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An Indian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban and to oversee aid distribution.

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An Indian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban and to oversee aid distribution.

India has sent a team, led by the external affairs ministry’s point person on Afghanistan, to Kabul for meetings with senior members of the Taliban. It is the first such visit since the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani government last August. The team will also oversee humanitarian relief efforts.

India is reported to be in talks with the Taliban after it ended its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan and evacuated thousands of nationals from the war-torn country. India, like other countries, has not recognised the Taliban setup in Afghanistan but has had back channel contacts with the group.

An inter-ministerial team has arrived in Kabul to discuss India’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. The team will also meet representatives of international organisations involved in the distribution of aid. It is expected to visit various places where Indian programmes and projects are being implemented.

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People familiar with the matter said the visit is short in duration and didn’t materialise “out of the blue” – an indication that considerable planning had gone into the effort. Former ambassador Vivek Katju, who served as the Indian envoy to Kabul during 2002-05, welcomed the visit by the Indian team.

The meeting took place at the Indian embassy in Doha, Qatar, after years of unofficial talks between the two sides but no official contact was officially acknowledged.

India has responded to the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people, both due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic collapse that followed the ouster of the elected civilian government. It has dispatched several shipments of humanitarian aid, consisting of 20,000 tonnes of wheat and 13 tonnes of medicines.

India has donated 1.5 million doses of polio vaccines and two tonnes of essential medicines to the government of Afghanistan. The consignments were handed over to the Indira Gandhi children’s hospital in Kabul. India is in the process of shipping more medical assistance and food grains to Afghanistan.

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India has allocated ₹200 crore as aid for Afghanistan in its budget for 2022-23. India’s developmental and humanitarian assistance has received widespread appreciation in Afghanistan. The Taliban leadership has noted the importance of maintaining ties with New Delhi, and even called for an Indian diplomatic presence in Kabul.

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The Greater Noida authority is set to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build a 1.5km stretch of a key road connecting LG Chowk to the education hub in sector Knowledge Park 3. The private firm owning the land has agreed to give it away for the road project after 15 years of negotiations. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, horticulture.

work to beautify the road, which has witnessed frequent road accidents due to its half-built state. The authority will issue a tender to finalise a contractor, approving a budget of ₹31 crore for the project. The road is expected to take six months to build, as the current road is half-built from the education hub to LG Chowk and the other half is not built due to land issues.

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Greater Noida is set to build a bridge across the Hindon river, connecting the education hub road to Noida’s busy areas. The work has been expedited after resolving a land dispute, as the road will witness heavy traffic once the bridge is ready. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, and horticulture work to beautify the road, which has experienced frequent.

Road accidents due to its half-built nature. Once the bridge is completed, commuters will travel through the road with ease and reach Noida from Greater Noida in five minutes. The bridge and road stretch will alleviate the need for commuters heading towards LG Chowk and Surajpur to traverse the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway up to Pari Chowk, reducing travel.

Distance by at least 10 kms and easing congestion around Pari Chowk The Greater Noida Authority has resolved a longstanding land acquisition issue, paving the way for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking LG Chowk to Knowledge Park 3. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at Pari Chowk.

  • Project Overview: The proposed six-lane road will feature three lanes in each direction, service roads, a central verge, and a comprehensive drainage system. These enhancements aim to improve traffic flow The road is being connected with Noida’s sectors 144, 145, and 146 through a new and do bridge being built across Hindon and enhance connectivity between key educational hubs in the region and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
  • Land Acquisition Resolution: The land, previously owned by Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series), was a major bottleneck for the project. After extensive negotiations, the company has agreed to provide the necessary land for the road construction. Under the agreement, T-Series will retain 40% of the undeveloped land against external development fees, while the Greater Noida Authority will acquire.
  • Impact on Commuters: The new road is anticipated to benefit approximately 5 lakh people, providing a smoother and more efficient route between Knowledge Park 3 and LG Chowk. This will not only ease daily commutes but also support the region’s growing educational and commercial sectors This initiative reflects the Greater Noida Authority’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.
  • A major hurdle has been cleared for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG Chowk in Greater Noida. The road aims to ease traffic congestion connectivity in the region, particularly benefiting the educational hubs.
  • The road project, designed to be a six-lane road with three lanes in each direction, will feature service roads, a central verge, and an efficient drainage system. These improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season, contributing to smoother commutes for the local population.
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