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RESHAPING THE CHT'S FUTURE: $10m project to begin in Jan next

Dhaka, July 20 -- A groundbreaking climate adaptation project is expected to reshape the future of the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) by establishing a resilient and inclusive local economy, using natur... Read More


Nearly half of technical posts in DGCA vacant

India, July 20 -- India's aviation safety regulator is operating with only 50% of its technical strength, with just 553 officials overseeing operations in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation m... Read More


Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George Town

GEORGE TOWN, July 20 -- In George Town's historic core, one of Penang's oldest roads is about to get a major facelift, not just for heritage, but for the climate. Beach Street, once a waterfront arte... Read More


Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar reviews preparations for 2026 Pune Grand Tour Cycling event

Pune, July 20 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparations for the 2026 Pune Grand Tour, an international-level cycling competition. S... Read More


Nepse index ends flat despite gains in insurance and tourism

Kathmandu, July 20 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) Index inched up by just 0.32 points to close at 2,870.95, marking a negligible gain of 0.01 percent on Sunday. Despite positive movement in sele... Read More


The Meghalaya story:Realising aspirations

India, July 20 -- Recently, on my tour to Meghalaya, I travelled by road from Guwahati to Shillong. The road was wide and traffic flowed smoothly. This was once an old, winding road, perilously narrow... Read More


University of Maiduguri: Aggrieved Nigerians sign petition, query name change in Buhari's honour

Nigeria, July 20 -- The renaming of the University of Maiduguri after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari continued to divide opinions among Nigerians, and in Borno, the host state of the renam... Read More


Appalling. Disgraceful.

New Delhi, July 20 -- "Around the world, almost as an unwritten rule, most bad behaviour comes from feelings of self-doubt and insecurity." - Debra Winger I am not a frequent international travel... Read More


PM Modi shares article commending Meghalaya's remarkable transformation

New Delhi, July 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article that highlights Meghalaya's remarkable transformation driven by tourism, youth empowerment, women-led SHGs, initiatives l... Read More


Tourism has immense potential, but challenges persist: TOAB President

Dhaka, July 20 -- Despite Bangladesh's immense potential as a tourism destination, the sector continues to face significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of skilled human... Read More