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Mamata Banerjee mixes business with politics at seventh edition of BGBS

Mamata Banerjee on November 22 announced a number of new policies to increase exports, modernise logistics and promote renewable energy manufacturing in the State

The Hindu

Mass cleaning drive launched ahead of Maha Deepam in Tiruvannamalai

Mass cleaning drive launched at 14-km-long Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai ahead of Maha Deepam festival. 4,820 persons, including 3,225 sanitary workers, assigned to 15 segments. Deities taken out on processions, Maha Deepam lit atop hillock, followed by 3-day float festival.

The Hindu

Papua New Guinea cancels flights, plans evacuation after volcano erupts

The South Pacific nation downgrades its alert level, but warns the Ulawun outburst could continue ‘indefinitely’.

Al Jazeera

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Potholed Mada Street restored for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai's Mada Street widened to facilitate chariot-pulling during Karthigai Deepam. New concrete stretch provides relief for devotees on foot & prevents road cutting for utility works. Costly project funded under CMRDP 2022-23 to ensure longevity of road.

The Hindu

How a sleepy town in Cambodia won a place on Unesco’s culinary map

Battambang doesn’t have any Michelin stars but it does have street snacks like crunchy deep-fried bananas and turmeric-tinted minced-pork stuffed pancakes

The Guardian - UK

Rare forest ecosystem faces steady degradation in Kollam

The Hindu

Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma is developing a tourism model that does not pit economy vs ecology. The State plans to scale up tourism, protect biodiversity, and create jobs. It will incentivise homestays, villas, and cultural activities. It is also investing in infrastructure, subsidising tourist vehicles, and creating incubation centres to…

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Myanmar refugees in Mizoram get support from State Government and NGOs after fleeing Air Strikes at border

The state government and administration have also specially inquired about the health issues of the refugees. Read further on Dynamite News:

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2,700 buses, 20 special trains to ply for Karthigai Deepam in Tiruvannamalai

For Karthigai Deepam, 2,700+ buses, 20 special trains, 14,000+ police personnel, 1,160 buses at 13 termini, 180 shuttle services, 59 parking lots, 82 health desks, 40 ambulances, 211 water taps, 836 washrooms, 1,258 street lights, 3,225 sanitary workers, 54 police watchtowers, 623 CCTV cameras & 600 firefighters w/26 water tenders…

The Hindu

Pilgrimage season begins at Sabarimala

Marking the beginning of a two-month-long annual pilgrimage season, the doors of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala opened for the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival on Thursday.

The Hindu

Cambodia inaugurates new Chinese-funded airport serving popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat

Cambodia has inaugurated its newest and biggest airport, a Chinese-financed project meant to serve as an upgraded gateway to the country’s major tourist attraction, the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex in the northwestern province of Siem Reap

The Independent UK

Chennai’s Korean stores have the answers to all your K-drama cravings

K-drama fans in Chennai can now get a taste of South Korea with Maxim Coffee, Yakult ice cream, ramyeon, kimchi, rice crackers, gochujang, and more at Seoul Store, SeelaMart, and Sakura Fuji Mart. Customers come in to buy ingredients to make dishes like Kimbap and Tteokbokki, and even call from…

The Hindu

Solomon Islands eyes ‘long-lasting legacy’ as counts down to Pacific Games

The event has cost an estimated $250m, but the government believes it is money well spent given the potential benefits.

Al Jazeera

UNESCO urges Cambodia not to forcibly evict residents of Angkor Wat temple complex

UNESCO is urging Cambodian authorities not to carry out forcible evictions at the renowned Angkor Wat temple complex

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The 1612-built Aguada Central Jail in Goa turned into an interactive museum

The newly-launched Aguad Interactive Museum: The Land, the People, and the Struggle, tries to shine light on Goa’s Portuguese past

Dynamite News

'Tribal March' marks the start of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2023' in Kohima

The celebration of ''Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2023 commenced in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, in unison with the rest of the country.

The Hindu

All arrangements in place for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Doors of Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala open for pilgrimage season. Advanced technologies used to streamline flow of pilgrims. Dynamic queue control, video walls, e-Kanikka system, 473 buses, temporary barrage, eco-shops, Forest Guards, FASTag system, Postal dept. delivery, increased wages for Vishuddhi Sena, BSNL telecom services, 23 mobile towers. All temples…

The Independent UK

A rights group accuses UNESCO of turning a blind eye to forcible evictions at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

The human rights group Amnesty International has strongly criticized UNESCO and its World Heritage program for failing to challenge the Cambodian government’s ongoing mass evictions at the famous centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex

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Unesco under fire for failing to prevent evictions at Angkor Wat temple site

Amnesty says heritage body has ‘fallen short’ in its responsibility to thousands of families thrown off the complex in Cambodia

The Hindu

Goans burn 'Narakasur' effigies to celebrate Deepavali; CM Sawant asks people to buy local products

People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon ‘Narakasura’ to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended greetings to the people

The Hindu

In love with Gundruk

Exploring a new place's culinary offerings can help us connect with it. Through trying Gundruk, a traditional Nepali dish, I was reminded of home and the stories of my ancestors. Food serves as a portal into our memories and can help us understand and love a culture and its people.…

The Hindu

Nurture mangroves

: Mangroves are vital ecosystems for promoting biodiversity, providing livelihoods, reducing pollution, and storing carbon. They are threatened by plastic dumping, agricultural expansion, siltation, and industrial development. To protect them, initiatives must be taken to understand the underlying factors that contribute to restoration success.

The Hindu

Idols, sweets, and jewellery popular among Deepavali gifters this year

Bengalureans are buying a variety of gifts for Deepavali, from sweets and dry fruits to handicrafts and bags with antique looks. Shopping complexes, Handicrafts Museum, and Safina Plaza are popular spots. Online sustainable gifts are also in demand. #Bengaluru #Deepavali #Gifts #Shopping

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Economic empowerment heals trauma wounds in Timor-Leste

For women in East Timor, gaining economic independence with the support of the Alola Foundation has helped recover from the trauma of occupation.

The Hindu

Fancy a long walk? Hop, skip, and step towards Chennai’s newly designated 8km Health Walk stretch

Chennai's Besant Avenue now has a designated Health Walk stretch, complete with sculptures, signages, and benches. Residents of the area have welcomed the initiative, hoping for more people to come and enjoy the peaceful, neat and clean stretch. There's something for everyone's health here, from a leisurely walk to a…

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