tourism

Itanagar, March 26 The North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) and the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) have entered into an agreement to foster collaboration in the field of travel and tourism, according to an official statement.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims...

Member Legislative Assembly of Ramban, Arjun Singh Raju, inaugurated the Tulip Garden in the scenic Sanasar today, opening the much-anticipated tourist attraction for the season.The MLA was accompanied by the Director of Floriculture, Jammu, Vivek Modi; the Joint Director of Floriculture...

The Union Cabinet approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN for a period of ten years from 2026-27 to 2035-36, with a total budget of 28,840 crore rupees. Speaking to the media about the Cabinet's decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister...

Gangtok, March 25 A high-altitude expedition traversing 50 mountain passes across Sikkim to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the state's formation was launched on Wednesday.The expedition, led by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling, was launched by Tourism and Civil...

Panaji, March 25 A 42-year-old tourist from Bengaluru was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked by nearly 20 employees of a Goa beach shack, police said on Wednesday.Kaushat Pasha was allegedly assaulted by the group at Calangute beach over a minor dispute on Tuesday evening, they...

Mumbai, March 25 – Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said in the State Assembly on Wednesday that the state is taking comprehensive steps towards the conservation of its historic forts.A dedicated Fort Conservation Authority will be established to manage forts with UNESCO...

New Delhi, March 25 – Logistics worker Mahesh was returning home in Bareilly when a reckless maneuver caused the bus he was on to overturn in the dead of night in the national capital.The 22-year-old was one of the two who died in the late-night crash near Hanuman Mandir in Karol Bagh. He was...

New Delhi, March 25 From frozen marathons at Pangong Lake in Ladakh to underwater adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving in Lakshadweep, the Centre is promoting a wide range of niche tourism segments across Union Territories to boost the local economy, the Rajya Sabha was informed on...

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed Tourism Department officials to ensure that the target of building 50,000 hotel rooms by 2029 is achieved.During a review meeting with the Tourism Department, the chief minister called for expediting...

Gangtok, March 25 Nearly 200 tourists were stranded in Chungthang, North Sikkim, after multiple landslides, caused by heavy rainfall, disrupted road connectivity, officials said on Wednesday morning.Mangan District Collector Anant Jain said the landslides occurred on the crucial...

New Delhi, March 24 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the government plans to establish a new think tank—the Delhi Institutional Think Tank (DITI)—along the lines of NITI Aayog, and new policies on semiconductors and drones will be introduced to position the city as 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...

Shimla, March 24 The state government will repair highways and roads before the upcoming tourist season, and an adequate police force will be deployed to manage traffic, said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while replying to a question from BJP MLA Surender Shourie on...

Aizawl, March 24 Mizoram's apex student body, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), issued an advisory for tourists on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for cultural sensitivity and social etiquette as visitor numbers in the state continue to rise.In a statement, the influential student body underscored...

Jaipur, March 24 The Rajasthan government is planning to develop the area around the Mahi Dam in Banswara district as a tourism destination, with a focus on the region known as the “City of Hundred Islands” due to the numerous islands on the Mahi River, a state minister said on Tuesday.The...

New Delhi, March 24 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in her budget speech on Tuesday, allocated ₹412 crore for the tourism sector and said the government will undertake the redevelopment of the Delhi Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology to support the hospitality sector by...

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 – Malaysia is exploring alternative transportation routes and intensifying its focus on the Asian market to maintain tourist arrivals amid disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East, the country's state-owned agency reported.The country's state-owned agency...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the largest tulip garden in the Jammu division is set to open to the public tomorrow in the Sanasar Valley of the Ramban district. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that 2 lakh flowers of 25 varieties have been planted in the tulip garden, which covers an area of 35...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 24 Following a series of attacks by honeybees near the world-famous Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, the forest department has appealed to visitors to avoid loud noises and strong perfumes that attract the insects, and has announced plans to launch an awareness...

Kohima, March 23 – The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity.Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose...