UP govt enhances security for Mauni Amavasya at Mahakumbh

January 28, 2025 1:44 PM

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UP govt enhances security for Mauni Amavasya at Mahakumbh

Uttar Pradesh government has significantly enhanced security arrangements in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj in view of Mauni Amavasya tomorrow to ensure the safety of devotees. The government has implemented a robust seven-tier security plan. Our correspondent reports that the Mahakumbh area has been designat...

Tourism revival in Sikkim, surge in visitors after Oct 2023 floods

January 28, 2025 1:43 PM

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Tourism revival in Sikkim, surge in visitors after Oct 2023 floods

Tourists have been flocking to Mangan district in North Sikkim over the past two months, marking a strong revival in tourism. Tourist visits to the area came to a halt in October 2023 due to floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst. North Sikkim was reopened to tourists on December 1 last year.  ...

5 Indian fishermen injured in firing by Sri Lankan Navy

January 28, 2025 1:34 PM

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5 Indian fishermen injured in firing by Sri Lankan Navy

Five Indian fishermen have suffered injuries in an incident near Delft island due to firing by Sri Lankan Navy yesterday night. Two fishermen have sustained bullet injuries, while three others received minor injuries. The injured were initially treated by naval medics before being detained and taken...

New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year

January 28, 2025 12:13 PM

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New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr as the winner of the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.   Acknowledging the outstanding female cricketer across all formats of the game during the calendar year, The 24-ye...

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed declares 2025 as ‘Year of Community’

January 28, 2025 11:59 AM

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed declares 2025 as ‘Year of Community’

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday announced 2025 as the Year of Community, launching a national initiative aimed at fostering unity and inclusion across society. Under the slogan “Hand in Hand,” the campaign reflects the UAE leadership’s vision to build a cohesive and empowe...

India announces fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals

January 28, 2025 11:57 AM

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India announces fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals

The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals for the 2025-2026 academic session. These scholarships, offered across diverse disciplines aim to promote access to quality education in prestigious Indian institutes and universities.  ...

Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interets in Greenland

January 28, 2025 11:43 AM

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Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interets in Greenland

Denmark has unveiled plans to bolster its military presence in the Arctic amid rising concerns over the US interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish-owned territory.   Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced late yesterday that the government will allocate 2 billion dollars to boo...