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Centre developing ‘Vibrant Villages’ in Northeast to promote tourism, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Centre investing $850 million to develop 100 tourist destinations in Himalayan States and NE. Modi govt. investing in highways, airports and 'Bharat Gaurav' trains. Telangana govt. planning 30 special tourism areas. 'Vibrant Villages' and 'Home Stays' to provide employment and attract tourists.

The Hindu

Government to make efforts to secure stolen idols, artifacts, says H.K. Patil

Minister Patil to make serious attempt to recover stolen idols, artifacts of Karnataka. Govt to revise protected monuments list by adding 500 more. New tourism policy to be unveiled by Jan 2024 to promote heritage, wildlife, natural beauty. MLAs, MLCs, DCs to prioritize tourism promotion, amenities creation.

The Hindu

Mysuru gets a new logo for brand promotion; Gajju the elephant is the mascot

Mysuru unveils new logo, tagline & mascot to promote its heritage & tourism. Logo features two caparisoned elephants & mythical bird Gandabherunda. Tagline “Our Heritage Your Destination” to create brand identity & draw tourists. Logo, tagline & mascot selected from online contest with 153 participants. Mascot Gajju an elephant with…

The Hindu

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For the first time, price of Rajamudi rice variety has breached ₹100 mark owing to depleted supply

The Hindu

Shivamogga airport: Flight landing continue to be hit due to fog

Shivamogga Airport's flight operations hit by fog; work to enable night landings underway. Passengers of two flights experienced delayed landings due to poor visibility. Airport requires 5 km visibility for landing; work to strengthen infrastructure for night landings in progress. Finance Dept. gave clearance to procure 13 equipment for Bomb…

The Hindu

What is Bodhi Day and why do Buddhists celebrate it?

Bodhi Day is on December 8 for Japanese Buddhists but on a different day every year for other cultures

Evening Standard

Urban Commission soon for development of cities in Kerala, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to form Urban Commission of international experts to ensure city development Kochi Corp. has resolved waterlogging issue; two modern sweeping machines to clean roads in 2 hrs. Suggestions to improve tourism, ease transp. woes of differently abled, common effluent treatment plant for peeling sheds, and…

The Hindu

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The locals of Parengtar, a village on India-Bhutan border, are reviving the ancient practice of Kholey Dai

Dotted with green trees, the grid-shaped, sienna-toned paddy fields of Parengtar — a quaint hamlet on the India-Bhutan border in West Bengal’s Kalimpong district — overlook the blue-grey mountains. The nip in the air and a sudden burst of activity augurs the advent of the harvest season. Villagers, mostly comprising…

The Hindu

Idol Wing CID seizes three metal idols meant for illegal sale in Pudukottai, arrests nine persons

Idol Wing CID arrests nine in connection to illegal sale of three metal idols. Team formed by Additional Superintendent of Police G. Balamurugan, received info about gangs in Chennai, Pudukottai, Tiruchi, Madurai and Kumbakonam. Negotiated with gang to purchase idols for ₹10 crore, detained four and arrested five more. Case…

The Hindu

Karnataka women’s collective makes bamboo lanterns for Christmas to light up your homes and those of the craftspeople

Karnataka women collective makes bamboo lanterns fairylights for Christmas to light up homes

The Hindu

Indonesia Ends Search After Volcano Eruption Kills 23

Indonesian authorities on Thursday said they had ended a search and rescue mission for any hikers missing or killed after a volcano eruption over the weekend that left 23 people dead.

International Business Times

Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers

Indonesian authorities have ended the seacrh for any more victims among climbers who were caught by a weekend eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 people and injured several others

The Independent UK

Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

UNESCO adds Gujarat's 'Garba' dance to Intangible Cultural Heritage list. 15th cultural item from India to make it to the list. Garba is celebrated for nine days during Navaratri, dedicated to worshipping the divine feminine. Prime Minister Modi expresses happiness over the global honour. 704 elements from 5 regions &…

The Hindu

Sustainable Transport: The Emerging Travel Segment Is Gaining Traction In Malaysia

Sustainable transport is gaining traction in Malaysia's travel industry. Can this segment break through as travelers become more "discerning" about ecotourism and sustainable options in transport?

International Business Times

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Indonesia Rescuers Find Last Missing Hiker On Volcano, Toll Rises To 23

The last hiker missing after a volcano eruption in Indonesia was found dead Wednesday, rescuers said, raising the death toll to 23 three days after the disaster.

The Hindu

Yuva Sangam delegates from Odisha reach Kozhikode

45 Odisha students welcomed to Kozhikode with Pancha Vadya orchestra & Kerala's classical/folk art forms. Mayor Beena Philip inaugurated the reception. During 6-day visit, delegates to explore Kakkayam Dam, Kariyathumpara, Thonikkadavu, Vayalada viewpoint, Sargalaya Art & Craft Village, Kappad Beach, En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village, Wayanad Tea Museum, Banasura Sagar…

The Independent UK

Pressure grows on UK over British Museum treasures as Netherlands returns major colonial artefacts

Sri Lanka says return of looted artefacts is redressing ‘historical injustice’

International Business Times

Southeast Asia Banks On Aviation Boom

Major airport expansion projects are taking off across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, and a new airline is set to launch next year -- all banking on an expected boom in air travel in Southeast Asia, fuelled by Chinese and Indian tourists.

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Al Jazeera

Death toll rises after Indonesia Mount Marapi eruption

Twenty-two declared dead as more bodies were found by rescue crews on Monday and Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Mount Marapi: Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 22 as more bodies found

Rescuers are contending with bad weather after a second eruption halted efforts

The Independent UK

More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano found more bodies among the climbers caught by a surprise eruption two days ago, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23

International Business Times

Indonesian Rescuers Race To Find 12 Missing After Eruption

Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers were racing Tuesday to find a dozen hikers who went missing after a volcano eruption killed 11 people.

Evening Standard

Eleven hikers killed in Mount Marapi volcano eruption in Indonesia

Another 12 climbers were said to be missing on Monday

The Guardian - AU

Mount Marapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano

Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and at least 12 missing

International Business Times

11 Hikers Dead After Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Dozen Still Missing

Eleven hikers were found dead Monday and another 12 were missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia, with rescuers racing to carry injured and burned survivors down the mountain on foot.

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