Posts Tagged ‘region’
Convention on mega dams in Assam from Feb 25
Anti-dam activists from across India will gather in Assam from Feb 25 to debate the issue of proposed mega dams in the northeast region and raise the demand for abandoning all the mega dam projects in the region and neighbouring Bhutan. Read the original: Convention on mega dams in Assam from Feb 25
Assamese happy over insurgent outfits initiating peace talks with government
For every Assamese, this years Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu is special as it has brought along hope and happiness to the region with members of insurgent outfits either surrendering or initiating Go here to read the rest: Assamese happy over insurgent outfits initiating peace talks with government
Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir and Ladakh
Cold wave conditions in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh intensified Saturday even as the weather office predicted another spell of snowfall in the region next week. View post: Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir and Ladakh
Experts advocate ‘cooperative geopolitics’ with Central Asia
"Cooperative geopolitics" should be the crux of India's foreign policy with energy-rich Central Asia, an international conference here on increasing this country's linkages with the region has concluded. Read the original here: Experts advocate 'cooperative geopolitics' with Central Asia
7th Northeast Business Summit held in New Delhi
The 7th Northeast Business Summit was recently held in New Delhi on January 6-7, with an aim to discuss the possible opportunities for investment and trade in the region. Visit link: 7th Northeast Business Summit held in New Delhi
‘India faces six challenges in Central Asia’
India faces six challenges in Eurasia, specifically in energy-rich Central Asia, as it seeks to build a broad-based political, economic and developmental partnership with the region "that is not a foray for resources", a top diplomat said Monday. See more here: 'India faces six challenges in Central Asia'
Cold Wave continues unabated across North India
The cold wave in North India continued unabated Monday with icy winds and bone-chilling temperatures across the region and at least 140 deaths, mostly of the homeless, reported so far. Original post: Cold Wave continues unabated across North India
India pushing Gulf countries for liberal labour laws
India will enter into bilateral agreements with the Gulf countries to curb exploitation of Indian labour in the region and ensure a decent working environment for its diaspora, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said Sunday. See more here: India pushing Gulf countries for liberal labour laws
Snowfall, rain likely in Kashmir
Rain and snowfall have been forecast at many places in the Kashmir Valley with thick, white clouds hanging over the region Wednesday. Read this article: Snowfall, rain likely in Kashmir
Fog hits train services in north India
New Delhi: Dense fog in north India today affected rail services in the region with over 40 trains running behind schedule. A Railway spokesperson said more than 40 trains were running behind More: Fog hits train services in north India
