction norms of the Nepal government.“The new infrastructure of Harisiddhi Secondary School will include a single three-storied block with nin...
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Pak PM responds to PM Modi’s letter saying Pakistan also desires ‘peaceful relations’
31Mar By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Pak PM responds to PM Modi’s letter saying Pakistan also desires ‘peaceful relations’

In reply to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings for Pakistan Day, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that people of his country also “desire peaceful and cooperative relations.”Prime Minister Modi had written to Khan on March 23 extending greetings on the occasion of Pakistan Day. “As a neighbouring country, India desires cordial relations with people of Pakistan, for this environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility is imperative,” PM Modi had written.Responding to Modi, Pakistan PM through a letter said: “Thank you for your letter conveying greetings on Pakistan Day. The people of Pakistan commemorate this Day by paying tribute to the wisdom and foresight of our founding fathers in envisioning an independent, sovereign state where they could live in freedom and r...
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India, being major power, must be part of Afghan peace process: Envoy
31Mar By Mike TrudellNo Comments
World

India, being major power, must be part of Afghan peace process: Envoy

India, being a major power in the region, should be a part of the Afghan peace process at various forums as the country is suffering from international terrorism, said Afghanistan Ambassador to India, Farid Mamundzay on Tuesday.“India is an important partner to Afghanistan… We want India to be a part of all those forums and talks where peace is discussed. The peace of Afghanistan impacts India as well… India has adopted a principled position in the Afghan peace process. We would want India’s presence in those forums,” the Afghanistan envoy said.On the subject of Pakistan supporting terror activities in Afghanistan, Mamundzay said that unless the funding for terrorist entities stops whether in or beyond the region, the conflict in the war-ravaged country would continue.“Our President had ma...
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UNESCO extends support in implementation of India’s education policy
27Mar By Mike TrudellNo Comments
World

UNESCO extends support in implementation of India’s education policy

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director General Audrey Azoulay has extended full support in the implementation of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) and said that key concepts under the policy like strengthening administrative capacities, socio-emotional learning and environmental awareness are “very crucial” for the development of students.On Thursday, India’s Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal held a virtual meeting with Azoulay and discussed key issues of mutual importance including NEP, India’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Azoulay appreciated the response of India in mitigating the challenges of COVID-19 and ensuring continuity of education during the pandemic by providing education to the students through different mediums of...
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Pak High Commission funding HefazatIslam to protest against Indian PM: Bangladesh Chhatra League chief
21Mar By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Pak High Commission funding HefazatIslam to protest against Indian PM: Bangladesh Chhatra League chief

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) president Al Nahean Khan Joy has alleged that Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka is “secretly funding” hardline Islamist organisation Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh to stage protests against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Taking to Twitter, Joy, the president of BCL, the student wing of Bangladesh ruling Awami League, said: “Pak Flag of Pakistan HC #Dhaka’s #SecretFunding for @HIBofficial @Hefazot to protest against India Flag of India & its PM @narendramodi. We, #secular & #democratic people of #Bangladesh condemn this attempt by Pak agency #ISI. #Shame on @GovtofPakistan, protector of #Terrorists around the globe”.Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, a massive rally was taken out on Friday in Bangladesh’s capital D...
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J&K LG reviews master plan for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
18Mar By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K LG reviews master plan for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

The Lieutenant Governor of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Thursday reviewed the master plan of the Durga Bhawan and extended Mata Vaishno Devi shrine area.As per a statement, an MoU was signed between Shrine Board and CPWD (Central Public Works Department) for the construction of a Durga Bhawan.Sinha, who is also the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, was briefed about the master plan of the Bhawan, salient features of Durga Bhawan, planning and design for intermediate locations, and other relevant details of the project.He directed the CEO of the shrine board to ensure timely completion of the Durga Bhawan so that pilgrims could benefit from the facility at the earliest.He further directed that a PERT chart be formulated and strictly followe...
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Bangladesh govt approves proposal to import 150,000 tons of rice from India
11Mar By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Bangladesh govt approves proposal to import 150,000 tons of rice from India

India will be sending 150,000 tons of rice to Bangladesh as the latter has approved a proposal under the direct procurement method (DPM) to procure rice from different sources.Bangladesh Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said that the government is trying to procure rice from different sources so that no problems arise in future.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three separate proposals to procure 350,000 tons of rice under the DPM from India, Thailand and Vietnam.The approval came during the eighth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday, held virtually with FM Kamal in chair.After the meeting, the finance minister told the reporters that the proposal was approved in principle for procuring 150,000 tons of non-basmati boiled rice under the D...
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