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Watch: Grandeur of BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, Dress Code Declared for Visitors
The BAPS Hindu temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi on February 14, opened for the public on March 1.
"The wait is over! #AbuDhabiMandir is now open for all visitors and worshipers," a post on X handle by the…
Dutch Tourist Robbed in Puri by Cab Driver, Seeks Odisha Govt’s Help
Puri: An elderly Dutch tourist was left stranded in Puri after a cab driver allegedly robbed him of all his cash and misled him on a journey to Delhi. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of foreign visitors to the pilgrim…
Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana by 2024 End
Thailand's government has decided to ban recreational use of marijuana by the end of 2024. However, the county will continue to allow medical use of marijuana.
Now the Thai government has drafted a new law to regulate cannabis use that…
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Redevelopment of 21 Odisha Railway Stations on Feb 26
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India's railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stones for the redevelopment of 554 railway stations and 1,500 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs)…
Bangkok Has World’s Longest City Name, Check What it Is
Thailand’s capital city Bangkok has another credit to its name. Bangkok takes pride in having the world's longest city name.
Bangkok city’s full name is "Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop…
Massive Avalanche in J&K’s Gulmarg, 1 Foreigner Dead, Another Missing
Srinagar: A massive avalanche hit upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon. Several tourists including foreigners are feared trapped because of this avalanche.
According to Gulmarg’s local authorities, at least…
New Rs 492 Cr Railway Line to Connect Puri & Konark: Railway Minister Vaishnaw
Bhubaneswar: Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced a 32-km-long railway line between Puri and Konark to connect the Jagannath temple and the Sun temple, along with a Vistadome coach. This is part of the Centre’s…
Eight Hogdeers from Nandankanan Shifted to Sambalpur Zoo
Bhubaneswar: Four male and four female Hogdeers from the Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar have been shifted to Sambalpur Zoo.
In exchange for Hogdeers, the Nandankanan Zoo will take two male and three female Sambars from the Sambalpur Zoo.…
France Tops 2024 Henley Passport Index; India Slips to 85th Place
In the latest release of the Henley Passport Index for 2024, France has secured the top position, with its passport granting visa-free access to 194 countries. Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain also rank highly alongside France.…
Rs 40,000 Cr Worth Projects for Ayodhya, Mathura, Kashi
Lucknow: Projects worth around Rs 40,000 crore will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi through the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) in Lucknow on Monday.
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram;…