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China to allow cruise tours to disputed Paracel Islands on South China Sea

Sansha City: China is gearing up to open the disputed Paracel Islands on South China Sea for cruise tours from May, 2013. The Paracel...

British woman found dead in J&K, Dutch national held

Srinagar: A 24-year-old British tourist was found murdered on a houseboat in Srinagar's Dal Lake on Saturday. The Dispatch News Desk (DND) reported). Police...

India starts visa on arrival for Pakistani senior citizens

NEW DELHI: After dithering over the decision for over two months, India has finally started 'visa-on-arrival' facility for Pakistani senior citizens on reciprocal basis.The...

Celeberation of Everest Diamond Jubilee on May 29, 2013

Kathmandu: Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) Nepal has decided to celebrate the completion of sixty years of first ascent of Mt. Everest...

Skyscraper hotel completely engulfed by fire in Grozny, Chechnya. It may be an act of terrorism

Grozny: Flames have enveloped all floors of the highest building in the North Caucasus, southern Russia. All people have managed to leave the building. The...

Chinese to get more time off to travel

Beijing: In an effort to boost the country’s tourism industry, the government of China has unveiled a long-term plan that aims to give employees...

50% British beaches unsafe for swimming due to poor water quality

LONDON: Half of Britain's beaches have been judged unsafe for bathing following the summer washout and risk getting worse because of climate change, according to...

Global Book Forum and literature festival on May 3-5 in Azerbaijan

Baku: Global Book Forum and Literature Festival is being held on May 3-5,  2013 at Ganja, Azerbaijan. International, regional and local authors, publishing companies, government...

A visit to Taxila – Pakistan’s Heritage

At Taxila you come face to face with the great Buddha. He looms over you larger than life. His serene eyes gaze at you till...

India’s Kingfisher Airlines loses international slots

New Delhi: Kingfisher Airlines has lost all its international traffic rights. The Dispatch News Desk (DND) reports. India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh, said...

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