The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock stated that China will construct three standard cold storage facilities with a capacity of 1,500 tons each for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables in Afghanistan. Misbahuddin Mustaeen, the ministry’s spokesperson, said that during a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, some Chinese diplomats announced […]
Read MoreSri Lanka’s budget is getting into fine shape with substantially higher revenues made possible from higher taxes which are further supported by the robust recovery seen in the economy this year. This has helped to further narrow the overall deficit while putting the primary balance in surplus for the second year running. According to the […]
Read MoreThe Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced the ambitious target of generating USD 5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025 following a record-breaking year of tourist arrivals in 2024. The announcement was made by Abdulla Ghiyas, the Chairperson of MMPRC, and Ibrahim Shiuree, the Managing Director and CEO of MMPRC at […]
Read MoreIn Bhutan, the Red Scarf, known as ‘Bura Maap’, is a prestigious symbol of rank and honour. Bestowed by His Majesty the King on individuals for recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the nation, this distinctive scarf represents a lifelong honour. Recipients of the red scarf are called ‘Nyi kem’ and granted the title […]
Read MoreTashi Lama from ward 1 of Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality in Mugu shifted to Surkhet with his family of eight during the last week of October. He said his family migrates every year to escape the harsh winter. On Saturday, approximately three feet of snow accumulated in his village. Similarly, Tshering Tamang from ward 6 […]
Read MoreThe US will issue nonimmigrant or visitor visas to over 1 million Indians in 2025. The US Embassy in India said this in a statement on Friday. The embassy statement said, “We want to continue the trend of 2024 in 2025 as well. Initially, it has been decided to issue visitor visas to over 1 […]
Read MoreIndian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met White House National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan. In the meeting, the two top leaders discussed the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and global issues in a wide range of ways. This was reported by the Indian media Hindustan Times in a report on Friday (December 27). It […]
Read MoreDespite legal trials, investigations and confessions, the real killers of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto have still not been caught. Even after 17 years, her assassination remains a mystery. Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was shot and killed in a bomb attack on December 27, 2007, while leaving a rally in Rawalpindi. […]
Read MoreWhen the Taliban took power in Kabul in August 2021, Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed held a “victory press conference” at the Torkham crossing with Afghanistan. He said the Taliban’s rapid rise to power would be able to forge a “new alliance” and the region would become globally important. Pakistan’s then Prime Minister Imran […]
Read MoreThe Maldives welcomed its two millionth visitor of the year on Thursday – making 2024 a record year for Maldivian tourism in terms of tourist arrivals. Astrid Dirnegger, an Austrian woman on holiday with her husband and two children, arrived at the Velana International Airport (VIA) on Thursday morning on Austrian Airlines flight OS 045-6. […]
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