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175 development projects implemented in Laghman province
Under the Maintenance Cash Grant (MCG) Initiative of the National Solidarity Program (NSP), 175 development projects have been implemented in Mahtarlam, the center of Laghman province. The projects are implemented at a total cost of AFN 84,192,000 and include: the
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Afghan Public Health Ministry hands over 7 health clinics to SCA in Laghman
The Ministry of Public Health has decided to hand over the village based clinics in Alingar, Qarghayi, Mehterlam and Dowlat Sha districts of Laghman to SCA. The seven clinics serve around 30 000 people. SCA will run the health facilities
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Taliban launch poppy eradication program in Kunar
The Taliban have begun eradicating poppy crops in eastern Kunar province, according to the Pajhwok Afghan News. A rebel commander, who did not want to be named, insisted they had always prevented poppy cultivation in their areas and would not
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Taliban launch poppy eradication program in Kunar
The Taliban have begun eradicating poppy crops in eastern Kunar province, according to the Pajhwok Afghan News. A rebel commander, who did not want to be named, insisted they had always prevented poppy cultivation in their areas and would not
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Taliban launch poppy eradication program in Kunar
The Taliban have begun eradicating poppy crops in eastern Kunar province, according to the Pajhwok Afghan News. A rebel commander, who did not want to be named, insisted they had always prevented poppy cultivation in their areas and would not
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Taliban launch poppy eradication program in Kunar
The Taliban have begun eradicating poppy crops in eastern Kunar province, according to the Pajhwok Afghan News. A rebel commander, who did not want to be named, insisted they had always prevented poppy cultivation in their areas and would not
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New bridge constructed in Laghman
A new bridge has been constructed over the Alishang River in Gonapal district of Laghman province with financial collaboration from the US Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT). The 97m long and 15m wide bridge would help solve the transportation problems of
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School for female health workers opened in Mehtarlam, Laghman
A new school for Community Health Nursing Education in the provincial capital Mehtarlam, Laghman, was inaugurated on Thursday 7 February 2013. Twenty four girls from remote districts of the province have been enrolled and they have started their 24 months
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Power project in Nangarhar completed
Cabinet ministers, parliamentarians, members of provincial council and DABS CEO attended the inaugural ceremony of the power project in Nangarhar on Saturday. The project transfers electricity from Naghlu dam to eastern Nangarhar and Laghamn provinces. Addressing the gathering, Water and
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US shutting down PRT’s in Afghanistan
As part of their withdrawal of forces over the next year, the US has begun shutting down teams that have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into infrastructure developments in the provinces. The U.S. along with his allies had set
Read More28 Km Road Inaugurated in Laghman
The United States Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) funded the construction of a new 28km road in the Qarghayee district of Laghman province. The inaugural ceremony was launched on Wednesday. The road links the Daronta dam in Jalalabad with Charbagh and
Read MoreIncrease in Wheat Yields in Nangarhar and Laghman
Agricultural officials reported that wheat production in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces has gone up by 20% compared to last year’s increase. The yield increase was mainly due to adequate rainfall and the use of quality seed. The crop was sown
Read MoreWork on significant power projects resumes
Ministry of Water and Energy officials on Wednesday said on Wednesday that work on two power projects that were delayed for security reasons had started. The projects are aimed at increasing electricity supply to Laghman and Kunduz provinces. In an
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