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Top bureaucracy reshuffled in Uttar Pradesh,14 senior IAS officers transferred

Lucknow, Sept. 19 -- In order to streamline functioning and shed the burden of officers, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday initiated the much-anticipated reshuffle in the state's top bureaucrac... Read More


40 percent of trekkers cancel bookings for Pokhara

Pokhara, Sept. 19 -- Had things been normal, trekking guide Hira Malla of Pokhara would at this moment be leading a group of Australian trekkers to Ghorepani-Poon Hill. But the tourists who had booke... Read More


Sikkim Hotels & Restaurants raise concerns over tourism fund implementation, seek QR-based solution

Gangtok, Sept. 19 -- The Sikkim Hotels & Restaurant Association (SHRA) has voiced its concerns over the state government's plan to implement the Sikkim Tourism Development Fund (STDF) from October 1, ... Read More


HIDCO starts work on 12.6-acre 'Durga Angan' project in New Town

Kolkata, Sept. 19 -- After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently announced the construction of "Durga Angan"- a temple-like complex dedicated to Goddess Durga in New Town-HIDCO has initi... Read More


Intellectuals, writers condemn vilification of migrant workers

Chandigarh, Sept. 19 -- More than 500 intellectuals, writers, artists, students, and social activists have come together to issue a powerful appeal to the people of Punjab, urging them to unite agains... Read More


Central Railway bids a fond farewell to Asia's first woman driver

India, Sept. 19 -- In her 36-year-long career, Surekha Yadav, loco pilot or train driver with Central Railway (CR), has manoeuvred every kind of train from goods trains to suburban locals, from regula... Read More


Cooch Behar: Municipality unveils tender process for Raas Mela mgmt

COOCH BEHAR, Sept. 19 -- Cooch Behar Municipality has taken a landmark decision regarding the upcoming Raas Mela, the largest fair in Northeast India. For the first time in the century-old history of ... Read More


Shikarpur Temple restored as six ancient tiger statues return

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 19 -- After nearly six years, the historic temples of Debi Chaudhurani and Bhavani Pathak (Sannyasi Thakur) in Shikarpur have been restored completely with the return of six ancient ... Read More


Darjeeling tourism sees slow bookings, hopes pinned on Oct

DARJEELING, Sept. 19 -- Darjeeling's tourism industry is facing subdued bookings this season but hopes are pinned on October to revive fortunes. With major destinations across the region reeling from ... Read More


LG Sinha delivers keynote address at national Seminar on 'Integration in Indian Languages' at NIT Srinagar

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- With the peace and stability, with the spirit of unity and common goals, and fostering a strong collective identity, India will achieve robust development, the Lieutenant Governo... Read More