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Wife of former Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal burnt alive as protestors torch their house in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Sept. 9 -- Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of the former Nepali Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, has died after suffering critical burns when their house in Kathmandu was torched during the viol... Read More


Professor J Isawa Elaigwu: The exit of a mentor, By Jideofor Adibe

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- I met Professor Elaigwu through his former teacher and mentor, the late Professor Ali Mazrui, who transited to glory on 12 October, 2014. My meeting with Mr Mazrui was fortuitous. ... Read More


Tourism Minister interacts with foreign tourists visiting Kerala for Onam celebrations

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 9 -- A group of Responsible Tourism (RT) exponents from around the world, touring Kerala as part of a Cultural Exchange Programme, today interacted with Tourism Minister PA M... Read More


Pandal-hopping in style: 10 reasons why North Indians are just as excited for Durga Puja

India, Sept. 9 -- Durga Puja is now a full-blown pan-Indian celebration. North Indians, especially in cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Varanasi, look forward to Pujo with just as much excitement. And w... Read More


43 countries express solidarity with Sri Lanka at UNHRC: Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Some 43 countries that spoke during the Interactive Dialogue (ID) at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva expressed solidarity with Sri L... Read More


Bridging the gap: How Penang is helping wildlife cross roads safely

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 9 -- Strung across the busy road along Jalan Lembah Permai in Tanjung Bungah, a red canopy bridge made especially for wildlife to cross the road was barely discernible to drivers. ... Read More


Ludhiana: Posing as wedding guests, two decamp with gold jewellery

Ludhiana, Sept. 9 -- In a shocking incident at a wedding resort on Pakhowal Road, two men, posing as wedding guests, managed to escape with the purse of the groom's mother, which contained gold jewell... Read More


Tourist arrivals hit 1.6 Mn mark

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Tourist arrivals have surpassed the 1.6 million mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. According to latest figures released by SLTDA, as of September 7,... Read More


Gen Z Protest: Nepal President Paudel urges restraint, dialogue following PM's resignation

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Nepali President Ram Chandra Paudel on Tuesday called on protesting citizens to pursue a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Gen Z movement through dialogue, The Himalayan Times r... Read More


RailTel secures work order of Rs 18.56 cr from IRCTC

Mumbai, Sept. 9 -- RailTel Corporation of India has received the work order from Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation for comprehensive cyber security intelligence services amounting to Rs.... Read More