tourism industry

Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu rolled back the increase in the entry tax on five-seater and 6-12 seater passenger vehicles on Tuesday, following protests at the state borders.The CM told the Vidhan Sabha that some confusion is being deliberately spread...

Amaravati, March 26 The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Culinary Institute to promote the state as a culinary tourism hub.The MoU was exchanged between representatives of the Indian Culinary Institute and Special Chief Secretary...

In a significant move to strengthen the skill development landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today presided over “Mission SKILL – Transforming the Skilling Ecosystem” at a high-level stakeholders' workshop held at the Convention Centre in Jammu.Organized...

New Delhi, March 23 – Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring certain individuals from Jammu and Kashmir who are attempting to form human rights groups in an effort to spread a false narrative against the Indian establishment. Several journalists, alleged to be on the payroll of the ISI...

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...

KATRA, March 16: As the holy Navratri approaches, stakeholders in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, are hopeful for a better pilgrimage season this year.The previous year proved difficult for the yatra and the local economy due to several adverse...

Shimla, March 13 Amid reports of the West Asia conflict disrupting the supply of commercial LPG in many parts of the country, the owners of small eateries in Shimla are feeling the pressure of "irregular" supply, forcing some dhaba owners in Lakkar Bazaar to close their shops due to the...

Kochi, March 13 The Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM), a body representing the tourism and related sectors in the state, said here on Friday that the shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders is pushing the state’s tourism and hotel sector into a major crisis.KTM President Jose Pradeep said...

Panaji, March 11 Goa's tourism industry is facing an unexpected challenge as several restaurants fear closure due to concerns over the shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders, caused by supply disruptions linked to the conflict in West Asia.Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters late...

Bhubaneswar, March 5 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Go-Homestay portal on Thursday to promote community-led tourism across the state.The launch coincided with a state-level workshop on the Odisha Homestays Establishment Scheme–2025, aimed at educating stakeholders...

Mizoram government plans to hand over Tourist Lodges to the Private SectorMizoram Tourism Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar announced that the state government is considering handing over its existing tourist lodges to private operators due to mounting financial losses.Speaking during the...

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir promoted the Union Territory as a year-round tourism destination at SATTE 2026 in New Delhi, engaging travel operators and highlighting adventure, heritage, pilgrimage, and MICE opportunities while inviting global travellers to visit.Srinagar, February...

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...

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...

The Academia-Industry dialogue at SKUAST Kashmir, under the Gongul Fest, brought together stakeholders to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience across Jammu and Kashmir.February 15, Srinagar: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir...

Jaipur, February 14 The Rajasthan government on Saturday approved customized incentive packages for 10 mega projects involving an investment of approximately ₹46,000 crore, officials said.The Board of Investment, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, approved proposals...