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Odisha's iconic Tarakasi craft faces uncertain future as rising silver prices hit Cuttack artisans

Cuttack, May 21 -- The historic city Cuttack, known as the "Silver City" of Odisha, is witnessing growing concern among its historic filigree artisans as soaring silver prices and increased import dut... Read More


Luxury cruise ship makes maiden call at Colombo Port carrying over 2,300 tourists

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A luxury passenger cruise ship named ''Mein Schiff 6'', carrying 2,380 tourists, has arrived at the Colombo Port and docked at the East Container Terminal Stage (ECT). The vessel... Read More


Meghalaya among India's fastest-growing state economies, says report

Guwahati, May 21 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Meghalaya is among the Indian states that have shown strong economic growth over the last five years, according to a report published by wealth management... Read More


Gold Earrings Stolen From Tourist's Suitcase at Mandrem Resort; FIR Registered

Goa, May 21 -- Mandrem Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person for allegedly entering a room at a resort in Mandrem and stealing gold earrings from a tourist's suitcase. Accordin... Read More


Uber launches ride-sharing service in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, May 21 -- Uber, one of the world's largest ride-sharing platforms, has launched services in Nepal, beginning operations in the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday. Users can now select both bike... Read More


South Korea probes Singapore tourist after helicopter rescue from protected Jeju peak

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A Singaporean tourist was rescued by helicopter in South Korea after he allegedly wandered into a restricted section of a popular mountain on Jeju Island and became lost. Accordi... Read More


PM Shehbaz stresses need to preserve Pakistan's cultural heritagePublished on: May 21, 2026 10:00 AM

Pakistan, May 21 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving and promoting Pakistan's cultural heritage, saying the country's diverse traditions and value... Read More


Traditional textiles, classical music feature in PM Modi's gifts to Italian PM Meloni

New Delhi, May 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Shirui and Muga silk stoles and a marble inlay work box with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and MS Subbulakshm... Read More


Vietnam, Bangladesh eye to foster economic ties

Hanoi, May 21 -- The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnam Business Association in Bangladesh, hosted a Vietnam - Bangladesh bus... Read More


BOTOF annual meet highlights push for growth, industry priorities

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Bangladesh Outbound Tour Operators Forum (BOTOF) hosted its Annual Members Meet 2026 in Dhaka on Thursday, bringing together travel industry leaders, international airline represe... Read More