IndiGo becomes largest foreign carrier out of Sri Lanka

India’s IndiGo becomes the largest foreign carrier out of Sri Lanka, with it operating 54 weekly flights. The airline operates to two cities in Sri Lanka – Colombo and Jaffna, from four cities in India – Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. These direct flights between India and Sri Lanka are integral to IndiGo’s long-term growth […]

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Dry and warmer winter ahead: NCHM

Bhutan is likely to experience a warmer and dry winter, according to the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM). The agency’s Winter Monsoon Rainfall and Temperature Forecast (December 2024–January 2025) predicts near-normal precipitation, warmer-than-usual days, and typical winter nights. The NCHM’s Climate Predictability tool forecasts precipitation is expected to be near historical averages which […]

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Pakistan responds to India’s invitation, Bangladesh says nothing

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has invited neighboring countries to celebrate the 150th anniversary. Pakistan has responded and said it will participate. However, Bangladesh has not made any decision. The event will be held at the Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan in Delhi on January 14 and 15. The IMD told Deutsche Welle that raising […]

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New dimensions in Pakistan-China relations

China-Pakistan relations have reached a new level. The two countries have agreed to further improve their bilateral relations. They have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the strategic cooperative partnership through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0. The leaders of the two countries reached this consensus during the fourth round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) […]

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PM Oli commits to develop IT for earning foreign currency

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed the belief that information technology (IT) would be developed as the industry to earn foreign currency. Taking to social networking site-Facebook- today, PM Oli said there were some legal hurdles for those working in IT sector in Nepal, so the Cabinet meeting held on Friday addressed it through […]

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Nepal receives Rs 640.43 billion in remittances in five months

The consumer price inflation has stood at 6.05 percent in mid-December 2024 compared to 4.95 percent a year ago, according to the central bank. Issuing a report on Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal (Based on Five Months Data Ending Mid-December, 2024/25) on Friday, the Nepal Rastra Bank stated that the food and beverage […]

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Jack Sullivan claims: India does not believe ‘US involvement’ in Hasina’s downfall

The United States has denied allegations of being behind the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh. The country’s National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan has called such allegations unbelievable. He claimed that top Indian officials do not believe that the United States had any role behind the events in Bangladesh. This was reported by Hindustan Times in […]

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Sri Lanka’s tea industry set for cautious growth in 2025: Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers

Sri Lanka’s tea industry is set for a year of modest growth in 2025, despite facing several challenges and uncertainties, an analysis by Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers showed.  After a few years of declining production, the country is likely to experience a tight supply of Orthodox Large Leaf teas, following a production shortfall in […]

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