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Unclear smoking rules at Sandakan Airport risk leaving bad first impression on tourists, says rep

SANDAKAN, Feb. 1 -- Confusion over smoking rules at Sandakan Airport is drawing complaints from tourists and the public, with visitors reportedly fined for smoking in outdoor areas due to unclear sign... Read More


Site of Gomti source in Pilibhit to be developed with ghats, tourism facilities, cultural complex

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- A comprehensive development of the site from which the Gomti originates at Madhotanda village in Pilibhit district is on the cards with construction of ghats along the riverbank, pa... Read More


Biggest ever Capex push? Rs.12.2 lakh crore proposed in budget

India, Feb. 1 -- Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Sunday said that the Public capex has increased manifold from Rs. 2 lakh crore in FY2014-15 to an allocation of Rs.1... Read More


Union Budget boosts India's growth momentum: BJP National VP and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda hailed the Union Budget on Sunday as a strong continuation of India's economic transformation under Prime Minister ... Read More


From AI skills to tourism, Sitharaman sharpens focus on employment

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government is targeting the skilling of workforce in tier-II and tier-III cities, with a focus on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, small-scale enterprises, tourism a... Read More


Why leaders are welcomed by children, and why it matters - Khoo Ying Hooi

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 1 -- When I saw children welcoming Anthony Albanese during his recent visit to Timor-Leste, smiling, performing, offering gestures of warmth, the scene felt instantly familiar. Com... Read More


Food sector hails Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move Budget 2026-27 proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to strengthen coastal fisheries value chain. The bud... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: What could be in for poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- All eyes are on the Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1. While she is expected to outline the government's revenue an... Read More


Budget 2026-27: FM Announces Major Push For Tourism, Skills and Heritage Conservation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2026-27, announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure, skill development, and heritage ... Read More


Nepser slips as most sector face losses

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 19.85 points to close at 2,694.20 points, a 0.73 per cent decline. Share prices of 50 companies rose, whil... Read More