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J&K proposes mountain green cess for visitors

Srinagar, Nov. 14 -- Jammu and Kashmir's draft Sustainable Mountain Development Policy (SMDP) has proposed a mountain green cess for people visiting notified tourist destinations. This is a part of a... Read More


CM urges youth to explore emerging sectors

JAMMU, Nov. 14 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the first-ever convocation of Cluster University of Jammu at Abhinav Theatre here, describing the institution as a bold educational experi... Read More


LG urges youth to lead nation-building

JAMMU, Nov. 14 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the first convocation of Cluster University of Jammu today. He said the graduating students of this maiden convocation are the pioneering to... Read More


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates, dedicates to the nation, lays the foundation stone and flags off various development projects worth over Rs.15,600 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 14 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone, and flagged off various development projects worth over Rs.15,600 crore... Read More


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 14 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, ... Read More


Guest column | Policy nudges to bring Elder Line back to life

India, Nov. 14 -- Chandigarh's elder helpline needs more than fresh funds. It must be easy to reach and quick to respond. Picture a retired schoolteacher in Chandigarh who lives alone. Her children ar... Read More


Nauru's president has no political opponents after all lawmakers joined the government side

New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The unusual move leaves the 19-member parliament without any political opposition. While it's common for island countries in the South Pacific Ocean to take fluid approaches to f... Read More


West Bengal: Siliguri celebrates Rosogolla Diwas with sweet distribution

Siliguri, Nov. 14 -- The Siliguri Sweets Shop Owners' Association celebrated Rosogolla Diwas by distributing rosogollas on the occasion of its anniversary. State Tourism Minister Dr Sankar Ghosh was ... Read More


Communities experiment with new ways to protect Meghalaya's old caves

Guwahati, Nov. 14 -- By Jyoti Thakur, Pratik Chakarborty It's an autumn morning at Mawmluh Cave, near Cherrapunji, in Meghalaya's north-eastern hills. At the entrance, 27-year-old Milton Marak switch... Read More


Towing a last resort, no auctions for parking offences, KK City Hall tells MP after traders raise concerns

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 14 -- Kota Kinabalu Member of Parliament Datuk Chan Foong Hin wants City Hall (DBKK) to enforce vehicle towing and signboard rules prudently, with the public's welfare and difficul... Read More