Tourist from Buddhist Countries to get Visa on Arrival
International Buddhist ConclaveAMNVARANASI: In a bid to attract more Buddhists tourists in the country the government has decided to provide them facility of Visa on Arrival (VOA).
Vidya Balan to clean dirty picture of India
Quit Open Defecation MovementBisheshwar Mishra / TIANEW DELHI: The vivacious Bollywood star Vidya Balan of “Dirty Picture” fame, has joined hands with union rural development minister Jairam Ramesh, to set…
Steam Engine “Akbar” to Regale Tourists soon
Bisheshwar Mishra / TIAAMRITSAR: One of the most popular heritage steam engines called “Akbar” after the great Mughal emperor, currently under repair at Amritsar Railway Workshop, will soon start delighting…
Defence researchers develop drug
ASHOK B SHARMANEW DELHI: A team of Indian Defence researchers has developed a herbal product, Lukoskin in the form of ointment and oral liquid to address the problems of Leucoderma.
Female birth rate declines in urban areas
NEW DELHI (AMN): India’s Annual Health Survey has revealed that urban areas are recording a decline in female birth rate. Releasing the Annual Health Survey results of nine states here,…
Tribals in MP to enjoy community radio
Vinit Wahi /TIABHOPAL (MP)- The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to set up 110 community radio stations in all the tribal blocks of the state. Of these nine stations to-be-launched…
Can Ramdev resist ravishing Rakhi ?
TIA Correspondent NEW DELHI: Outspoken Baba Ramdev’s mum over the offer made by the super item girl Rakhi Sawant to marry him has raised several eyebrows. Ramdev, who is known…
Harish, Neelima get Magsaysay Awards
Two Indians, Harish Hande, co-founder Selco India, a social venture to eradicate poverty by promoting sustainable technologies in rural India, and Ms Neelima Mishra who organised villagers in
Maharashtra to develop tourist places
TIA correspondent MUMBAI: In a bid to boost tourism in Maharashtra, the government has accorded administrative approval of Rs 50 crore for the development of tourist places under various schemes…
July 11: World Population Day
July 11 is observed as world population day. Every year the day seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The theme this year for the day is "Calling Attention…