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15 Feb

Sustainable Tourism Growth Key to Bhutan’s Economic Strategy

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Bhutan is expanding its tourism infrastructure to cater to eco-conscious travelers. The government announced new eco-tourism zones featuring hiking trails, forest lodges, and cultural centers. A focus on minimizing carbon footprints and preserving Bhutan’s natural heritage is central to the plan. Bhutan’s tourism department also plans to collaborate with regional airlines to improve accessibility for international travelers. With this initiative, Bhutan aims to increase tourism revenue while staying true to its commitment to environmental sustainability.

15 Feb

Easy Trip Q3 results | Net profit, margins drop despite 172% upgrade in hotel bookings

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Online travel service provider Easy Trip Planners Ltd on Friday (February 14) reported a 26.3% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024, to ₹45.6 crore from the same quarter in FY24. Revenue from operations declined 6.5% to ₹150.5 crore as against ₹160.9 crore in the same period last fiscal. At the operational level, EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) declined 21.8% YoY to ₹47.7 crore from ₹61 crore in Q3FY25, while EBITDA margin declined to 31.7% from 37.9% in the same quarter last fiscal. For the nine months ended December 31,…

14 Feb

Bangladesh’s Tech Boom: New Partnerships with Global Firms

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Bangladesh’s technology sector is expanding rapidly, thanks to new partnerships with international companies. The government has announced investments in software development, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce, aiming to transform the country into a regional tech hub. Tech giants from the US and Europe have shown interest in setting up operations in Dhaka. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the country’s GDP. Bangladesh hopes to replicate the tech successes of neighboring countries, enhancing its role in the global digital economy.

14 Feb

UN Issues Urgent Call to Address Global Food Insecurity

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The United Nations has raised an alarm over the growing global food crisis. Rising inflation, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts have disrupted food supply chains, threatening millions with hunger. The UN has called for immediate action, urging countries to increase food production and reduce waste. African and South Asian nations are particularly vulnerable, with Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan also facing food security challenges. The UN is seeking more international cooperation to stabilize food supplies and protect vulnerable communities.

14 Feb

Preserving Everest: Nepal’s Mission to Protect Its National Treasure

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Nepal has launched a large-scale cleanup campaign on Mount Everest to remove waste left behind by climbers. The government, in collaboration with local Sherpa communities, aims to collect and recycle several tons of waste. Nepal’s tourism ministry hopes this initiative will promote sustainable mountain tourism and preserve Everest’s natural beauty. The campaign has also received international support, with donations from global environmental organizations. By promoting eco-friendly tourism, Nepal is setting an example for other mountain destinations worldwide.

14 Feb

Japan Unveils $10 Billion Technology Innovation Hub

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Japan has announced the establishment of a $10 billion technology innovation hub in Tokyo. The hub, designed to attract global tech talent, will focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, and green technologies. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized that the hub will promote international collaboration and foster startups. Japan is positioning itself as a leader in tech innovation, encouraging cross-border partnerships with countries like India and the US. This initiative is expected to boost Japan’s economy and solidify its role in the global tech sector.

14 Feb

NEHU hosts MSDE programme in collaboration with NITI Aayog

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In another significant initiative for promoting entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with NITI Aayog launched "Swavalambini" - a Women Entrepreneurship Programme recently. The virtual programme witnessed the inauguration of the initiative in 9 Universities and colleges in the North Eastern region by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Govt of India.Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE along with other senior officials of the Ministry were also present during the launch. The program is being implemented across several HEIs, including Gauhati…

14 Feb

Assam budget session to commence on February 17; will unite people: Deputy speaker Numal Momin

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Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 14 (ANI): Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Numal Momin on Friday said that the upcoming budget session of the Assam Assembly, which will commence on February 17, would be of significant importance and bring together the people of the state. Furthermore, he stated that the budget would also boost communal harmony."This is an important session which is beginning on February 17… this budget will carry significant importance, and this budget will club together all the people in Assam. As Assam is a diverse state, many communities and religions live in communal harmony. Now, they get an opportunity…

14 Feb

Namrup urea plant in Assam to be set up at cost of Rs 10,000 cr in 3.5 yrs: Fertilisers Secy

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The Centre will establish a new urea plant at Namrup in Assam at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore and will be built in three-and-half years creating as many as 1,950 direct and indirect employment opportunities, Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers said on Thursday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the setting up of Namrup urea plant in the Budget for 2025-2026. Addressing media on the Budget announcements made for the fertiliser sector, Mishra said, "this is the most awaited project in the North East and it will take 3.5 years to build and will cost around Rs 10,000…

14 Feb

Assam cops in Pune to serve summons to comedian Samay Raina

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An Assam police team has arrived in Pune to issue summons to comedian Samay Raina in connection with a case filed in the north-eastern state over his YouTube show ‘India's Got Latent’, according to an official. Raina has a house in Balewadi in Pune. Crass remarks by Ranveer Allahbadia, popular on YouTube as ‘BeerBiceps,’ about parents and sex on Raina's reality show have sparked massive outrage, leading to complaints from several persons. The case, registered in Guwahati on Monday, alleges that the show promoted obscenity, sparking widespread outrage following controversial remarks by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia aka ‘Beer Biceps’.