Category : Asia Pacific


West Asia Crisis Hits India's Dry Fruit Trade, Prices Up

The West Asia crisis has disrupted India's dry fruit trade, with date supplies falling sharply in Indore. Prices have surged 10-30% due to shipping bottlenecks from Iran, Iraq, and the UAE, impacting wholesalers and consumers across Madhya Pradesh.

Dindori’s Water Conservation Success Story

Dindori district in Madhya Pradesh ranks second nationally in Jal Sanchay Bhagidari campaign, building nearly 3 lakh water structures to combat scarcity and boost groundwater recharge.

West Asia Conflict Boosts Goa Tourism

Amid West Asia tensions, Goa sees surge in charter bookings from Europe and CIS, with TUI deploying wide-bodied aircraft and FIT arrivals growing.

Odisha Explores Academic Ties with James Cook University

Odisha higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj discussed joint PhD programs, student exchanges, and a potential international campus with James Cook University. The collaboration aims to boost marine biotechnology research.

Bihar Tourism Minister Directs Policy Implementation

Bihar tourism minister Kedar Prasad Gupta reviewed the department's functioning and directed officials to ensure effective implementation of the tourism policy to attract maximum investment. He also called for action plans for fairs and festivals.

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