Leh, Apr 5 Ahead of the tourist season, stakeholders from Ladakh's tourism sector and civil society groups have adopted a resolution expressing concern over the increasing entry of external investors and seeking to protect the region's fragile ecosystem.The resolution, adopted at a joint...
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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...
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Itanagar, March 12 A performance audit by the CAG on 'Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh' has found major deficiencies in the planning, execution, and monitoring of tourism projects in the state, including wasteful expenditure, diversion of funds, awarding work to...
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February 25, Kohima: Kovi Meyase, Team Leader of Nagaland's Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED) initiative, stated that eco-tourism should focus on empowering communities, not just attracting visitors, emphasizing that collective commitment is essential for sustainable...
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Leh, February 21 Stakeholders in Ladakh on Saturday praised the Tourism Department's sustained efforts in branding, promotion, and policy reforms, expressing optimism that these coordinated efforts will lead to a stronger tourism season in 2026.The All Ladakh Hotel & Guest House Association...
New Delhi, February 18 Film shoots are returning to the national capital as pollution levels have eased with the receding winter. Authorities have received five applications for film shoots in January and February, after receiving none in December when air quality was "severe".The applications...
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Thiruvananthapuram, February 18 – The Kerala government's decision to extend bar operating hours has triggered a major political and institutional controversy, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties and influential Church bodies.The order, issued by the Excise Department, extends bar...
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