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Cambodia opens a new airport to serve Angkor Wat as it seeks to boost tourist arrivals

Commercial operations have begun at Cambodia’s newest and biggest airport, designed 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

North Malabar Travel Bazaar to be organised in Kannur from October 17

NOMTO to host North Malabar Travel Bazaar in Kannur on Oct 17-18. Event to invigorate tourism, offer platform for collaboration. 200 tour operators & 80 tourism entrepreneurs to participate. International flair with DMCs from Azerbaijan, UAE, Thailand & Bali.

The Hindu

Mysuru Dasara gets off to a traditional start atop Chamundi hills

Mysuru Dasara festivities begin with traditional prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari; noted music composer Hamsalekha inaugurates celebrations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa present. Music composer Hamsalekha suggests survey on Kannada-speaking people, pairing of districts for exchange of culture, talent,…

The Hindu

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Sikkim Flashfloods: Army rescues 245 stranded people in Rabom village

The Army troops undertook a challenging operation through difficult terrain and reached the isolated village of Rabom. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jaishankar arrives in Vietnam on four-day visit

EAM Jaishankar was welcomed by his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son at the renowned temple. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu

Mysuru Dasara, a blend of history, culture, and tradition

Mysuru Dasara: Royal orient unfolds to sea of humanity, showcasing rich heritage of Karnataka, Vijayanagar empire's legacy carried forward by Wadiyars. Navaratri celebrated on grand scale, event draws visitors from across world. Palace main attraction, illumination extended to major roads, heritage buildings. Inauguration at Chamundi Hills signals start of melange…

The Hindu

Explore Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata that have transitioned from traditional to high-tech art installations

With pandals inspired by Rome’s Vatican City, Macau’s Grand Lisboa Hotel, Karnataka’s Mysore Palace and Disneyland in Paris, deep creative currents are defining the growth of pujas that have evolved from traditional to pockets of avant-garde public art.

The Hindu

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My Farm, a farm-to-table set-up in Visakhapatnam, is an example of responsible farming

Locally-grown vegetables find their way to My Farm, a farm-to-table set-up near Visakhapatnam, that adopts permaculture to promote sustainability

The Hindu

A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

The Hindu

Chennai celebrates 50 years of bilateral relations between India and South Korea

Sounds of traditional Korean music and elegant dance took over Chennai to commemorate the golden jubilee year of bilateral relations between South Korea and India

The Hindu

Dasara expenditure likely to be minimised, sponsors to be roped in: DC

Govt. plans to reduce Dasara expenditure due to drought, but ensure festivities remain traditional. ₹15 crore released for festivities. Industries/companies to sponsor events to mobilise ₹3-4 crore. Gold cards to be printed based on seating arrangements. Invites to dignitaries ready. 300 cultural troupes to participate in procession. ₹18 lakh spent…

The Hindu

Mysuru tourism to get a new logo, slogan this Dasara

Tourism Dept. plans to deploy 300 Tourist Mitras in Mysuru for Dasara festivities, to assist tourists. KSTDC launches Dasara tour packages & Ambaari open-bus travel. New logo & slogan for Mysuru Tourism to be launched. KSTDC website provides details for Ambaari ride timings.

The Hindu

An ancient art form makes a memorable debut in Kerala

Bhagavata Mela Natakam, a centuries-old tradition, traveled to Kerala for the first time. The audience at Jubilee Memorial Hall was delighted by the performance of Rukmini Kalyanam, a mix of dance, drama and dialogues. Lead dancer Srikanth, with decades of Bharatanatyam training, and the other cast members, singers and musicians,…

The Hindu

My travels in Sri Lanka – and why Scotland loves this country

‘THINGS have been hard in Sri Lanka in recent years, but we are a resilient and proud country so we always bounce back,” my guide Chaminda…

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Requiem for a river

A tranquil village in Palakkad in the 1950s held rustic charm. River, trees, birds, butterflies, squirrels, flying fox, and nocturnal animals created a captivating sight. Now, river polluted, trees uprooted, birds gone, replaced by heavy machinery, and a lone dove playing the last post.

The Hindu

Prateek Sadhu opens his new restaurant, Naar | The forager is putting down roots

After two years of research, and roaming the Himalayan belt, chef Prateek Sadhu is bringing his learning — from local ferments to foraged foods — to the plate at a world-class destination restaurant, Naar

The Independent UK

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia has denied that forest and peat fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands are causing the haze in neighboring Malaysia

The Hindu

First public sector caravan park in Kerala to come up at Bekal

Soon, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Bekal Fort from the comforts of a caravan park. KTDC to set up caravan park at Bekal Fort, Kasaragod. Park to be first in public sector. Also proposed for Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram & Bolgatty Palace, Kochi.

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Bali locals furious after tourist meditates naked in temple

Outrage over ‘humiliation’ of Balinese culture

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo district mayor urges Halloween revellers to stay away amid crush fears

Ken Hasebe issues warning after 2022 Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, in which more than 150 people died

The Independent UK

The Philippines aims at a younger generation of Filipino American travelers

The Philippines has a long history of trying to attract Filipino American citizens and their families to come and add to the economy

The Hindu

Calls grow louder for Angamaly-Balaramapuram parallel rail line

Federation of Sabari Railway Action Council urges State govt. to extend Angamaly-Sabarimala rail line from Erumely to Balaramapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. New line to link industrial & tourism hubs, transport 850 truckloads of goods daily & bring tourist destinations on rail map. Railways have done feasibility survey for extension. ₹100 cr allocated…

The Hindu

Nearly 12,000 students to take part in Yuva Sambhrama

Yuva Sambhrama, a platform for college students to showcase their talent, begins in Mysuru on Oct 6. 12,000 students from 400+ institutions will participate in cultural events. 50 teams will perform daily, with themes such as freedom struggle, gender equality, Karnataka folk arts, fake news, and education. Inauguration by district…

The Hindu

Government grants administrative sanction for Srirangam bus terminus

Govt. grants ₹7.77cr for bus terminus in Srirangam. The project will meet long-felt need of residents & visitors, as 300 tourist vehicles visit daily. The temple town attracts huge floating population & during festivals, influx of devotees & vehicles increases. MLA M. Palaniyandi thanked CM & Minister for fulfilling election…

The Times of India

Bhutan planning to slash ‘expensive’ airfares to boost tourism

In a move to boost tourism in the country, Bhutan has announced plans to reduce the 'expensive' airfares for visitors travelling to the country. As per the country's Finance Minister, this step would result in an uptick of travellers to the country and increase the number of visitors visiting the…

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