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October 9, 2024 5:14 PM

Vikas Saptah: Gujarat’s rise as a global tourism hub

As Gujarat marks "Vikas Saptah" to celebrate 23 years of transformative progress, the state has emerged as a global tourism hub, reflecting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under his leadership, first as Chief Minister and now as Prime Min...

October 9, 2024 5:21 PM

Cabinet approves National Maritime Heritage Complex in Gujarat

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. This major project, aimed at preserving and showcasing India’s 4,500-year-old maritime heritage, will be executed in two ph...

October 8, 2024 4:26 PM

Festive Dashain spirit unshaken in Nepal despite roadblockages from recent disasters

Despite road disruptions caused by recent natural disasters, the festive spirit of Dashain remains undeterred in Nepal as over half of Kathmandu's population prepares to travel to their hometowns for the country’s biggest festival. Authorities are ...

October 5, 2024 9:48 PM

Prime Minister Modi launches agricultural initiatives worth ₹23,300 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors in Washim, Maharashtra, with a total investment of approximately ₹23,300 crore. The initiatives include the...

October 3, 2024 11:55 PM

India has been vocal voice of Global South, offering countries like Jamaica pathway to development: PM Andrew Holness

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness lauded India for being a strong advocate for the Global South, highlighting its role in providing development pathways for countries like Jamaica. During his official visit to India, PM Holness termed the trip a...

October 4, 2024 9:44 AM

Centre declares Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali as classical languages

The Union Cabinet on Thursday officially granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, recognizing their historical and cultural significance. This decision marks a significant addition to India's classical lang...

September 28, 2024 5:35 PM

Finance Minister Sitharaman meets Bukhara Governor, says India has a lot to offer to Uzbekistan

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, currently on a five-day visit to Uzbekistan, met with Botir Zaripov, the Governor of Bukhara city, on Saturday. During the meeting, she emphasized the importance of strengthening tourism and people-to-people ties ...

September 28, 2024 5:07 PM

Three villages in Madhya Pradesh honored as ‘Best Tourism Villages’

On the occasion of International Tourism Day, the central government has awarded the title of 'Best Tourism Village' to three villages in Madhya Pradesh: Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas, recognizing their efforts in promoting tourism through sus...

September 25, 2024 1:50 PM

President of Nepal emphasizes importance of Jitiya festival in protecting cultural diversity

Women from the Tharu and Madhesi communities in the Terai region of Nepal observe the indigenous festival of Jitiya on Wednesday, fasting without water or food to worship God for the longevity, good health, success, and well-being of their offspring,...

September 24, 2024 2:43 PM

‘Ramayan Resonance’ art exhibition inaugurated in Kathmandu

An art exhibition themed around the Ramayan was inaugurated by the Minister of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, and the Ambassador of India to Nepal, Navin Shrivastava. The Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAF...

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