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Over 200,000 tourist arrivals recorded in July

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A total of 200,244 tourists arrived in the country in July 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. This is an increase of 6.6% in comparison to... Read More


Palpa's 206-year-old Bhagawati Jatra celebrates Nepali victory over British forces

Palpa, Aug. 3 -- Each year on Bhadra Krishna Navami (this year on August 17), the historic town of Tansen, Palpa, comes alive with the Bhagawati Jatra, a chariot procession that has endured for over t... Read More


Bangladesh's overdependence on remittance: How secure is the future?

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's economy continues to lean heavily on the flow of remittances from migrant workers, a key driver for foreign reserves, debt repayments and import payments. In the past si... Read More


Attacks on Indian migrants are against Ireland's values

India, Aug. 3 -- India and Ireland share deep historical and cultural roots that have allowed our two countries, despite our vastly different sizes, to form close and enduring bonds. Today, India and ... Read More


Ex-porn actor, HIV-positive and political activist, becomes minister in Colombia

India, Aug. 3 -- Juan Carlos Florian, a former porn actor and gay rights activist has become Colombia's new equality minister, colombiaone.com reported on Saturday. Juan Carlos Florian appointment to ... Read More


PM Modi calls on Presedent Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Sunday. https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1951903861452550587 On Saturda... Read More


Over 6,000 runners join BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025

Tay Ninh, Aug. 3 -- The BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025 took place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 3, attracting more than 6,000 domestic and international runners. The event... Read More


Authorities urged to take action against foreigners engaged in business activities in Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Israeli nationals arriving on tourist visas are having a significant impact on the tourism industry in the Arugam Bay area, according to local business owners. Meanwhile, the Cha... Read More


Aarey-JVLR metro to get ropeway over the forest to Film City, may extend to SGNP

India, Aug. 3 -- To boost tourism as well as improve ridership at the Aarey - JVLR metro station, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) plans to build a ropeway there to Sanjay Gandhi National Park... Read More


Meet Arvinder 'Arvi' Bahal, Agra-born man to fly to edge of space today on Blue Origin NS-34 mission

India, Aug. 3 -- Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal, an Agra-born globetrotter and real estate investor who lives in the US, will fly to the edge of space onboard Blue Origin's tourism flight NS-34 on August... Read More