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Bhubaneswar, March 20 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday directed authorities to immediately begin work on the proposed Rs 210-crore Mahanadi Riverfront Project and develop it as an attractive tourist destination.The project, estimated to cost Rs 210 crore, will be constructed...

Shimla, March 20 – Himachal Pradesh’s economy continued on a strong and resilient growth trajectory, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Friday.Presenting the Economic Survey for 2021-22 in the Assembly, CM Sukhu, who also holds the finance portfolio, said that according to advance...

Shimla, March 20 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu invited industry leaders to invest in the tourism, food processing, and Information Technology sectors in the state.He assured them that any form of harassment of industrialists would not be tolerated, and their grievances could be brought...

New Delhi, March 20 Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd announced on Friday the addition of 159 rooms to its portfolio through the launch of two new resorts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.The launches of Club Mahindra Amba Ghat (Maharashtra) and Club Mahindra Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh)...

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...

Shimla, March 19 The Met office on Thursday issued an orange alert for heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (speed 40-60 kmph) for areas in Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur for the next day.The weather office predicted the spell of rain and snow in the state to last until...

Beijing, March 19 A senior official from Shaoxing in China's eastern Zhejiang province visited the Indian Consulate in Shanghai on Thursday and discussed trade, connectivity, and tourism with Consul General Pratik Mathur.Ding Qijie, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shaoxing...

Bhopal, March 19 – In an effort to attract investment and establish industries in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in a business event to be held at ITC Rajputana in Jaipur, Rajasthan on March 21, government officials said on Thursday.The Chief Minister will interact...

Shimla, March 19 Tourist arrivals surged in Himachal Pradesh after the snowfall, with Manali being thronged and devotees making a beeline for Shaktipeeths and other shrines on the first day of Navratri on Thursday.While snow enthusiasts headed towards Manali and the Atal Tunnel, devotees...

March 19, New Delhi – Renowned Padma Shri award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik celebrated the New Year by creating a 7-foot-high, 15-foot-long sand sculpture at Puri Beach.The sculpture attracted both locals and tourists, who admired Pattnaik's artistry and the festive atmosphere it...

Mumbai, March 19 The Maharashtra government is planning to develop a modern jetty at the Gateway of India, given the heavy tourist traffic at this landmark monument, Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane has said.The state has also raised issues related to permissions, tariff structure, and...

Shimla, March 18 Universities play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation and should focus on nurturing responsible, skilled, and socially aware citizens, said Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday.He was interacting with the Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh...

Mumbai, March 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav said on Wednesday that Maharashtra's Konkan region has significant potential to generate substantial foreign exchange through fisheries, fruit cultivation, and tourism, and called for a non-political approach for the long-term development of...

New Delhi, March 18 The field survey for the new Nilambur-Nanjangud line has been completed, however, the approval of projects is a continuous and dynamic process, therefore, an exact timeline cannot be established, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday in a written reply in the...

The Union Territory of Ladakh is currently experiencing snowfall accompanied by persistent cloudy weather, significantly impacting daily life, transportation, and tourism across the region. According to local meteorological observations, several parts of Ladakh, including Leh, Kargil, and...

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...

Colombo, March 17 – The Sri Lankan government has approved the establishment of four special committees to address economic and social disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following a proposal submitted by the president.The decision, endorsed by the cabinet of...

Beijing, March 17 – Williams driver Alex Albon says plans for a Formula 1 race in Thailand are well advanced, but there is uncertainty following the change in government. Albon, who was born in London and races under the Thai flag, has been involved in discussions around a potential Thai Grand...

Panaji, March 17 Five people were rescued from drowning at various beaches and the Dudhsagar waterfall in Goa over the weekend, a rescue agency said on Tuesday.Three others received immediate medical assistance after being bitten by stray dogs at a beach in South Goa, it said.A 29-year-old...

Jammu, March 17: The 32nd annual Chhari Yatra began on Tuesday from the historic Ranveereshwar Temple on the occasion of Chaitra Chaturdashi, with devotees and sadhus participating in large numbers.The religious procession started from Parade in Jammu and proceeded through key religious...