cabinet okays Salma Dam Project in Af
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the reconstruction and completion of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan at the Revised Cost Estimates (RCE) of `1,775.69 crore. The project is scheduled to be completed by June, 2016. M/s. WAPCOS, a central Public Sector Unit under the Ministry of Water Resources, is executing the project. The Cabinet also approved the Model Agreement on exemption from visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and official passports. This would facilitate visa-free entry, transit and stay up to 90 days (or less) in any period of 180 days (or more) in the territory of India or signatory country for holders of diplomatic passports of either country.
Railways sign iit pacts for research
New Delhi: The Railways on Tuesday signed MoUs with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) — Kanpur, Madras and Roorkee, for setting up the Centres of Railway Research. “I am confident that these Centres for Railway Research would contribute immensely towards providing solutions for utilization of Railways’ assets in a more cost effective manner,” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said after signing of the MoU with IITs. The MoU was signed by representatives from IITs and railways amid the presence of senior officials from both sides.
PAC suggests steps to curb stampedes
New Delhi: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of stampedes taking place during religious congregations and suggested appropriate steps to avoid such tragedies. In a report on ‘Disaster Preparedness in India’, the PAC said an increase in unfortunate incidents like stampede wants government intervention.