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World Bank funded study on Gujarat coral restoration

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) would undertake a World Bank-funded detailed study and coral re...

AP seeks EU support for funding from World Bank an

Arunachal Pradesh CM Nabam Tuki has sought support from the European Union to facilitate flow of fun...

WB to give Rs 13,000 cr for power generation in NE

World Bank would give Rs 13,000 crore for infrastructrual development of power generation facilities...

‘Nepal fastest urbanizing country in South Asia’

Possibly the least urbanized country in South Asia, Nepal is also the fastest urbanizing nation in t...

Govt for CBI probe into fraud in WB-aided project

The Centre Thursday said a CBI probe could be ordered into allegations of fraud by PCL in a World Ba...

`WB report on highway project bribery serious`

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar described as `extremely serious` a reported World Bank report on bribery in hi...

Govt seeks facts from NHAI on World Bank report

Road Transport Minister CP Joshi on Tuesday said government has no connection "with corruption" and ...

Controversy over poverty line "overdone": WB Prez

Lauding India for managing to reduce poverty, WB Prez Robert Zoellick said that controversy over pov...

World Bank president in Odisha

World Bank President Robert Zoellick on Wednesday visited coastal Rajnagar block in Odisha`s Kendrap...

World Bank says no plan to trim lending to India

The World Bank will not reduce its financial assistance at the moment to India for poverty alleviati...

World Bank people are sitting in Plan panel: BJP

Attacking the government over the poverty estimates report, BJP on Wednesday said "World Bank people...

"Fullest consideration" to Yunus for WB Prez post: US

On February 22, Hasina proposed Yunus’s name for the World Bank chief`s post during a meeting with ...

World Bank issues SOS for oceans, backs alliance

The World Bank announced on Friday a global alliance to better manage and protect the world`s oceans...

Hasina proposes Yunus to be World Bank President

According to the source, Hasina deviating from harsh criticism of Yunus, appreciated his role in fig...

WB approves $36 mn for Bangladesh wildlife project

World Bank recently approved a $36 million fund for wildlife conservation efforts in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh signs $290 mn deal with World Bank

The Bangladeshi government has signed a $290 million financing agreement with the World Bank for the...

No free lunch: Pakistani daily on $5.5 bn aid

The World Bank`s decision to provide the assistance over the next 3 years should "somewhat ease the ...

World Bank not involved in Tipaimukh dam project

World Bank on Tuesday clarified that it is not involved in the proposed Tipaimukh dam project on th...

Afghanistan will need aid for years: World Bank

Afghanistan could face economic collapse if international assistance is abruptly cut as foreign com...

IMF, World Bank should bring Cuba "in from cold"

The international development community, especially financial institutions like the IMF and World Ba...

World Bank halts USD 1.2 billion Bangladesh loan

The World Bank said on Monday that it had put on hold a USD 1.2 billion loan for a huge bridge in ...

World Bank `strong partner` of Nepal in transition

Nepali Congress has stepped up pressure on the PM Baburam Bhattarai to conclude the peace process. ...

Anna movement a World Bank agenda: Arundhati

Writer Arundhati Roy cast doubts over Anna Hazare`s campaign saying the civil society`s Jan Lokpal B...

`WB to prepare integrated plan for Sundarbans`

The World Bank has taken up a mega-project for conserving the rich biodiversity of the Sundarbans ar...

World Bank to provide Rs 1,100 cr loan to Tripura

The World Bank will provide a soft loan of Rs 1,100 crore to the Tripura government for improvement ...

WB report lauds Bengal for devt in Ganga basin

Critics of the Left Front in West Bengal may have blamed its 34-year rule for underdevelopment the...

Himachal to earn carbon credits with more forests

In India`s first public afforestation scheme, a World Bank-funded project in Himachal Pradesh will n...

India, WB join hands to clean Ganga

India and the World Bank will sign an agreement for cleaning the Ganga River.

Hillary says `not pursuing` top job at World Bank

A media report earlier claimed Hillary Clinton was seeking to become World Bank`s next head.

Hillary in talks about possible move to World Bank: Report

A report said US President had already expressed support for the change in Hillary Clinton`s role.

WB approves $1 bn loan to clean Ganga river

Ganga is facing extreme pollution pressures and threats to its biodiversity.

PDS plagued by leakage, diversion of grains: World Bank

Contending that benefits of public distribution system have been "limited" for the poor, the World...

Bangladesh inks landmark bridge lone deal with World Bank

Bangladesh signed a landmark USD 1.2 billion loan agreement with the World Bank for a huge bridge.

Unrest slashing Arab economic growth: World Bank

Unrest in Middle East and N Africa is putting brakes on economic growth.

1.5 bn globally affected by violence: World Bank

Hit by repeated violence 1/5th of world population have become poorer by 20%.

Taliban in Swat valley using local grievances: World Bank

The World Bank report noted that formal justice systems were weak or broken down in places like Swat...

Violence to hit Central America growth: World Bank

Drug cartels were the driving factor behind rising violence in the region.

Suicide rate in Pak soars high: World Bank rpt

A World Bank report pegs the no. of suicides in Pak at 7,000 in 2008.

World Bank approves $400 mn for Pakistan education sector

Pak spends less than 1.5 percent of its gross domestic product on schooling.

WB approves 350 mn for road project in Karnataka

The Government of Karnataka has identified about 25,000 km of the most important traffic corridors a...

Japan reconstruction may take 5 years: World Bank

The bank cites damage estimates between USD 123 billion and USD 235 billion.

World Bank says $49.3 bn pledged to help poorest

Pledges will help lift 79 states out of poverty through interest-free funds.

EU to recognise Palestinian state `when appropriate`

European Union foreign ministers will reaffirm on Monday the bloc`s readiness to recognise a Pales...

TN to start dam rehabilitation project next year

Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi on Saturday constituted an 11-member empowered committee to chalk out pl...

Pakistan turns down World Bank, ADB loan

Pak will rebuild infrastructure destroyed by floods `from its own resources`.

India calls for bold shift of power in IMF

India`s call for a bold shift of power in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from the rich to dev...

World Bank approves $300 mn Flood Response Package for Pak

The World Bank has approved a credit worth $300 million to assist Pakistan.

WB stresses transparency in Pak flood aid utilisation

World Bank’s VP Guerrero met President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.

World Bank gives $220 mn credit for Bihar floods

The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank`s concessionary lending arm, has app...

World Bank increases Pakistan flood support to $1 bn

The World Bank aid to Pakistan will support long-term reconstruction efforts.

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