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Railways in India Extend Advance Reservation Period to 120 Days
The Ministry of Railways in India has decided to increase the advance reservation period for booking reserved train tickets from existing 90 days to 120 days on an experimental basis (excluding the date of journey) w.e.f. March 10, 2012.
India Sees Decrease And Shift in Forest Cover
The Forest Survey of India (FSI) has been publishing a series of biennial assessment report the forest cover in the country since 1987. The India State of Forest Report is recognized as the authoritative assessment of the country’s forest resources.
Indian Tourist Minister, Subodh Kant Inaugurates Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan
India’s Union Tourism Minister Shri Subodh Kant Sahai inaugurated Sapporo Snow Festival at Sapporo, Japan today to mark the 60th year of India Japan diplomatic relations. How People Arrived Here: ice taj mahal sapporo japan
Union Health And Family Welfare Minister Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad Calls for Collaboration in Health Research to Solve Common Challenges in South Asian Region
The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad has urged the South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) to explore ways for strengthening collaboration by sharing innovative methods for tackling the problems faced by the countries.
The Impact of Truth-seeking on Mental Health in Cambodia
On February 3 judges in the Extraordinary Chamber of the Courts in Cambodia (ECCC) – more commonly known as the Khmer Rouge trials – sentenced Kaing Guek Eav (“Duch”), the former chairman of the Khmer Rouge’s Tuol Sleng security prison, to life...
Sri Lanka Welcomes Cruise Ship Arcadia
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, along with the officials of Sri Lanka Port Authority, welcomed the vessel ‘Arcadia’ this week(02nd), at a brief ceremony held at the Colombo harbor. This luxury carrier, owned by the UK based company Carnival PLC,...
China Urged to Help the International Community Persuade Iran to Abandon Nuclear Weapon Ambitions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is urging China to help the international community persuade Iran to abandon any ambitions it may have for nuclear weapons. Her comments came Thursday, at the start of an official trip to China. How People Arrived Here:...
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Publishes Guidance Booklet on Marriages to Overseas Indians for Women
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has brought out a guidance booklet on “Marriages to Overseas Indians” which contains information on safeguards available to women deserted by their NRI spouses, legal remedies available, authorities that can be...
