Indus Waters Treaty
India, Pakistan agree to undertake Indus Waters Treaty mandated tours in Indus basin on both sides
India and Pakistan have agreed to undertake Indus Waters Treaty 1960 mandated tours by their water commissioners in Indus basin on both sides to resolve issues on various hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. This was decided in recently concluded ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
114th Permanent Indus Commission meeting held in Delhi
The 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan was held in New Delhi. Representatives from both sides discussed Indus Water Treaty (IWT) dispute and resolution of outstanding issues. India’s Indus water commissioner PK Saxena and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
The 114th meeting of Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan started New Delhi
The 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan has started in New Delhi on March 29, 2018. Representatives from both the sides are expected to discuss Water Treaty dispute and resolution of outstanding issues. The ..
India can construct Kishanganga, Ratle Hydro Power Plants: World Bank
World Bank has allowed India to construct Kishanganga, Ratle hydroelectric power facilities on tributaries of the Jhelum and Chenab rivers with certain restrictions under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The World Bank’s comments came as officials from India and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Indus Water Treaty: World Bank offers alternate solutions
In a notable development World Bank has taken cognizance of the growing development and has paused the processes initiated by both India and Pakistan in favour of alternate solutions which are in line with the spirit of Indus Water Treaty. ..
Pakistan warns India against breaching Indus Water Treaty
Pakistan has warned India that it will take appropriate action if India violates the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) unilaterally. It also mentioned that it was closely monitoring the situation after India decided to suspend all talks with Pakistan on IWT ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government decides to suspend talks on Indus Waters Treaty
The Union Government has decided to suspend all talks on India-Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of the Uri attack. Decision in this regard was taken by meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was attended by National ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
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