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Blending tradition with modern style: 20-year-old Fazil Riyaz revives Kashmir's traditional Karakuli cap

Srinagar, Jan. 31 -- In Kashmir, 20-year-old Fazil Riyaz is reviving the traditional Karakuli cap, a symbol of elegance and identity. Fazil's efforts have made the cap trendy again, blending tradition... Read More


From crowds to calm: Saint Martin's shuts doors to tourists from Feb 1

Cox's Bazar, Jan. 31 -- Saint Martin's Island, the country's only coral island located in the north-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal, will remain closed to travellers for nine months from February 1 ... Read More


An Giang as a globally competitive tourism hotspot

An Giang, Jan. 31 -- After merging with Kien Giang province, the newly expanded An Giang, home to the legendary "Land of Seven Mountains," along with stunning seas and untouched islands, has emerged a... Read More


Odisha cabinet approves Tourism (Amendment) Policy-2026 to boost investment and growth

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- In a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening Odisha's tourism sector and aligning it with the State's Vision-2036 and Vision-2047, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approve... Read More


Belbas-Bethari road gets federal funding to complete stalled section

Butwal, Jan. 31 -- Uncertainty surrounding the long-delayed Belbas-Bethari 'model' road project in Rupandehi district is finally over after the federal government agreed to release fresh funds through... Read More


Domestic air traffic hits record high in 2025 despite airport curbs and pollution

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- Domestic air traffic movement recorded a modest growth in 2025, constrained by infrastructure bottlenecks at Kathmandu airport, sluggish growth in tourist arrivals and worsening ... Read More


The greatest American blunder in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Jan. 31 -- For decades, many leading analysts and policymakers have described Americas global strategic doctrine as sophisticated, resilient, even foolproof. From Washingtons vantage point... Read More


Jaishankar flags Gaza, maritime safety at India-Arab meet; warns against terror

India, Jan. 31 -- The shared priority of advancing the Gaza peace plan, the conflicts in Sudan and Yemen, and the common threat of terrorism figured in the deliberations at the India-Arab foreign mini... Read More


In 'Simanta Samjhana', memories of Birgunj come alive

Nepal, Jan. 31 -- Revisiting memories not only revives interpersonal experiences but also gathers recollections of 'first times', filled with the crisp excitement of new inventions. In his memoir 'Sim... Read More


Russia and the UAE: A pragmatic partnership in a fragmenting world

Bangladesh, Jan. 31 -- In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation, weakening institutions, and growing distrust between major powers, durable partnerships are becoming increasingly rare. Many stat... Read More