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Assam: Sivasagar makes history: 15,555 women set world record with Dihanam at Jerenga Pathar

Sivasagar, Feb. 3 -- The air at the historic Jerenga Pathar was filled with spiritual fervour and the rhythmic clanging of cymbals today as Sivasagar etched its name into the record books. Under the ... Read More


COLVA RESIDENTS SAY NO TO SWIMMING POOLS, QUESTION BEACH PLAN

India, Feb. 3 -- The Colva gram sabha adopted a resolu tion barring projects with swimming pools in the vil lage citing worsening water shortages, and also forced the postponement of a proposed touris... Read More


Tourism revenues surpass USD 2.2tn, as 1.52bn travel worldwide

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Global tourism reached an extraordinary milestone in 2025, with international arrivals climbing to 1.52 billion visitors. The surge in global travel also delivered substantial fin... Read More


CBI takes over murder case of Vanantara resort receptionist Ankita Bhandari | What we know so far

India, Feb. 3 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered a case into the alleged murder of the receptionist of Uttarakhand's Vanantara Resort, Ankita Bhandari in 2022. The team... Read More


Jewish trust moves HC over land in Panvel cemetery classified as 'residential'

India, Feb. 3 -- Six months after the Bombay High Court directed the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) to remove encroachments from a 200-year-old Jewish burial ground in Panvel, the Jewish Heritage ... Read More


Surajkund Craft Festival 2026 draws 30K visitors on opening weekend

India, Feb. 3 -- The 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Craft Festival 2026, which commenced on January 31, drew nearly 30,000 visitors on Sunday, organisers said. The fair features 1,230 stall... Read More


Nepse declines again as benchmark index slips 12.58 points

Kathmandu, Feb. 3 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) edged down on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week, as the benchmark index shed 12.58 points following a marginal gain on Monday. The index... Read More


Travelling to Penang in February? What the CNY and Ramadan convergence means for hotel bookings

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 3 -- In a unique convergence of festive seasons, Penang hotels are preparing for a busy Chinese New Year holiday period even as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins, with indus... Read More


Sri Lanka and Finland to establish political consultation mechanism

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Finland with the objective of establishing a Politic... Read More


Tinubu's many travels and the critics, By Reuben Abati

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday after a state visit to Turkey during which Nigeria and Turkey signed a total of nine agreements covering defence, energy,... Read More