Pahalgam goes from 'mini-Switzerland' to ghost town in an instant; tourism, local businesses brace for worse

Once bustling with tourists and vibrant businesses, the picturesque Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir has now plunged into a future of uncertainty after the April 22 horrific terror attack. The terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, particularly …

A weekend in Basel, Eurovision 2025 host city — and bar capital of Switzerland

‘Mini Switzerland’ Baisaran left without tourists. Terror snuffs out lives & livelihoods

New Delhi: With gentle sloping meadows fringed by dense coniferous forests and snow-capped mountains serving as its backdrop, Baisaran is a tourist’s paradise. That tranquility was shattered Tuesday afternoon by the rattle of guns, leaving blood clots on …

Japan, Switzerland to Work for Int'l Meeting on Ukraine Mines

Newsfrom Japan Politics Apr 23, 2025 22:51 (JST) Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan and Switzerland on Wednesday agreed to work for the success of an international conference on demining for Ukraine that the Asian country will host in autumn. The …

Huge hole the size of Switzerland appears in Antarctica ice

A giant hole has appeared in the sea ice of Antarctica and it's as big as Switzerland. The sea in Antarctica usually freezes over in winter but this hole was formed far from land, in the middle of the ice, which is highly unusual. In a remarkable …

Navy Officer Vinay Narwal Was Planning Switzerland Trip With Wife, Rejected Visa Led Him To Kashmir

A 26-year-old Naval Officer, Vinay Narwal, who had joined Navy two years back, was honeymooning with his newly-married wife, Himanshi Narwal in Kashmir. However, on second day of their trip, at 3 p.m. he was brutally assisnated in Pahalgam terror attack. …

Garmin ECG app for smartwatches now available in the UK Garmin’s popular ECG app has been released to various smartwatch ...

Garmin has expanded its electrocardiogram (ECG) app to users in two more countries. The feature was released in 2023, though it was initially only available to users in a few regions like the US, Singapore and Hong Kong. Then, earlier this year, it began …

Men in Switzerland under pressure to uphold social standing

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UK eventprofs experience ‘Best In Class’, flight-free, vegetarian trip to Switzerland

A new collaboration between UK event planners, Switzerland Tourism and transport partners has put a new twist on sustainable MICE travel. In April, 35 event professionals swapped planes for trains on a best-in-class study trip to Switzerland, earning a …

Pahalgam terror attack: 27 killed, several injured in terrorist hit on ‘Mini Switzerland’

Terrorists struck a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, on Tuesday, killing 27l people and injuring at least 20 others, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the exact death toll is still being ascertained. …