'Do not expect any expansion': Farooq Abdullah on J&K cabinet Srinagar, May 06:  JKNC president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday dismissed speculation over a possible expansion of the Council of Ministers in Jammu and Kashmir amid rumours over the past several days. “Do not expect any expansion in the J&K government,” he said, as per KNS, in response to a question on whether the government was planning to expand its Council of Ministers. His remarks come amid rumours over the past several days that the Omar Abdullah-led government was likely to induct more ministers.

Sudan's Transitional Council of Ministers banned the import of more than 40 categories of luxury and unnecessary goods as the country faces currency weakness. This policy measure reflects ongoing economic challenges in Sudan's transitional period.

The Minister of the Portfolio, Jean-Lucien Bussa, presented a recovery plan for the Bakwanga Mining Company (MIBA) at the Council of Ministers held in Kinshasa on Friday, August 23. This recovery plan, which will be funded to the tune of $70 million, has been validated by the government, in order to relaunch this company, once a pillar of the Congolese mining industry. Among the priorities mentioned in this recovery plan are the certification of mineral reserves, essential to attract investors and ensure the sustainability of activities. There is also security of concessions, often threatened by illegal exploitation. In addition, substantial investments should be directed towards improving production infrastructure, according to the minutes of the Council of Ministers. The recovery plan also emphasizes rigorous management of staff costs, accompanied by monitoring and evaluation ongoing to ensure effective execution of the strategies put in place. Other investments will complement these efforts, in order to strengthen the equipment and infrastructure necessary for the recovery of MIBA. The implementation of this plan requires funding of US $70 million. This investment will allow the