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Revisiting 'falcha' in modern-day Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Jan. 29 -- At first glance, they look like ordinary bus stops. But the falcha-style shelters appearing across Kathmandu are part of a wider effort to revive a centuries-old communal space t... Read More


A 16-year journey reaches the shore: Tawi artificial lake opens with free boat rides

JAMMU, Jan. 29 -- After a long wait of around 16 years, the artificial lake in Jammu's Tawi river has eventually become a reality and has started drawing enthusiastic crowds for free boat rides. The ... Read More


Flights resume, NH-44 opens as weather improves in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- Flights resumed at Srinagar Airport and Srinagar-Jammu national highway (NH-44) was also opened for traffic after the weather improved significantly in Kashmir on Wednesday. Offi... Read More


Chinese cultural event series kick off in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead o... Read More


River conservation activist on hunger strike

Kathmandu, Jan. 29 -- River conservation activist Megh Ale has begun a relay hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala, demanding that river rights, protection and constitutional obligations be ensured in Ne... Read More


Amit Shah to lay foundation for New Assam assembly building on January 30

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to lay the foundation stone of the new Assam legislative assembly building and the Wildlife Research Institute in his day-long visit to t... Read More


OPINION - Northern Investment Summit, Jaffna January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- By Jekhan Aruliah When the topic of the Northern economy comes up, Jaffna is often criticized for living on remittances. Small transfers, perhaps a hundred US dollars a month, s... Read More


Alapan Bandyopadhyay maps 'Bengali mind' in new book

KOLKATA, Jan. 29 -- How often have we heard a Bengali boast of the Bengali mind? Quite often, especially during addas. But what exactly is the Bengali mind? Has it changed with age and time? How does... Read More


Uttarakhand CM reviews progress of development schemes

Dehradun, Jan. 29 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed various schemes related to agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism, and industry at the Secretariat, directing o... Read More


Odisha Parab: Showcasing timeless spirit of Odisha through art, flavour, and heritage in Guwahati

Guwahati, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI as an industry partner, hosted a press conference in Guwahati on Thursday to announce Odisha Parab, a th... Read More