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Duke, Duchess of Gloucester conclude Botswana visit with commemorative tree plantingPublished on: October 17, 2026 11:18 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester officially concluded their royal visit to Botswana with a meaningful tribute. During their final engagement in Gaborone, the royal couple plante... Read More


Maharashtra plans fifth Film City across 125 acres in Konkan's Ratnagiri district

India, Oct. 17 -- Maharashtra is planning to develop its fifth Film City across 125 acres in Guhagar taluka of Ratnagiri district, in the Konkan region. Located about seven hours from Mumbai, the prop... Read More


Waqf Chief reviews shrine works in Jammu

Jammu, Oct 16, Oct. 17 -- J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today reviewed the ongoing new construction works at Talab Khatika, Gumat and Peer Baba Satwari in Jammu. She was accomp... Read More


Reviving the rhino: A true conservation gain

India, Oct. 17 -- As the Indian Forest Service marks the 60th year of its inception, the spectacular revival of the rhinoceros in Indian jungles is one of the greatest conservation success stories in ... Read More


Cox's Bazar resort fire: 10 bodies recovered; BGB joins rescue operation

, Oct. 17 -- Ten bodies have been recovered as a fire ripped through a resort in Patuertek area near Inani Beach in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Saturday morning. "10 charred bodies have... Read More


6 killed in Cox's Bazar resort fire

, Oct. 17 -- Six people were killed in a fire that broke out at a resort in Patuertek area near Inani Beach in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Saturday morning. The identities of the deceas... Read More


Kashmir tourism struggles after Pahalgam attack

Srinagar, Oct 16, Oct. 17 -- Tourist arrivals in Kashmir have remained under pressure following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, with tourism stakeholders calling for renewed efforts to rev... Read More


6 die in Cox's Bazar resort fire

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Six people have been killed and six others injured in a fire at TUPTUP Resto and Resort in Cox's Bazar. Fire Service spokesman Talha Bin Zasim confirmed the death toll after firefig... Read More


Sa Pa's ancient rose kingdom generates billions of dong in revenue

Lao Cai, Oct. 17 -- Driven by his passion for Sa Pa's ancient roses, Do Phu Chinh, born in 1978 and residing in Sa Pa ward of Lao Cai province, has built a successful agritourism model that generates ... Read More


Govt notifies J&K Circular Economy Policy 2026 to push green growth

Srinagar, Oct 16, Oct. 17 -- The government has notified the J&K Circular Economy Policy, 2026, marking a decisive step towards resource recovery, green growth and ecological sustainability. Recognisi... Read More