India & Bangladesh agree to expand co-operation in water resources
Sun Online Desk
17th March, 2021 07:41:46
The India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary level meeting under the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission on Tuesday decided to expand cooperation in water resources and also discussed proposed Teesta water sharing deal.
The Indian side at the meet reiterated its sincere commitment and continued efforts of New Delhi with regard to sharing of water resources of common rivers, ET has learnt.
The meeting took place ahead of PM’s March 26-27 Dhaka visit.
The Indian delegation was led by Pankaj Kumar, Secretary (Water Resources, RD &GR). The Bangladesh delegation was led by Kabir Bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources.
The India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary level meeting under the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission on Tuesday among other issues discussed conclusion of Teesta water sharing deal.
County considers roof repair at COA facility
By Jef Rietsma
Journal Correspondent
St. Joseph County commissioners will decide next week whether to approve a budget amendment necessary to fix a leaking roof at a county facility.
At their executive committee meeting Wednesday, commissioners were brought up-to-date regarding a roof leak over the atrium at the Three Rivers Commission on Aging property.
County finance director Angie Steinman said the correction initially was slated to be a budgeted item for 2021. Commissioners, however, decided to take a wait-and-see approach.
But Steinman said there is sufficient fund balance in the COA account to cover the project.
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