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Arrivals from Netherlands top 50,000 this year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Hague, had the opportunity of showing that it's a travel destination visiting at least for once in a life... Read More


Meherpur's 'Sabitri', 'Ras Kadam' sweets retain their legacy for 150 years

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- For one and a half centuries, the traditional sweets "Sabitri" and "Ras Kadam" of Meherpur have continued to captivate sweet lovers with their distinct taste and quality. Sabitri re... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism figures up 21.8% in October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry recorded significant year-on-year growth through the first three weeks of October, welcoming over 137,000 international visitors. This robust perfor... Read More


Japan plans to raise visa and departure tax fees from 2026

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Japan plans to raise visa fees, departure taxes and hotel levies from 2026 as the government seeks to curb overtourism and boost revenue amid record visitor numbers. Between January... Read More


Capital celebrates Chhath Puja with grandeur and devotion

India, Oct. 28 -- Amid glowing diyas, devotional songs, thousands of devotees in the national Capital offered prayers to the setting Sun at the Yamuna River, canals and various ghats, on the occasion ... Read More


CM attends meeting of task force on tourism in north-eastern region

India, Oct. 28 -- The Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the third meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Tourism in the North Eastern Region virtually today from Samman Bhawan. The meeting wa... Read More


Chhath: A symbol of cultural unity between Nepal and India

India, Oct. 28 -- As the setting sun glows over the rivers and ponds of North India and Nepal, millions of devotees fold their hands in reverence to the life-giving Sun God. The chants of "Jai Surya D... Read More


Samia Warns Kenyans Tanzania Elections Interference

Kenya, Oct. 28 -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a strong warning Samia warns Kenyans about Tanzania's election message, cautioning citizens from neighbouring Kenya against crossin... Read More


KIKWETE: CCM remains pillar of development

ZANZIBAR, Oct. 28 -- FORMER President Jakaya Kikwete has insisted that CCM continues to stand as the main pillar of Tanzanias development and long-lasting political stability. Speaking during the clo... Read More


Restoration of Nuwara Eliya post office to expedite

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has instructed relevant officials to expedite the necessary restoration work on the 130-year-old Nalinda Jayatissa Post ... Read More