Jammu,January 12 (Vijay Kumar) – Indian Defence Minister, A. K. Antony stressed on enhancing vigilance on the borders and LoC keeping in view the increased attempts of infiltration in 2009 as compared to 2008. Addressing Unified Headquarter’s meeting in Jammu.. A. K. Antony while complementing the J&K State Police and Security Forces for […]
AKRSP & ICIMOD held national planning workshop on Development of sustainable energy for rangelands
Renewable energy options are the best solution to overcome the energy crisis for mountain communities. Prof Dr. Jangna Nath Shrestha Energy advisor, ICIMOD ICIMOD launched planning workshop on sustainable energy solutions for Himalayan Herders CHITRAL: During a one day National Planning Workshop on Development of Sustainable Energy for Rangelands experts stressed upon adopting of solar […]
Egypt: When did Saudi Arabia become Switzerland’s role model?
On Sunday, November 29, 57.5% of Swiss voters approved a ban on the construction of new minarets atop mosques, paving the way for a constitutional amendment. The referendum will affect the building of new minarets–not mosques–and will not effect Switzerland’s four existing minarets. Jillian York covered the initial reactions from the Arab and Muslim blogosphere. Between support and opposition the ban is […]
Philippines: Martial Law Declared in Maguindano Province
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has issued proclamation 1959 declaring a state of martial law in the province Maguindanao for up to 60 days, the nearby province of Sultan Kuderat and Cotabato City are under a state of emergency. A announcement was made shortly after dawn on Saturday in Manila. This reveses earlier reports that […]
Book on Housing and Economic Development published globally
A book tilted "Building Prosperity: Housing and Economic Development" was released organizing a programme in Nepal on 24th November, 2009. It had been launched globally in more than 100 different countries including Nepal to coincide with Goteborg Award distribution ceremony. The author of this book, Ms. Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN HABITAT the UN […]
Multi Stakeholdes convention held
LSO representatives determined for maintaining exemplary peace of Chitral at each cost. One day LSO convention concluded. CHITRAL: A one-day LSO convention was held here in a local hotel organized by Aga Khan rural Support Program (AKRSP) supported by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Farid Ahmad Manager institutional development explained aim and objectives of […]
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