PM Modi reviews several projects through PRAGATI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 31st interaction through PRAGATI — the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.  Reviewing the progress of Aspirational District Programme, Prime Minister was informed about dashboard based on 49 performance indicators. Even slow moving indicators like status of nutrition have shown tremendous progress. It … Read more

Yemen govt, southern separatists sign power-sharing deal

The agreement would allow the separatists and other southerners to join a new Yemeni cabinet and would place southern armed forces under the control of the Yemeni government. The UN said the deal was an important step towards ending Yemen’s civil war. The conflict has devastated the country and claimed the lives of at least … Read more

Srilanka Polls: Hundreds of SLFP workers pledge not to support Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The workers under banner ‘Organisation to Protect the SLFP’ held a convention in Colombo even as SLFP leadership has decided to support Gotabaya.  A group led by former President has already signed an agreement last week to support Gotabaya’s main rival and minister Sajith Premadasa.  SLFP led by President Maithripala Sirisena has warned of disciplinary … Read more