cultural tourism

Leh, Apr 11 Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena arrived in Kargil on Saturday on his first visit to the district and urged council members to work together to achieve the common goal of positioning the Union Territory as the most sought-after tourist destination.He also assured the members...

Jammu, April 8 With over 600 heritage sites identified across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Wednesday for structured engagement with national and international agencies to unlock their tourism potential.Abdullah was addressing a meeting on heritage promotion and...

Mumbai, April 7 A festival organized to showcase the tourism potential and cultural heritage of Maharashtra's Satara district attracted over 1.5 lakh visitors in just five days, prompting the state government to extend the event by three days.The five-day 'Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026'...

Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the official launch of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) in New Delhi today. This event marks a significant step towards positioning India as a global hub for golf tourism and sports-led destination development, in line...

Varanasi/Bhopal, March 31 – In a significant step to promote cultural and religious tourism between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled neighboring states – Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – the state governments have signed two crucial agreements during a business summit held in Varanasi on...

Jammu, March 29 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Jammu marathon, themed "Temples to Trails", will position the winter capital as a vibrant destination for fitness tourism and cultural exploration.An avid runner, Abdullah flagged off the Jammu Marathon at Maulana Azad...

New Delhi, March 26 – Delhi Education and Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood attended the 2nd ICC Aviation and Tourism Summit 2026 on Thursday, vowing to develop the national capital as a leading tourism destination."The time has come to develop Delhi not just as a transit hub, but as a...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday that the time has come to develop the national capital into a leading tourism destination rather than just a transit hub, asserting that the city's growth vision is centered on improving infrastructure, aesthetics, and the...

Lucknow, March 25 Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that tourism has emerged as a key driver of economic growth during the nine years of the Yogi Adityanath government.He highlighted a shift in the state's development model from what he termed a...

Aizawl, March 24 Officials from the Tourism department, led by Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, held talks with representatives of Mizoram's largest Presbyterian Church (Synod) on Tuesday to discuss collaborative strategies for managing the increasing number of tourists visiting the state, an...

Shillong, March 24 Meghalaya's Master Chef Nambi Marak will participate in SEETI 2.0, a six-day culinary and cultural initiative, alongside local and national culinary talents. The event, organized in Meghalaya from March 26, will bring together chefs, storytellers, creators, and cultural voices...

Guwahati, March 24 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Tuesday that the inscription of the Charaideo Moidams as a UNESCO World Heritage Site reflects the global recognition of the state's rich cultural heritage and the 600-year-old legacy of the Ahom kingdom.In a post on X...

New Delhi, March 21 A diverse collection of international and regional cinema, including films in Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi, and other languages, will be showcased at Delhi's first International Film Festival, which will be held from March 25.Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the...

Srinagar, March 20 – Around 250 stakeholders, including representatives from 20 states, from across the country will participate in the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026, being organized by the Jammu and Kashmir government on April 14-15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday.The Chief Minister's...

Srinagar, March 20 The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host the Kashmir Travel Mart in April this year to showcase the region's tourism potential."J&K Tourism is set to host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on April 14-15, bringing together around 250 stakeholders from over 20 states...

New Delhi, March 17 The Delhi government has decided to develop a global tourist hub in the city under the Centre's 'One State: One Global Destination' scheme, officials said on Tuesday.The government's Tourism Department has started the process of hiring a consultant to prepare a detailed...

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens tomorrow, allowing them to visit the garden. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for...

Minister C. Lalsawivunga has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Zo community worldwide on the occasion of Chapchar Kut, encouraging everyone to celebrate the festival in peace and harmony.In his message, the minister noted that Chapchar Kut has increasingly gained recognition among...

New Delhi, March 12 The government is developing 15 archaeological sites into experience centers, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday.During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said that previously, excavation sites were closed after scientific...

Members of the Mizo diaspora in Canada are set to showcase the traditional Cheraw dance (what people outside the state called ‘bamboo dance’) at a major cultural event celebrating the heritage of Northeast India, scheduled to be held in Vancouver later this year.The event, titled “Northeast...