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Five killed as elevator at Bali resort plunges down ravine

Accident at Ubud’s Ayuterra Resort believed to have occurred when cable in inclined lift carrying hotel staff snapped

The Guardian - AU

‘Russian-only’ businesses in Thailand’s Phuket spark backlash

Locals on tourist resort island claim Russians fleeing fallout of the war in Ukraine are stealing Thai jobs.

Al Jazeera

Questions raised about Thaksin's condition

A legal scholar is asking the Department of Corrections if former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra really is so seriously ill that he requires treatment in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital as claimed.

Bangkok Post

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BUDA approves GIS-based master plan for Belagavi

BUDA expands Belagavi city boundaries, approves GIS-based master plan. Ministers, legislators, and officials meet to discuss infrastructure and amenities for residential layouts. Minister asks for strict implementation of rules, feedback on plot auctions, and land for a new sports stadium. ₹87 crore set aside for Kanabargi residential layout, ₹9 crore…

The Hindu

Explained | How the amended Forest (Conservation) Act imperils the Northeast

The Mizoram Assembly has passed a resolution opposing the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. Aside from special Constitutional protections in Mizoram and Nagaland, the Act is applicable in the rest of India’s Northeast. In 1996, the Supreme Court expanded the term ‘forest land’, such that the Forest Rights Act also…

The Hindu

Government proposes in SC tech panel to evaluate carrying capacity of 13 Himalayan States

Union government proposes 13-member tech committee to evaluate carrying capacity of 13 Himalayan States. Committee to be headed by Director of GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment. Experts from multiple disciplines to collect info on load-carrying capacity of hill stations, cities and eco-sensitive zones. SC had suggested expert committee…

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Transportation plays a major role in transformation of nation, says Ports Minister Sonowal

Union Minister Sonowal inaugurated four projects at Visakhapatnam Port Authority, including the Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal (VICT). This is part of the Union Government's Maritime India Vision (MIV)-2030 and Amrit Kaal 2047, with a target of nine lakh port-bound tourist arrivals by 2030.

The Hindu

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A street for food-lovers at Chennai’s T. Nagar

A street for food-lovers at T. Nagar

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Bardhanara, a village in Assam where only one family lives and has no roads!

Hardly a kilometre away from the Medical College in Assam’s Nalbari town, the journey to Bardhanara village is a long and arduous voyage as there are no roads connecting the village to the city. Yes, home to only one family, Bardhana is one of India’s most remote villages.

The Times of India

2,400 runners participate in ‘Made of Chennai Run’

2,400 runners participated in the 'Made of Chennai Run' as part of 'The Hindu Festival of Chennai'. Nandhini Ramanadhan, C. Muralidharan, Ashitosh Singh, Lakshmi Devi, Vaishnavi Srinivasan, P. Bhaskar & Subash Cheran won the 10K & 5K runs.

The Hindu

In Frames | Tigers in the town

The town square in Thrissur, Kerala turns into a collage of stripes and spots as more than 250 “human tigers and leopards” prance about the streets in a rollicking show to lend a carnivalesque finish to the Onam celebrations.

The Hindu

Mumbai: Aagman yatras to reveal first glimpse of grand Ganesh idols

MUMBAI: Maharashtra's biggest festival of Ganeshotsav will take place after a fortnight from September 19-28. However, in an informal unveiling, devotees will get a first glimpse of the grand, beautiful idols, online and offline, before the actual installation.

The Times of India

Amid rain scare, Onam pageantry attracts thousands as week-long celebrations conclude

Around 3,000 artistes participated in the pageantry, featuring 60 floats. As many as 10 art forms from other States and around 80 artistes from States outside joined the procession

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh to tap tourism potential with 16 heliports soon: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces 16 heliports to be constructed across districts to facilitate tourist access to unexplored destinations. 9 heliports in 1st phase, 7 in 2nd. Kangra Airport to be expanded. Aim to increase tourist footfall & achieve 5 crore arrivals/yr. Boost local tourism & economy.

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‘Everyone has the same dream’: Mount Fuji grapples with rise in tourism

Millions visit Japan’s highest peak each year, creating pollution and putting pressure on medical centre

The Hindu

Thrissur rocks to the rhythm of Pulikkali

Thrissur city on Friday turned into a sea of stripes and spots as more than 250 ‘human tigers and leopards’ pranced about the streets in a rollicking show of Pulikkali

The Hindu

Colourful pageantry to bring curtain down on Onam fete

The curtain will come down on the week-long Onam celebrations, organised by the State Tourism Department, with a cultural pageantry in the State capital on Saturday evening.

The Hindu

All resorts in notified Sigur plateau elephant corridor directed to be dismantled

Conservationists welcome orders to dismantle 12 resorts in Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor, ensuring protection of crucial corridor connecting Eastern and Western Ghats. District administration to initiate action against resort owners, with owners given reprieve to dismantle buildings and transport materials out of their properties. A total of 176 orders have…

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Kudumbashree members dance to break world record

Kudumbashree Mission members set a record by performing Thiruvathirakkali with 7,027 dancers. Revenue Minister K. Rajan inaugurated the event and congratulated the mission members. Certificates from LIMCA Book of Records and Talent Record Book were presented. Steps are being taken to enter the feat in the Guinness Book of Records.…

The Guardian - UK

Gangs forcing hundreds of thousands of people into cybercrime in south-east Asia, says UN

Organised criminals use threats, torture and sexual violence to coerce victims to work in international scamming operations

The Times of India

Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Indian, Chinese tourists

BANGKOK: Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travelers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly $100 billion next year.

Newcastle Herald

Food Bites: Traditional Vietnamese with a modern twist at VietKing on Darby Street

'Vietnamese food is not only famous for pho and banh mi.'

The Hindu

Fort Dansborg, the second largest after Kronborg, spotlights the Danish legacy

The Times of India

Raksha Bandhan, Onam festivity lends colour to Mumbai's cityscape

MUMBAI: As the full moon of the holy month of Shravan approaches the sky Wednesday, a set of colourful cultural observances fills the calendar. The Malayalee festival of Onam will be celebrated Tuesday with feasting and the pookkalam, a large floral rangoli.

The Hindu

Last-minute shopping spree and cheery festivities mark Thiru Onam eve in Kerala

Holiday cheer marked the final day of the supersized Thiru Onam shopping season in Kerala as citizens crowded markets, malls, flower shops, electronic gadget stores and textile showrooms scouting for closing-hour bargain buys. Old traditions, uthrada pachil, made a comeback even as paddy farmers staged a protest outside the Kerala…

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