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October 10, 2017 12:40 PM

Number of Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka increases

The number of Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka has increased considerably despite dip in overall tourists visiting the island nation.<br/><br/>Data released by Sri Lankan tourism bureau today said tourist arrivals from India grew by 26.6 percent last month to 34,481 compared to a year ...

October 10, 2017 8:07 AM

Vice President to inaugurate 3rd Intl. Conference on Yoga today

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the third International Conference on Yoga in New Delhi today. The theme of this year&apos;s conference will be &apos;Yoga for Wellness.&apos; <br/><br/>An official statement said, Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik will preside...

October 10, 2017 7:46 AM

Top Army commanders hold deliberations on Country's security challenges

Top Army commanders held deliberations on the security challenges facing the country, including the situation along the border with China and in Jammu and Kashmir. <br/><br/>Official sources said, a range of issues relating to the Army's internal functioning, including cases of comp...

October 10, 2017 7:44 AM

Commerce & industry ministry okays eight industrial licences for explosives

The commerce and industry ministry has approved eight industrial licences for explosives. <br/><br/>Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) said in a tweet that these industrial licences for explosives with proposed investment of 51 crore rupees are likely to create 1,171 jo...

October 10, 2017 7:44 AM

MEA Sushma Swaraj holds talks with Governor of US State of Colorado

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held talks with Governor of the US State of Colorado John Hickenlooper and identified a range of areas for economic cooperation. <br/><br/>In a tweet, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that Mrs Swaraj had very warm and productive discussions on M...

October 10, 2017 7:40 AM

MoRTH to promote new technologies in highway projects

Road, Transport and Highways Ministry has decided to implement a Value Engineering Programme to promote new technologies and material in highway projects. <br/><br/>In an official release, the Ministry said, the programme is aimed at using innovative technology, materials and equipment t...

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