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KABUL, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities have launched eight drainage canal projects worth 150 million afghanis (over 2.3 million U.S. dollars) in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the provincial government office said Tuesday. The projects, launched in Jalalabad, the provincial capital, aimed to address flooding, improve sanitation conditions, and enhance urban infrastructure, according to a stateme
Read full story →KABUL, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities have launched eight drainage canal projects worth 150 million afghanis (over 2.3 million U.S. dollars) in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the provincial government office said Tuesday. The projects, launched in Jalalabad, the provincial capital, aimed to address flooding, improve sanitation conditions, and enhance urban infrastructure, according to a stateme
Read full story →KABUL, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At least 301 people have lost their lives and 385 others sustained injuries from seasonal flash floods and related natural disasters sweeping across Afghanistan over the past 10 weeks, authorities announced on Tuesday. The disasters have also wreaked widespread devastation on infrastructure and livelihoods, according to Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf Hammad, spokesperson for the country's Nationa
Read full story →KABUL, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At least 301 people have lost their lives and 385 others sustained injuries from seasonal flash floods and related natural disasters sweeping across Afghanistan over the past 10 weeks, authorities announced on Tuesday. The disasters have also wreaked widespread devastation on infrastructure and livelihoods, according to Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf Hammad, spokesperson for the country's Nationa
Read full story →KABUL, June 9 (Xinhua) -- At least 301 people have lost their lives and 385 others sustained injuries from seasonal flash floods and related natural disasters sweeping across Afghanistan over the past 10 weeks, authorities announced on Tuesday. The disasters have also wreaked widespread devastation on infrastructure and livelihoods, according to Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf Hammad, spokesperson for the country's Nationa
Read full story →New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has reaffirmed India's deep commitment to the Afghan people, emphasising ties and ongoing humanitarian and development assistance amid Afghanistan's challenges.Speaking at UNAMA Briefing in UNSC Meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan, Harish described India and Afghanistan as 'contiguous neighbours' and 'ci
Read full story →New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has reaffirmed India's deep commitment to the Afghan people, emphasising ties and ongoing humanitarian and development assistance amid Afghanistan's challenges.Speaking at UNAMA Briefing in UNSC Meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan, Harish described India and Afghanistan as 'contiguous neighbours' and 'ci
Read full story →New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has reaffirmed India's deep commitment to the Afghan people, emphasising ties and ongoing humanitarian and development assistance amid Afghanistan's challenges.Speaking at UNAMA Briefing in UNSC Meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan, Harish described India and Afghanistan as 'contiguous neighbours' and 'ci
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lauded India on a dominant victory over his side, admitting that they struggled from the outset due to indisciplined bowling. He acknowledged India's strength in home conditions and said the match provided valuable lessons for Afghanistan, particularly in handling pressure situations. Shahidi expressed hope that his team woul
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lauded India on a dominant victory over his side, admitting that they struggled from the outset due to indisciplined bowling. He acknowledged India's strength in home conditions and said the match provided valuable lessons for Afghanistan, particularly in handling pressure situations. Shahidi expressed hope that his team woul
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lauded India on a dominant victory over his side, admitting that they struggled from the outset due to indisciplined bowling. He acknowledged India's strength in home conditions and said the match provided valuable lessons for Afghanistan, particularly in handling pressure situations. Shahidi expressed hope that his team woul
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Following his side's massive win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Indian skipper Shubman Gill expressed happiness with the win and said that the focus is on posting 350-400 run totals on the board consistently.Skipper Gill and KL Rahul's century and sensational performances from spinners Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar helped Team India secure their biggest
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Following his side's massive win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Indian skipper Shubman Gill expressed happiness with the win and said that the focus is on posting 350-400 run totals on the board consistently.Skipper Gill and KL Rahul's century and sensational performances from spinners Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar helped Team India secure their biggest
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Following his side's massive win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Indian skipper Shubman Gill expressed happiness with the win and said that the focus is on posting 350-400 run totals on the board consistently.Skipper Gill and KL Rahul's century and sensational performances from spinners Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar helped Team India secure their biggest
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Sensational centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, coupled with a remarkable debut performance from spin all-rounder Manav Suthar, powered India to a massive innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday.After centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Sensational centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, coupled with a remarkable debut performance from spin all-rounder Manav Suthar, powered India to a massive innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday.After centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Sensational centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, coupled with a remarkable debut performance from spin all-rounder Manav Suthar, powered India to a massive innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday.After centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first
Read full story →NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 8: Intex Technologies, one of India's most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced its association with Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as the Official Associate Sponsor for their multi-format tour of India scheduled from June 6 to June 20, 2026.The bilateral series features a one-off Test match in New Chandigarh follo
Read full story →NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 8: Intex Technologies, one of India's most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced its association with Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as the Official Associate Sponsor for their multi-format tour of India scheduled from June 6 to June 20, 2026.The bilateral series features a one-off Test match in New Chandigarh follo
Read full story →NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 8: Intex Technologies, one of India's most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced its association with Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as the Official Associate Sponsor for their multi-format tour of India scheduled from June 6 to June 20, 2026.The bilateral series features a one-off Test match in New Chandigarh follo
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