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Himachal to legalise cannabis cultivation to boost economy
After neighbouring Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, state looks to grow high-quality cannabis for medicinal purposes and industrial use. Himachal Pradesh hopes to earn ₹18,000 crore annually by undertaking the controlled cultivation of cannabis. This will ease its debt...
World Vlogging Challenge in Nepal at Everest Base Camp
Aimed to promote tourism and draw attention towards environmental concerns, World Vlog Challenge (WVC) is taking place in Nepal Himalayas. 11 notable filmmakers and vloggers from different countries like Australia, Columbia, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand,...
Kalka – Shimla Railway is to get Privatised
Niti Aayog, as part of its plan to monetise public sector assets, proposes to provide the Kalka-Shimla railway track to a private concessionaire for a period of 30-50 years. The plan for the 118-year-old railway track — a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been prepared...
Go Air will fly out Himalayan perishable harvest from Kashmir
Niti Aayog, as part of its plan to monetise public sector assets, proposes to provide the Kalka-Shimla railway track to a private concessionaire for a period of 30-50 years. The plan for the 118-year-old railway track — a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been prepared...
Digitisation in Nepal is being appreciated by the United Nations
COVID-19 restrictions have disrupted Nepal’s economy – tourist arrivals, fell by 81% in 2020 . On the flipside, the pandemic has created new online opportunities. And emerging businesses going digital are seizing the moment. The online store, Sabzi Land which sells...
The militancy-troubled hills of Nagaland are now exporting organic coffee
A joint venture between the land resource department and Naga Coffee Private Limited, called Naga Coffee , is selling processed coffee under various brand names: Zunheboto Coffee, Mon Coffee, Wokha Coffee and others. Coffee was introduced to the farmers of Nagaland in...
New Jammu & Kashmir Film Policy is attracting filmmakers worldwide
The Government of India is creating a vibrant film ecosystem to make the region the film industry’s favourite once again. The government has set up a single-window clearance mechanism. It has also prepared equipment, location and talent directories thus, offering a...
Bhutan 1st country to adopt UPI
National Payment Corporation of India announced that its international arm, NPCI International Payments Ltd, has partnered with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan for implementing BHIM UPI QR-based payments in the neighboring country. Bhutan will also become...
These measures can significantly arrest landslides in Himalayas
Himalayas are highly vulnerable to landslides which cause massive harm to lives and property in the challenging terrain. This monsoon the young fold brittle Himalayas are encountering unforgiving spells of rain cloud bursts wreaking havoc over the mountain...
Manipur’s iconic all-women market reopens after 11 months
World's largest all-women-run market 'Ima Keithal' or the 'Mother's Market', located in the Manipur state capital, was formally reopened after 11 months, bringing smile on the faces of over 3,600 women traders. The market, which has a history of over 500 years, was...