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Panchayats near cities mint millions from taxes, fees, and building permits

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Poverty and squalor dominate the popular perception of a typical Indian village. But there are some villages, particularly in the country's western and southern states, that gene... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the Regional Forum to Deepen Stakeholder Awareness and Engagement on the ASCC Strategic Plan, in Malaysia

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the Regional Forum to Deepen Stakeholder Awareness and Engagement on the ASCC Strategic Plan, which was held in... Read More


Karikot village wins responsible tourism award

Lucknow, Aug. 19 -- Karikot village in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh has been selected for the prestigious Indian Subcontinental Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Award 2025. This remote village, nestle... Read More


Bahraich village on Indo-Nepal border wins responsible tourism award

Lucknow, Aug. 19 -- Karikot village in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh has been selected for the prestigious Indian Subcontinental Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Award 2025. This remote village, nestle... Read More


UP seeks centre's support to boost tourism

Lucknow, Aug. 19 -- The state government has submitted 12 key proposals to the Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture. In a meeting held in New Delhi, tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh met uni... Read More


Lao official hails Vietnam's 80th National Day as shared pride

Vientiane, Aug. 19 -- The 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) of Vietnam is not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people, but also a moment of joy ... Read More


Regional taskforce on air quality crucial for future generations: Supradip Chakma

, Aug. 19 -- Highlighting the importance of clean air and the severe impacts of air pollution, Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma on Tuesday said establishing a regional parl... Read More


Thailand diversifies payment methods to boost tourism

Bangkok, Aug. 19 -- The Thai government plans to launch the "TouristDigiPay" programme to stimulate tourism by allowing foreign visitors to convert digital currencies into the Thai baht for payments. ... Read More


BMW 3 Series 50 Jahre Editions launched in India: Limited units, priced from Rs.64 lakh

India, Aug. 19 -- The BMW 3 Series is the brand's best-selling model worldwide and has completed 50 years in the global market since its debut in 1975. To commemorate the milestone, BMW India has laun... Read More


Konkani Theatre Shines in Gujarat: 'Daddy's Home' Celebrates 25th Performance in Ahmedabad

Goa, Aug. 19 -- At a time when the resolution to include the Romi script of Konkani was defeated in the ongoing Goa Assembly session, the enduring presence and cultural strength of Romi Konkani was po... Read More