The Nicobars, which to borrow R.L Stephenson’s phrase, could be described as `a grove of palms, perpetually rustling green fan.’ Are eminently suited for growing coconut –and an enormous number of coconuts are produced every year. Andaman, Paddy, maize, oilseeds and sugarcane grow exceedingly well. A variety of vegetables are grown and fruits like, papaya, […]
J&K Govt to promote golf tourism in Jammu.
Jammu, February 03 (Scoop News) – J&K Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora today said that the promotion of golf tourism is the part of larger plan for boosting tourism activities in Jammu. He enjoined upon the concerned authorities to complete all codal formalities for timely construction of required infrastructure so that the […]
Sapphire -World famous precious mineral of Paddar in J&K going to auction
Jammu February 04(Scoop News) – Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited is conducting open auction of 22,000 grams of rough Sapphire Corundum of Paddar mines in Kishtwar on 8th and 9th February 2010 at Udhyog Bhawan Jammu. According to a notice of J&K Minerals, the precious mineral is world famous because of […]
Come and Visit Pandeglang
Come and Visit Pandeglang A. Forward Pandeglang Pandeglang District, is a district in Banten province, Indonesia. Pandeglang District located in Banten Province, geographically adjacent to the north of Serang, Lebak District in the East, and the Indonesian Ocean in the west and south. It covers an area as far as 2747 km2 with a […]
Myanmar: Collapse of an Ancient Pagoda
An ancient pagoda collapsed while it was going under renovation, killing at least 5 people, injuring many workers and pilgrims. Collapsed Danoke Pagoda (from New Era Journal) The 180-foot Danoke Pagoda is situated in Dala Township, which is across the Yangon River, in Yangon Division. The pagoda was originally damaged during Cyclone Nargis, so it […]
Peshawar Pottery, 150 years old rare art on brink of extinction
Peshawar-Pottery Peshawar Pottery, 150 years old rare art on brink of extinction PESHAWAR, March 31 : Peshawar Pottery, an old and unique art of making ornamental and utilitarian earthen goods by using special white clay mixed with grinded glass, is on the brink of extinction in the city once known in the region […]