tourism development

Patna, February 25 The Bihar government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that it would develop a 'Shiva Circuit' to boost religious tourism in the state.Road Construction Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced this during a calling attention motion in the House after several MLAs of NDA...

Srinagar, February 25 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that the Centre should accept the West Bengal government's demand to rename the state, following the Union Cabinet's approval of a similar proposal for Kerala.The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Kerala...

Seoul, February 25 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on the government on Thursday to intensify coordinated efforts to improve regional tourism infrastructure and services for foreign visitors in order to develop the sector as a strategic industry.Lee made the remarks at an...

Bhubaneswar, February 24 – In a significant step towards positioning Odisha as a premier adventure tourism hub in Eastern India, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida launched the ‘Go-Adventure’ portal on Tuesday at a programme held at Lok Seva Bhavan here.On the occasion, the state government...

New Delhi, February 24 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that the travel corridor between India and the United States reflects not only growing economic engagement but also deep people-to-people ties rooted in shared values, entrepreneurial spirit, and a vibrant diaspora...

Bhubaneswar, February 24 The Odisha government signed MoUs with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Aero Club of India (ACI) on Tuesday, with the aim of developing the state as a premier adventure tourism hub in Eastern India.The MoUs were signed in the presence of Deputy Chief...

New Delhi, February 24 – Marking a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, the government on Tuesday approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, proposed at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.Approved...

New Delhi, February 24 – Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary presented the state budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, outlining a plan worth Rs 1.72 lakh crore, themed "Sankalp," to promote inclusive development, welfare, and infrastructure...

Jaipur, February 24 Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari informed the assembly on Tuesday that a detailed project report (DPR) worth Rs 275.68 crore has been prepared for implementing the Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit Development Scheme, and development works will...

February 24, New Delhi: The Tourism Leadership Summit, organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation, took place in New Delhi on Tuesday.The summit aims to foster greater collaboration between the public and private sectors and to develop...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma informed the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday that priority for implementing the state’s Homestay Scheme has been given to areas with strong tourism potential, particularly locations known for natural and cultural attractions such as waterfalls, caves...

Chennai, February 21 – As a major step towards accelerating tourism investments in the State, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has established a dedicated tourism facilitation cell to ensure the swift implementation of projects announced during the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism...

Jammu, February 19 The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed grants amounting to Rs 74,690 crore for 13 departments, including Finance, Power and Housing.The grants were passed after extensive two-day discussions in the House.The Assembly also passed 19 supplementary...

Lucknow, February 19 Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on Thursday criticized the opposition in the state Legislative Council, asserting that all government and private cruises operating on the Ganga river in Varanasi are being conducted in full compliance with prescribed...

Amaravati, February 19 The Andhra Pradesh Investment Promotion Board meeting has approved 27 projects with an investment of over Rs 29,000 crore.Emphasizing a shift in governance, the CM stressed that the "Speed of Doing Business" policy must remain the guiding principle in all matters related...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the reopening of 14 tourist destinations, following discussions with the Union Minister. He also directed officials to ensure seamless essential services and facilities for the public during the holy month of Ramadhan.Srinagar, February...

Guwahati, February 17 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state cabinet has approved the vote-on-account presented in the legislative Assembly for the initial months of the 2026-27 financial year.The Cabinet also approved the release of entrepreneurship fund (seed...

Kozhikode (Kerala), February 16 Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas said on Monday that 2025 witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in Kerala's history.Speaking to reporters, he said that 2,58,80,365 tourists from outside the state visited Kerala last year, the highest since the...

Bhubaneswar, February 16 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a ₹330 crore package to revive the Ekamra beautification and modernization project at the Shree Lingaraj temple in the state capital, Bhubaneswar.The Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action (Ekamra)...

Shimla, February 15 The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to develop a zipline project at Naddi, which is said to be Asia's longest, in the scenic Dhauladhar valley of the Kangra district, an official statement issued here on Sunday said.The proposed 4.3 km long Naddi Zipline Project...